New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade Assistant) (Level 3)
Other Engineering
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Shorten your apprenticeship by up to a year. Learn the practical skills you need to become a refrigeration and air conditioning technician.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Practical skills in refrigeration and air conditioning
Demonstrate practical skills necessary for assembling and servicing refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Electrical theory and safety
Understand electrical theory relevant to refrigeration, demonstrating safe electrical work practices and testing skills.
Engineering principles and calculations
Apply knowledge of engineering materials, calculations, and drawing interpretation related to HVAC systems.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 3 certificate program offers practical and theoretical training for aspiring refrigeration and air conditioning technicians. Over one year full-time, students gain expertise in installing, assembling, maintaining and servicing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including electrical safety, welding, and site safety practices. The program facilitates apprenticeship completion acceleration and prepares students for employment as trades assistants or technicians. It includes hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities and covers engineering principles, refrigeration systems, and safe work practices. The program is delivered at the award-winning MIT TechPark campus and does not require prior academic qualifications for entry.
Course Content
- Core Engineering Practical and Safety (15 credits)
- Electrical Theory Electromotive Force and Magnetism (15 credits)
- Core Engineering Calculations Materials and Engineering Drawing (15 credits)
- Refrigeration Principles and Operations (30 credits)
- Refrigeration Assembly and Site Safe (15 credits)
- Electrical Safety and Electrical Appliance Servicing (15 credits)
- Welding for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (15 credits)
What you need to know first
Open entry for domestic students
English language competence
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Trades
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Future employment opportunities might be
Refrigeration engineer
Trades assistant
Apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning technician