HVAC Apprentice: Hands-On Training + Career Growth

Carrier; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Australia is offering an Air Conditioning Apprentice role, combining on-the-job training with formal TAFE studies to learn installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems. You will assist with installation and maintenance, gain hands-on experience, and develop technical skills while working with customers across various sites.

The program emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration, with travel to customer sites as required and a path toward

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Hands-on and enjoys working with tools and equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to completing their apprenticeship.
• Willing to learn and take direction from experienced technicians.
• Safety-conscious and committed to doing things the right way.
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Able to demonstrate good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to customer sites as required.
• Eligible to work in Australia.
• Holding a current driver’s licence, or willing to obtain one as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and HVAC equipment.
• Learn how to fault-find and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Support the installation and commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Learn to safely use hand and power tools.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Follow Carrier’s health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Attend TAFE and complete all required apprenticeship training and assessments.
• Develop your technical knowledge and practical skills through hands‑on experience.
• Work professionally with customers and colleagues across a range of customer sites.

Skills

Hands-on tools

Reliable

Willing to learn

Team player

Safety‑conscious

Good communicator

Job description

Carrier Australia is offering an Air Conditioning Apprentice role, combining on-the-job training with formal TAFE studies to learn installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems. You will assist with installation and maintenance, gain hands-on experience, and develop technical skills while working with customers across various sites.

The program emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration, with travel to customer sites as required and a path toward