As a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technician, you will need to master following:

• domestic cooling systems
• electric heating systems
• interpret 2D plans
• mechanical engineering
• monitor utility equipment
• types of heat pumps

More generally, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• conduct routine machinery checks
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• handle refrigerant transfer pumps
• heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
• hydraulics
• interpret 3D plans
• maintain records of maintenance interventions
• refrigerants
• thermodynamics
• use testing equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on fitted ventilation systems
• arrange equipment repairs
• biogas energy production
• district heating and cooling
• drain hazardous liquids
• install firestops
• install refrigeration equipment
• perform refrigerant leak checks
• test tightness and pressure of refrigeration circuits
• examine engineering principles
• install air conditioning device
• install electrical and electronic equipment
• install heating boiler
• install heating furnace
• install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts
• install ventilation equipment
• lay pipe installation
• lead a team
• perform maintenance on installed equipment
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• use personal protection equipment