Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration like?
Could you help make Scotland's homes safer?
Do a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Modern Apprenticeship (HVAR) and you'll learn how to improve the quality of household appliances.
This country's HVAR industry covers:
fire prevention
energy management
air conditioning
pipework maintenance
hot-and-cold-water systems
This means you'll develop a variety of useful skills. You could:
learn how to install complex heating systems in a hospital
discover how to create ventilation within a home
develop construction engineering skills and work on a range of building projects
The apprenticeship opens up a range of jobs. For example, you might:
work as a maintenance engineer and help fix broken heating systems
become an industrial engineer and install fire safety devices for different businesses
take up the role of a building services technician and work on a construction site
What's the qualification?
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or Level 7.
SCQF Level 6
Heating and Ventilating: Industrial and Commercial Installation at SCQF Level 6
Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork, Planning and Installation at SCQF Level 6
Install, Commission and Maintain Refrigeration Systems at SCQF Level 6
Install, Commission and Maintain Air Conditioning Systems at SCQF Level 6
SCQF Level 7
Service, Maintain and Commission Building Engineering Services at SCQF Level 7
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
install RAC systems and components
prepare and undertake pipe jointing
carry out safe electrical working practices
maintain RAC systems and components
apply health and safety and environmental legislation in the building services engineering sector
perform electrical work on mechanical building services systems
weld industrial and commercial heating and ventilating pipework
You'll develop the following core skills:
teamwork
problem-solving
numeracy
communication
time management
These transferable skills are useful for working in other roles, such as engineering and construction.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a range of options. Carry on your education with a degree in industrial design or graduate to a full-time job.
Further education: Continue your studies with a bachelor’s degree in maintenance engineering or civil engineering. This could lead to a higher qualification like a Masters in product design. Your experience will support your university application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find a job in the industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move into jobs such as:
civil engineer
maintenance engineer
estimator
building services technician
construction worker
electrical engineer
industrial designer
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship. Although, it's useful to have practical knowledge of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or other learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take around three years to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.