Building & fixing
What does a
refrigeration & ac technician do?
Installs and repairs fridges and air conditioners.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Finds why cooling has stopped, replaces parts, refills gas safely, and tests the machine.
Skills to practise
Problem solving, electrical safety, patience.
How to explore this path
A technical or vocational course and workshop practice.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Refrigeration & AC Technician connects with Physics. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Feel the back of a fridge (with an adult) and ask why it is warm.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
These technicians fix fridges and air conditioners that stop cooling.
What helps?
Finding faults and being careful with electricity.
Learning about the path
You take a technical course and learn at work.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?