Refrigeration technicians, also known as refrigeration mechanics, install, repair, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems in homes and businesses. They work on climate control systems such as HVAC units as well as refrigeration storage units, ice machines, and beverage equipment.
They work with industrial, commercial and domestic refrigeration, air-conditioning and heating systems. They are specialists in installing, testing, servicing and repairing these systems.
Personal Competencies
You like to pay attention to details while working
You like to analyse problems/situations
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You like to assemble things
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification
After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Repair and Maintenance of Refrigerator Training.
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work : Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and so on.
Work Environment : You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician → Service Technician Lead
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Refrigeration Technician ranges between INR 20,000 - 25,000* per month.
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Imran Sarkar always wanted to venture into the technical line after his college. He opted for a course in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering. Currently he is a Refrigeration Service Engineer associated with REMI Sales and Engineering Pvt. Ltd.*
Source - youtube.com/watch?v=MbWsR-WDbxA
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
Refrigeration Technician
NCS Code: 7127.0100 | V094Minimum Qualification
After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Repair and Maintenance of Refrigerator Training.
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit - https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit - https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work : Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and so on.
Work Environment : You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician → Service Technician Lead
The approx. salary of a Refrigeration Technician ranges between INR 20,000 - 25,000* per month.
Source - https://bit.ly/3m2z7iK
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Imran Sarkar always wanted to venture into the technical line after his college. He opted for a course in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering. Currently he is a Refrigeration Service Engineer associated with REMI Sales and Engineering Pvt. Ltd.*
Source - youtube.com/watch?v=MbWsR-WDbxA
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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