School-Based Apprenticeship

If you enjoy hands-on work and have a keen eye for detail, consider an Apprenticeship in Refrigeration. Start your career with the backing of a reputable Host Employer and earn qualifications through a structured 4-year program.

What will you be doing?

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics (also called Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics) work with industrial, commercial, and domestic refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heating systems. They are specialists in installing, testing, servicing and repairing these systems. Refrigeration Mechanics also work in a range of settings, from installing air-conditioning systems in homes to building refrigeration units for mass food storage or transport.

Our Host employer is a large, well respected business with commercial and residential clients across South Australia.

This is also a great gateway into gaining a duel trade into Electrotechnology once completing your Refrigeration Apprenticeship.

Personal requirements for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

• Able to work with hand and power tools
• Enjoy and have an aptitude for technical work
• Able to work patiently, systematically, and thoroughly
• Normal colour vision
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills

You will undertake a variety of tasks, including, and not limited to:

• Installing and repairing the components of cooling and refrigeration systems, including compressors, motors, condensers, and evaporators.
• Assess and replace copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water.
• Conduct operational tests on refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments.
• Performing preventative maintenance inspections on a variety of installations.
• Evaluating and complying with local and national regulations.
• Carry out fault-finding.

You must be team-oriented and passionate about developing your skills and knowledge.

Enjoy mteSA Benefits

• Attainment of a Nationally Accredited Trade Qualification
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging to reduce your income tax
• A challenging role with high job satisfaction

Does this sound like you?

You may have undertaken a Certificate II in Electrotechnology at school, or already worked in the Electrical industry. Ideally, you will also have:

• the desire to work in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry
• punctual and well presented
• take pride in your work
• highly motivated to perform and grow with the company
• keen to learn
• very high attention to detail is essential
• read and write to a good standard
• hold a current driver's license (P1, P2, Full)
• your white card and a focus on health and safety
• A positive attitude to new challenges
• Physical fitness with the capacity to bend, kneel, lift and carry materials

Apply to mteSA now, by registering at www.mtesa.com.au. Upload your resume to explain why you think you would be perfect for this opportunity.

mteSA provides a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe work opportunity to all our apprentices and trainees.

During your Apprenticeship, mteSA will provide mentoring, will cover the cost of your training and will provide you a Host Employer to give you on-the-job skills and training for you to get a nationally recognised qualification, setting you up with a career for life.