Refrigeration System Planner, Federal VET Diploma
A cool head and smart planning
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Plan, calculate and coordinate – as a refrigeration system planner with Federal VET Diploma, you ensure air conditioned rooms and perfect cooling. From the initial design to the handover of the finished system, you’re the driving force behind pioneering cooling systems.
Refrigeration system planners with Federal VET Diploma are the creative masterminds behind modern cooling systems that are indispensable in industry, commerce and private households. Applying your knowledge and skills, you plan and calculate refrigeration systems, coordinate their implementation and ensure that all components work together seamlessly. You keep a close eye on energy efficiency and environmental regulations.
In the office, you draft precise plans and assembly instructions, which you monitor and implement on the construction site. Be it air conditioning systems, commercial refrigeration or industrial processes – you’re responsible for ensuring the perfect temperature, and you make comfort and efficiency your trademark.
Your activities
As a refrigeration system planner with Federal VET Diploma, your activities are as diverse the areas of application for your systems. You create detailed plans, coordinate processes and ensure perfect alignment with other trades, using your technical knowledge and creativity to develop innovative solutions.
You’re involved every step of the way – from the initial idea to the finished installation. You analyse requirements, design efficient cooling systems and assist with their implementation. Whether in the office or on site – you keep a close eye on everything and ensure that your projects are of the required high quality.
Performing cost utility analyses
You assess which refrigeration systems are best suited to customers’ requirements and develop sound concepts.
Planning refrigeration systems
You use CAD software to draw plans and circuit diagrams, and determine network lengths, pipe diameters and the right refrigerant.
Installation and coordination
You create work and installation plans, coordinate with other trades and monitor compliance with deadlines and safety regulations.
On-site project support
On the construction site, you check whether the implementation is in line with plans and perform final tests.
Handover and advice
After successful installation, you explain to the customer how to operate the systems and hand over all necessary documentation.
Focus on sustainability
You make sure that the refrigeration systems are energy efficient and environmentally friendly, and you actively help conserve resources.
Your entry
into the world of refrigeration planning
Have a good imagination and an interest in technology? Then an apprenticeship as a refrigeration system planner with Federal VET Diploma is just the thing for you! You don’t need any special prior knowledge – if you’re interested and motivated, you’ll learn everything you need for this exciting profession.
What you need to bring
- Enthusiasm for technology and planning
- Good spatial sense
- High-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. A)
- Enthusiasm for technical drawing and calculations
- Negotiating skills for working with customers and specialists
- Enthusiasm for teamwork and customer contact
Your future
in refrigeration and air conditioning
An apprenticeship as a refrigeration system planner with Federal VET Diploma opens up a wealth of career opportunities. Whether you want to specialise, take on management responsibility or run your own business – you can forge your own career path.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as Refrigeration System Mechanic, Federal VET Diploma
- Further training to become a Building Services Technician, Federal VET Diploma (Heating, Ventilation, Plumbing)
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Refrigeration System Technician
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Building Technician or Building Services Engineer
Your potential career pathways
- Team, project or department manager in building technology
- Construction site manager for refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Energy consultant for sustainable cooling systems
- Consultant or salesperson for modern air conditioning technology
- Independent refrigeration planning contractor
Plan
the cooling of the future
Want to learn how modern refrigeration systems are planned and implemented? Then start your apprenticeship as a refrigeration system planner with Federal VET Diploma! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
