Who can enter?

This competition is open to candidates employed in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, who have achieved at least a current RAC S/NVQ level 2 qualification. The competition is open to the following level:

Advanced: those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 or up to five years experience in a working environment.

About the competition

Competitors will undertake a series of practical tests based on the workplace which will demonstrate their abilities and highlight their outstanding skills in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.

The competition tests performance in a selection of tasks from a refrigeration and air conditioning engineer job role. These tasks include planning and installing:

• split air conditioning units
• commercial cold room and associated components
• electrical RAC wiring systems

Competitors will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Interpreting drawings and plans
• Installing and testing RAC systems and components
• Brazing copper pipework to industrial standards
• Safe handling with refrigerants (commissioning and de-commissioning)
• Economical use of materials
• Effective Health and Safety

Competition structure

Stage one: colleges, centres and employers identify suitable competitors and register entries by March 2010.
Stage two: candidates will be invited to participate in regional skills competition events (Spring/Summer 2010)
Stage three: highest scoring competitors meeting the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

How many competitors can enter from each organisation?

One competitor per organisation.

For further information,or to register, contact:

Competition partners

This competition is called SkillFRIDGE and is organised by SummitSkills in conjunction with sector partners:ACRIB, BRA, IOR, HVCA RAC group, Skillbuild NI, Mitsubishi Electric, Aspen Pumps, IDS Refrigeration Ltd, BOC, HRP, RPW, Star Refridgeration and UK Skills.

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