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.

ESCO Code

3115.1.5

NACE Code

35.3 - Steam and air conditioning supply

Alternative Labels

HVACR technician

HVAC project technician

air conditioning 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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

biogas energy district heating and cooling

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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