Apprentice Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician PILGRIM REFRIGERATION SERVICES LIMITED

We are seeking an enthusiastic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning apprentice to expand our dynamic team in Alfreton. This is an outstanding chance to begin your career with a thriving company.

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Closing date: 15 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000258958

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

General duties will be as follows under the supervision of a trained Technician:

  • Working on and installing Water Chillers, Air Conditioning Systems and Close Control Units.
  • Attend and participate in customer site visits.
  • Learning the principles of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
  • Helping to troubleshoot and support technically challenging breakdowns.
  • Working on electrical power supplies and control panels.
  • Provide scheduled maintenance on systems.
  • Carry out quality checks to make sure systems are working properly and safely.
  • Install components.
  • Attending college

The training you will be getting

Full Level 3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard.

This programme includes:

  • Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Diploma Level 2
  • Award in F-Gas and ODS Regulations: Category I Level 2
  • Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Diploma L3

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

This is a day release delivery model which means that during term time, you are expected to attrnd weekly (one day per week), during term time to further enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full time employment upon completing apprenticeship successfully with ongoing training to ensure your skills remain relevant to the industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Pilgrim Refrigeration Services are a family run and owned business founded in 2002, specialising in process cooling, having over 40 years combined knowledge and experience in the field. Safe contractor Approved Company. We have a full professional in-house capability to design, install, maintain and repair the following refrigeration sectors: Process Cooling and Water chillers; Refrigeration Systems; Air conditioning and Precision Data Cooling and Commercial Heating and Ventilation systems. Pilgrim Refrigeration Services design, install, maintain and service all aspects of commercial refrigeration systems whilst also offering commercial air conditioning, commercial heating and commercial ventilation services. Our specialities include Process cooling, Commercial Heating and Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Water Chillers.

Employer

PILGRIM REFRIGERATION SERVICES LIMITED

Address

UNIT C2

SALCOMBE ROAD

MEADOW LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

DE55 7RG

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

Apprenticeship standard

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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