New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trades Assistant) (Level 3)

Programme highlights

Build up your basic refrigeration and air conditioning skills and you could shorten your apprenticeship by up to one year.

Develop core hands-on skills in refrigeration engineering, including relevant welding and electrical skills, so you can install, maintain, service and commission refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment.

At MIT our refrigeration and air conditioning facilities include up-to-date testing equipment and refrigeration and air conditioning plant used in industry. Our experienced tutors have international and local experience.

Career opportunities

Refrigeration engineers in areas such as building services and maintenance, food and wine processing, or in various domestic, commercial and industrial settings.

Programme structure

Students complete the following courses:

• Core Electrical
• Core Engineering
• First Aid
• Refrigeration
• Welding

Further study

Ongoing study is offered and managed through the relevant ITO (Industry Training Organisation). You will need to be employed in your trade to complete Level 4 apprenticeship training. Contact us to find out more about which ITO can support you with your on going study.