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What Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration like?

Do you want to help make Scottish homes safer? Study for an apprenticeship in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAR) and learn how to improve the quality of household appliances.   

What's the qualification?

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or Level 7. 

SCQF Level 6

  • Heating and Ventilating: Industrial and Commercial Installation at SCQF Level 6

  • Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork, Planning and Installation at SCQF Level 6

  • Install, Commission and Maintain Refrigeration Systems at SCQF Level 6

  • Install, Commission and Maintain Air Conditioning Systems at SCQF Level 6

SCQF Level 6

  • Service, Maintain and Commission Building Engineering Services at SCQF Level 7

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:   

  • Install RAC systems and components

  • Prepare and undertake pipe jointing

  • Carry out safe electrical working practices

  • Maintain RAC systems and components

  • Apply health and safety and environmental legislation in the building services engineering sector 

  • Perform electrical work on mechanical building services systems 

  • Weld industrial and commercial heating and ventilating pipework 

You will develop the following core skills:   

  • Team work 

  • Problem-solving 

  • Numeracy 

  • Communication  

  • Time management 

These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as engineering and construction. 

Where could it take me?

This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a range of options. Carry on your education with a degree in industrial design or graduate to a full-time job.  

Further education: Continue your studies with a bachelor’s degree in maintenance engineering or civil engineering. This could lead to a higher qualification like a Masters in product design. Your experience will support your university application.    

Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find a job in the industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:   

  • Civil engineer 

  • Maintenance engineer 

  • Estimator 

  • Building services technician 

  • Construction worker 

  • Electrical engineer

  • Industrial designer

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for the apprenticeship. But it is useful to have practical knowledge of the HVAR industry. 

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take around 3 years to complete.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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