REFRIGERATION ENGINEER

JOB / ROLE DESCRIPTION

A refrigeration engineer apprentice will learn how to install, repair and maintain refrigeration equipment and systems within a variety of commercial and industrial premises such as supermarkets or refrigeration warehouses.This is a very varied line of work, with no two days the same. The refrigeration engineer apprentice will travel around to client sites, being field-based, and learn a wide range of skills to keep customers’ equipment fully functional with minimum disruption to them.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSIt is desirable to achieve this apprenticeship you will need English and Maths at level 2 or GCSE Grade C, and Information Communication Technology at Level 1 or GCSE Grade D. If you do not have these we can organise delivery prior to the apprenticeship commencing.

BESA SUPPORTWhy choose BESA Training?

• we have over 25 years’experience and cover the UK

• we offer guidance and supportthroughout your apprenticeshipto ensure your goals areachieved

• you will be provided witha dedicated BESA TrainingRepresentative

• we have extensive knowledgeof industry frameworks andqualifications, and will adviseyou on vacancies and pathways

• we will provide you with aSKILLcard and complete theapplication on your behalf.

This apprenticeship framework will be withdrawn in April 2018 and will be replaced by the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Technician Trailblazer for England only. For apprentices currently on this programme they will continue until completion. This apprenticeship is available in England, Scotland and Wales.

APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL & DURATION Level 2: 12-24 months Level 3: 12-24 months (following completion of L2)

CAREER PATHWAY: Supervisor

For more information visit www.theBESA.com/training or email training@theBESA.com

WHAT WILL THE PROGRAMME ENTAIL?Apprentices will study towards the Level 2 and Level 3 Refrigeration Engineer qualification, which includes knowledge tests, practical assignments and production of a portfolio of evidence.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONCongratulations on completing your apprenticeship. As a qualified Refrigeration Engineer you will be able to pursue your career in the Building Services industry.

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?An apprenticeship is a real job with training, enabling you to earn whilst you learn. You will gain qualifications, which are recognised worldwide as well as a vast range of job-specific skills.

As an apprentice you will:

• work alongside experienced staff• gain skills specific to your job• earn a wage and receive holiday pay• study towards a qualification either at college or a training centre

for at least one day a week.

IS AN APPRENTICESHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?Apprenticeships in building services are for both women and men aged 16 or over.

To apply for an Apprenticeship you need to be:

• aged 16 and over• living in England, Scotland or Wales• not in full-time education - you can apply whilst you are still at school but you will need to

have left before starting your apprenticeship• you will need to have an employer before you start an apprenticeship. BESA Training will try

to help those of you who don’t have an employer placement.

For more information visit www.theBESA.com/training or email training@theBESA.com