1st, 2nd, 3rd Apprentice for Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Industry

Protector Air Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Protector Air Care is seeking a young candidate for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The role involves on-the-job training with skilled technicians across Melbourne, including the Northern, Western and Eastern suburbs. You will learn diagnostics, installation, testing and balancing of HVAC systems and become a qualified tradesperson after the four-year program.

Qualifications

• Australian residency required.
• Interest in mechanical trades and HVAC.
• Must be able to learn on the job and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing faults and servicing HVAC systems.
• Support installation and commissioning under supervision.
• Learn preventive maintenance with experienced technicians.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Communication

Education

Year 11/12 in progress or completed

Job description

1st, 2nd, 3rd Apprentice for Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Industry

We are seeking a young candidate for a new position as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentice for an apprenticeship in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration.

Our Office is based in Thomastown, however our cliental ranges throughout all of Melbourne, including a large amount of work around the Northern, Western and Eastern suburbs.

If you have a passion for all things mechanical, then this is for you!

Work with a specialized company and skilled technicians with the benefits such as coaching and mentoring, safety training.

Work within one of the leading Air Conditioning Companies in Victoria, Australia.

About the apprenticeship:

Excellent opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the air conditioning & the HVAC sector:

This is a Four-year Apprenticeship working towards a Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and upon completion you will have a professional trade qualification.

This will involve on the job training with qualified and experienced technicians combined with formal study (3 years part-time) at an elected TAFE

Participate in workplace and work site rotations which allows you to experience a variety of work environments including all aspects of the HVAC industry

During your Apprenticeship you will undertake varied duties, which may include, but not limited to:

Learning how to diagnose faults, carry out repairs, test and maintain a diverse range of HVAC Central Plants, Chillers, BMS’s Air conditioning systems, commercial Refrigeration systems, mechanical ventilation systems.

Involved with mechanical installation of new systems and existing retrofitting plus servicing of existing systems, Learning about refrigerated systems that cool and heat water and air

Commissioning of systems including testing and balancing of air and water distribution.

Requirements:

Only Australian Residents and Permanent Residents will be considered, no sponsorships available for this role.

Validated Drivers License and own transport until you are eligible to go into a company car when the time comes.

Currently completing Year 11 or 12, or recently completed. If an interview is arranged we will require to see your grades.

If you are applying as a 1st year, a pre-apprenticeship is highly recommended.

The following is a must and have in place prior to commencement of any employment “White Card, Working with Children, Working at heights, National Police Check”

Must enjoy working and have a positive and can do attitude and taking initiative.

Physically fit and able to complete manual tasks.

At times be willing to travel to work sites when not able to be picked up from our head office.

Able to work in a team environment.

Punctual and reliable.

Knowledge and skills on computer or smart devices .

Willingness to learn and listen to instructions and commit to completing an apprenticeship.

Excellent communication skills and upkeep of uniform to look and act professional.