Trainings

First technician for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

As a first-class refrigeration and climate control technician, you'll be responsible for installing refrigeration systems: air conditioners in schools and hospitals, climate control systems, and refrigeration and freezing systems in supermarkets and restaurants.  

After completing your training, you'll be an expert in installation, electrical, and refrigeration technology. You'll also mentor and coach your colleagues. 

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Alfa-college
Alfa College, Admiral de Ruyterlaan
01-09-2025 - 31-07-2027
mbo3
Part-time

Description

Content of the training

Vocational subjects 

  • Construction of cooling and air-conditioning systems 
  • Electrical engineering 
  • Electrical connections
  • Main components
  • Commissioning of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
  • Air treatment
  • Assembly instructions
  • Natural refrigerants
  • Control and security components 
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues
  • Heat pump technology 

General subjects 

  • Dutch
  • English
  • 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: 

  • Capacity influences on heat pumps
  • Sustainability in the profession
  • Application of natural refrigerants in practice 

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

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

For this course you need at least one of the following diplomas or certificates: 

  • vmbo diploma vocational, mixed or theoretical learning pathway
  • transition certificate from year 3 to year 4 of pre-university secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo)
  • MBO diploma level 2 

Registration/welcome interview
After registering for a course at Alfa College, you will receive an email from us with an invitation for an interview. 
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