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ITI Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
A two-year NCVT trade in cooling systems, from split ACs to commercial refrigeration - seasonal, in growing demand, and among the easiest trades to run independently.
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Overview
What the trade is
Two years after Class 10, covering everything from a split AC to commercial cold storage. Demand climbs with both incomes and temperatures.
Subjects
What you learn
The refrigeration cycle, compressors, gas charging, electrical controls and fault diagnosis, across domestic units through to chillers and cold chain equipment. Refrigerant handling is regulated and the rules are tightening, so the handling certification is part of the job rather than an extra.
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Who it suits
People who want repeat customers. Annual maintenance contracts give an independent technician something rare in the trades — income that arrives whether or not anything breaks. Employers include AC service companies, appliance brands, facility management and cold chain operators.
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The honest part
It is seasonal. Summer is relentless, winter is thin, and the money has to be managed across the year rather than spent in June. Much of the work is on ladders and rooftops in the heat. Skipping the refrigerant handling certification will close doors as enforcement improves.