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Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for those seeking a career in the Refrigeration and/or Air Conditioning industries. Within your job role you will be responsible for completing the installation, assembly, fitting, testing, and de-commissioning of simple refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems. Candidates will either undertake the refrigeration route or the air conditioning route. The route you take will be discussed further at interview and with your tutor when the course commences.
What is required to join this course?
- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
AND
- Successful college interview/assessment
- Employment in the RAC industry
What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?
You will have the opportunity to study:
- Install, test and maintain air conditioning and heat pump systems
- Install, test and maintain refrigeration systems
- Understand and carry out electrical work on RAC systems and components
- Understand air conditioning and heat pump system installation, testing and maintenance techniques
- Apply safe working practices in building services engineering working environment
How will the course be taught?
You will collect evidence from the workplace, and be observed in the workplace, by an assessor from the college. You will also study the underpinning knowledge, with practical assessments in the workshop, leading to a final test.
What are the career/progression opportunities?
- Further employment in the industry
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Progression within your career with further training into such job roles as Technician, Designer Estimator or Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager
How to enrol and about reduced fees?
To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.
Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.
Course Dates
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The college wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001). If you have a disability please contact the Additional Learning Support Department team on 023 8091 1235/1210.
Don't forget our College open days, for enrolment, advice and guidance!
For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk




