3.7 KiB
3.7 KiB
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)
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 %