Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technician Do?
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.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Parts
The different parts constituing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems such as the different valves, fans, compressors, condensers, filters and other components.
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Skills You Need to Become a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Parts knowledge
The different parts constituing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems such as the different valves, fans, compressors, condensers, filters and other components.
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EssentialRefrigerants knowledge
The characteristics and properties of the different fluids used in heat pump and refrigeration cycles.
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EssentialThermodynamics knowledge
The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy..
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EssentialHydraulics knowledge
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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EssentialMechanical Engineering knowledge
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialConduct Routine Machinery Checks skill
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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EssentialInterpret 2D Plans skill
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
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EssentialInterpret 3D Plans skill
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions skill
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
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EssentialMonitor Utility Equipment skill
Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.
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EssentialUse Testing Equipment skill
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
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EssentialHandle Refrigerant Transfer Pumps skill
Handle the different transfer pumps used to keep a refrigerant in the liquid phase at the right pressure for an optimal accuracy and speed of the charging station.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalArrange Equipment Repairs skill
Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.
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OptionalExamine Engineering Principles skill
Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.
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OptionalInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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OptionalLay Pipe Installation skill
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water …
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OptionalLead A Team skill
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
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OptionalPerform Maintenance On Installed Equipment skill
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
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OptionalResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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OptionalUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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OptionalDrain Hazardous Liquids skill
Drain substances which pose health and safety risks from equipment, appliances or installations in order to store the liquids according to safety guidelines and dispose or treat them as required.
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OptionalInstall Air Conditioning Device skill
Install air conditioning devices, which remove heat, and often moisture, from the air through a variety of mechanisms. Create the necessary openings through walls and floors and place the device. …
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OptionalInstall Firestops skill
Attach fire resistant collars or material to pipes and ducts to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through wall or ceiling openings.
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OptionalInstall Heating Boiler skill
Place heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration boilers, which heats up water and circulates it through a closed radiator system to distribute heat around a structure. Connect the boiler to …
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OptionalInstall Heating Furnace skill
Place a furnace which heats air to be distributed around a structure. Connect the furnace to a source of fuel or electricity and connect any air ducts to guide the …
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OptionalInstall Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Ducts skill
Install ducts to deliver and remove air. Determine whether the duct should be flexible or not, and select the appropriate material based on projected usage. Waterproof and airproof the duct …
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OptionalInstall Ventilation Equipment skill
Install equipment to enable the ventilation of a structure. Mount fans and install air inlets and outlets. Install ducts to permit the transfer of air. Configure the ventilation system if …
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