# Competences — refrigeration air condition and heat pump technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8234eee9-1647-460d-8d62-7fe02cb884b0).

## Essential

- **conduct routine machinery checks** (skill/competence)
- **consult technical resources** (skill/competence)
- **electrical wiring plans** (knowledge)
- **electricity** (knowledge)
- **electronics** (knowledge)
- **ensure compliance with environmental legislation** (skill/competence)
- **handle refrigerant transfer pumps** (skill/competence)
- **heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts** (knowledge)
- **hydraulics** (knowledge)
- **install air conditioning device** (skill/competence)
- **install electrical and electronic equipment** (skill/competence)
- **install heat pump** (skill/competence)
- **install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts** (skill/competence)
- **install insulation material** (skill/competence)
- **install refrigeration equipment** (skill/competence)
- **install ventilation equipment** (skill/competence)
- **interpret 2D plans** (skill/competence)
- **interpret 3D plans** (skill/competence)
- **lay pipe installation** (skill/competence)
- **maintain air conditioning systems** (skill/competence)
- **maintain electrical equipment** (skill/competence)
- **maintain electronic equipment** (skill/competence)
- **maintain records of maintenance interventions** (skill/competence)
- **measure electrical characteristics** (skill/competence)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **operate climate control** (skill/competence)
- **operate hand drill** (skill/competence)
- **operate soldering equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operate welding equipment** (skill/competence)
- **perform maintenance on installed equipment** (skill/competence)
- **perform refrigerant leak checks** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **prepare copper gas-lines pipes** (skill/competence)
- **record test data** (skill/competence)
- **refrigerants** (knowledge)
- **resolve equipment malfunctions** (skill/competence)
- **test tightness and pressure of refrigeration circuits** (skill/competence)
- **thermodynamics** (knowledge)
- **use measurement instruments** (skill/competence)
- **use testing equipment** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- analyse the need for technical resources (skill/competence)
- answer requests for quotation (skill/competence)
- apply technical communication skills (skill/competence)
- cut wall chases (skill/competence)
- demonstrate products' features (skill/competence)
- dispose of hazardous waste (skill/competence)
- drain hazardous liquids (skill/competence)
- energy conservation (knowledge)
- estimate restoration costs (skill/competence)
- follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- install in-floor and in-wall heating (skill/competence)
- issue sales invoices (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- lead a team (skill/competence)
- order supplies (skill/competence)
- perform ICT troubleshooting (skill/competence)
- prepare compliance documents (skill/competence)
- provide customer information related to repairs (skill/competence)
- train employees (skill/competence)
- use safety equipment in construction (skill/competence)
- write records for repairs (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 56 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- hvac repair — **34 %**
- troubleshooting — **30 %**
- hvac installation — **29 %**
- hvac maintenance — **21 %**

### Responsibilities

- system repair — **21 %**

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