Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Competition

Overview

Refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump systems provide the conditions that are required for health, comfort and manufacturing, they also control the essential environments required for food, pharmaceuticals, and digital data. The number of heat pump installations have shown sustained year-on-year growth in the UK over the last six years and are seen as a major part of meeting the country’s Net Zero targets.

The competition assesses candidates by showcasing their skills and knowledge through tasks inspired by real life industry scenarios. Encompassing a comprehensive range of skills and may include digital programming, fault finding/diagnosis, fabrication, service and maintenance of technical equipment.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Interpreting detailed drawings/schematics
Fault finding/diagnosis for control circuits
Flame brazing
Fabrication and installation
Recovery of refrigerants
Pressure testing
Evacuation/dehydration
Charging refrigerants
Legislative record keeping

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition open to candidates 16 years and over
Candidates are required to be working towards a level 3 qualification in refrigeration/air conditioning/heat pumps or, achieved such qualification within the last 12 months
Candidates must have no more than 3 years industry experience (excluding the apprenticeship duration)
There is no restriction on the maximum number of candidates allowed to participate from each organisation in this competition

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 26th February 2024 – 28th March 2024.

2. Entry Stage

Remote or Online Entry Stage sent after registration closes.

Competitors have 2 days to complete the task and the final deadline is 26th April 2024.

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK.

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.