Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technician
Develops highly skilled, specialist technicians who install, maintain, and optimise cooling and heating systems to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable building performance.
Course Information
The Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Technician apprenticeship is designed to develop individuals who install, service, and maintain environmental control systems within domestic and commercial settings.
Learners gain the technical knowledge and practical skills to support system performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring systems operate safely and effectively.
This programme supports individuals entering the building services and engineering sector, as well as those looking to specialise in low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies.
This programme is ideal for those wanting to up-skill in their careers. It equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours to get started in their desired industry. Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:
Be aged 16 or over
Not be in full-time education
Live in the UK or EEA and have ordinarily been resident for the past 3 years (some exceptions may apply).
Have the right to work in the UK
Be in (or moving into) a suitable job role that provides opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required skills and behaviours – a role suitability overview will be completed prior to starting to ensure alignment between your job role and the apprenticeship
Be willing to complete Functional Skills qualifications during your apprenticeship if required, depending on employer policy, the nature of the qualification, or if you don’t already hold the necessary English and Maths qualifications
Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Course curriculum
Knowledge Areas
Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump system principles
Thermodynamics and system operations
Energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies
Health, safety and environmental regulations
Systems components, controls and performance optimisation
Skills Development
Install, service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Install and optimise heat pump technologies
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively
Commission systems and ensure optimal performance
Apply safe working practices in line with industry standards
Core Behaviours
Strong attention to detail and technical precision
Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility
Professionalism and accountability in engineering environments
Effective communication and teamwork skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
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Benefits of this Course
Develop Specialist Technical Skills
Build practical capability in installing, servicing, and maintaining advanced cooling and heating systems.
Support Sustainable & Low Carbon Solutions
Develop expertise in energy efficient technologies.
Improve System Performance & Efficiency
Ensure systems operate reliably through effective maintenance and optimisation.
Strengthen Technical Knowledge
Gain a deep understanding of thermodynamics, systems operation, and diagnostics.
Why GLP Training
GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.
GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.
Trusted by employers nationwide
Innovative digital tools and flexible delivery
Real employer partnerships for real career outcomes
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
The Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Technician apprenticeship is designed to develop individuals who install, service, and maintain environmental control systems within domestic and commercial settings.
Learners gain the technical knowledge and practical skills to support system performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring systems operate safely and effectively.
This programme supports individuals entering the building services and engineering sector, as well as those looking to specialise in low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies.
This programme is ideal for those wanting to up-skill in their careers. It equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours to get started in their desired industry. Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:
Be aged 16 or over
Not be in full-time education
Live in the UK or EEA and have ordinarily been resident for the past 3 years (some exceptions may apply).
Have the right to work in the UK
Be in (or moving into) a suitable job role that provides opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required skills and behaviours – a role suitability overview will be completed prior to starting to ensure alignment between your job role and the apprenticeship
Be willing to complete Functional Skills qualifications during your apprenticeship if required, depending on employer policy, the nature of the qualification, or if you don’t already hold the necessary English and Maths qualifications
Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Course curriculum
Knowledge Areas
Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump system principles
Thermodynamics and system operations
Energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies
Health, safety and environmental regulations
Systems components, controls and performance optimisation
Skills Development
Install, service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Install and optimise heat pump technologies
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively
Commission systems and ensure optimal performance
Apply safe working practices in line with industry standards
Core Behaviours
Strong attention to detail and technical precision
Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility
Professionalism and accountability in engineering environments
Effective communication and teamwork skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
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Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump system principles
Thermodynamics and system operations
Energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies
Health, safety and environmental regulations
Systems components, controls and performance optimisation
Install, service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Install and optimise heat pump technologies
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively
Commission systems and ensure optimal performance
Apply safe working practices in line with industry standards
Strong attention to detail and technical precision
Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility
Professionalism and accountability in engineering environments
Effective communication and teamwork skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
 Benefits of this Course
Develop Specialist Technical Skills
Build practical capability in installing, servicing, and maintaining advanced cooling and heating systems.
Support Sustainable & Low Carbon Solutions
Develop expertise in energy efficient technologies.
Improve System Performance & Efficiency
Ensure systems operate reliably through effective maintenance and optimisation.
Strengthen Technical Knowledge
Gain a deep understanding of thermodynamics, systems operation, and diagnostics.
Build practical capability in installing, servicing, and maintaining advanced cooling and heating systems.
Develop expertise in energy efficient technologies.
Ensure systems operate reliably through effective maintenance and optimisation.
Gain a deep understanding of thermodynamics, systems operation, and diagnostics.
Why GLP Training
GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.
GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.
Trusted by employers nationwide
Innovative digital tools and flexible delivery
Real employer partnerships for real career outcomes
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
Delivered through a blended approach:
Regular 1-to-1 coaching and support
Structured learning sessions
Practical, workplace-based application
Ongoing assessment and feedback
The programme concludes with: – Knowledge Test – Practical Assessment – Professional Discussion
The apprentice’s final grade is determined by their combined performance across all assessment elements.
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
