Content of the training

During this program, you'll learn a wealth of knowledge about installation, electrical, and refrigeration technology. You'll gain the technical knowledge you need, but you'll also develop the technical skills you need to work as a mechanic.

You will also learn employee skills, such as how to deal with customers and colleagues, and how to address others. 

Form of the training (program)

You'll be taking this course through the vocational training program (BBL). You'll work four days (at least 20 hours) per week and attend school one day a week. You'll have arranged your own placement with an accredited training company before starting this course. This means you're already employed.

Practical information

Vocational subjects 

• Assembling refrigeration and climate control systems
• Assembling heat pump systems
• electric
• F-gas certification
• Main components of refrigeration and climate control systems
• Refrigerants and natural coolants
• Installing components for refrigeration and climate control systems
• Installing heat pump system components
• Versions of refrigeration and climate control systems
• Preparing work on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
• Preparing work on heat pump systems
• Heat losses  

General subjects 

• Dutch
• To calculate
• Citizenship
• Career

Elective courses 
During your studies, you'll take electives to broaden or deepen your knowledge. You're free to choose these subjects yourself. You decide what you enjoy or find interesting, or important for your future.  

In this course you can choose from the following electives:

• Sustainability in the profession
• Application of natural refrigerants in practice

The selection may vary. Your study advisor can help you make your choice.