heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technicians aid in the design of devices which provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration in buildings. They ensure the equipment complies with environmental standards. They handle hazardous materials used in the systems, and ensure safety precautions are in place.

Alternative Labels

HVACR technician

HVAC project technician

air conditioning technician

heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician

HVAC systems technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

ensure compliance with environmental legislation monitor utility equipment interpret 2D plans conduct routine machinery checks use testing equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions interpret 3D plans handle refrigerant transfer pumps apply health and safety standards

Essential Knowledge

mechanical engineering thermodynamics heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts refrigerants electric heating systems hydraulics domestic cooling systems types of heat pumps

Optional Skills and Competences

install firestops perform maintenance on installed equipment install electrical and electronic equipment use personal protection equipment install heating boiler install refrigeration equipment lead a team test tightness and pressure of refrigeration circuits install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts advise on fitted ventilation systems lay pipe installation examine engineering principles install ventilation equipment install heating furnace provide power connection from bus bars drain hazardous liquids resolve equipment malfunctions arrange equipment repairs install air conditioning device perform refrigerant leak checks

Optional Knowledge

biogas energy production district heating and cooling

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3ce9c89d-6f1a-48b5-942d-386e46e2fd06

Status

released

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