Free Level 2 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend, full-time during the day. You'll develop the practical and technical skills needed to work in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector. The course runs over two years and includes the chance to build your English and maths alongside your technical training. There may also be an industry placement, giving you hands-on experience one or two days a week.
Who this course is for
Subject areas covered are the laws associated with the product (scientific and legal), F Gas regulations, all the underpinning knowledge associated with the area, pipe bending, soldering and brazing, plus practical work associated with installation, maintenance and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems installation and maintenance.
You'll learn how refrigeration and air conditioning systems work, including the principles behind them.
You'll study heat pump technology and how it fits into modern low-carbon heating.
You'll practise safe working practices relevant to the sector.
You'll develop your understanding of system components, controls and pipework.
You'll build your English and maths skills as part of your study programme.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Kent College Gravesend, combining theory with practical skills development. The course includes an industry placement element, typically one or two days a week, where you apply your skills in a real sector environment. You'll also have an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning and identify any English and maths support you need.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Heat pump installer - install low-carbon heating systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Refrigeration engineer - service and maintain commercial refrigeration equipment.
Air conditioning technician - install and maintain HVAC systems.
Building services engineer - work across heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
Facilities maintenance technician - keep building systems running in commercial settings.
Renewable energy engineer - specialise in low-carbon heating and cooling technologies.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems - the natural next step for those wanting to take on more complex work and supervisory roles in the sector.
NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - an NVQ route that supports progression toward industry cards and higher-level employment.
F-Gas qualification - required to legally handle refrigerants in the UK; often pursued alongside or after Level 2 study.
