Heat pump, refrigeration and air-conditioning technician, Kaihangarau papu wera, whakamātao, whāhauhau hoki
Also known as
- HVAC technician, heat pump installer, heat pump technician, air conditioning technician, refrigeration engineer
Heat pump, refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians install, service and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment.
2:40 mins
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$28 to $45
Most common
$56
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Heat pump, refrigeration and air conditioning technicians
- usually work regular business hours, but may work shifts or overtime including evenings and weekends
- usually work at commercial and residential sites
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate and methodical
Tasks
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
- Connect electrical components or equipment.
You need to do training to become a heat pump, refrigeration and air conditioning technician.
You need
- an Electrical Service Technician practising licence
- a Refrigerant Handling Licence
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade) (Level 4)
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
http://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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