According to recent trends, Australia needs Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics in the coming time.
Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic is generally on the State Sponsorship List for one or more Australian States/Territories:
Australian Capital Territory(ACT Skilled Occupation List, ACT Priority Skills List or ACT Skills Shortage List )http://www.business.act.gov.au/skilled_and_business_migration
New South Wales(NSW Skilled Occupation List, NSW Priority Skills List or NSW Skills Shortage List) http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visa-and-migration
Northern Territory(NT Skilled Occupation List, NT Priority Skills List or NT Skills Shortage List) http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/
Queensland(Qld Skilled Occupation List, Qld Priority Skills List or QLD Skills Shortage List) http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au
South Australia(SA Skilled Occupation List, SA Priority Skills List or SA Skills Shortage List) https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/
Tasmania(TAS Skilled Occupation List, TAS Priority Skills List or TAS Skills Shortage List) http://www.migration.tas.gov.au/
Victoria( VIC Skilled Occupation List, VIC Priority Skills List or VIC Skills Shortage List) http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
Western Australia( WA Skilled Occupation List, WA Priority Skills List or WA Skills Shortage List) http://www.migration.wa.gov.au
The State Sponsorship List is updated regularly so you need to review each of the related migration websites for latest updates.
ANZSCO code for The occupation Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, as described in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations is 342111.
Job description of Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. They may install ducted air-conditioning in a family home, or build large walk-in refrigeration units for businesses needing mass food storage. They bolt and build units into buildings with brackets, piping, gas and water lines, cabling and wires. Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics are mainly employed by installation service maintenance and manufacturing firms that service shops, hotels and factories. Others can find work with firms that specialise in cold storage, food treatment plants and refrigeration on ships.
Salary of an Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic in Australia
An Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic can expect to earn approximately $1100.00 per week (full-time and before tax)
Studying in Australia to become an Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
To become an air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic you usually need to complete an apprenticeship in Engineering – Mechanical (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning).
The top 10 states/regions in Australia for Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic Jobs are:
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Perth
Hunter
Adelaide
Central and North QLD
Southern NSW (incl ACT)
Eastern Victoria
Western Victoria
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics are employed across several industries including Construction; Retail Trade; and Manufacturing.
To search the latest Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic related Jobs and Employment opportunities visit http://jobsearch.gov.au/
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Licensing or registration requirements
Australian Refrigeration Council
http://www.arctick.org/
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Planning and Land Authority
http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/
New South Wales
Fair Trading
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
Victoria
Energy Safe Victoria
http://www.esv.vic.gov.au/
Queensland
Australian Refrigeration Council
http://www.arctick.org/
South Australia
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/licensing/
Western Australia
Energy Safety
http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/EnergySafety/
Tasmania
Australian Refrigeration Council
http://www.arctick.org/
Northern Territory
NT WorkSafe
http://www.nt.gov.au/deet/worksafe
On 1 July 2012 SkillSelect a new Australian skilled migration program was launched for Immigration to Australia.
In this Online Service all intending migrants interested in the points based skilled migration or business investment and innovation visa programs will be required to submit an Expression of Interest EOI and receive an invitation in order to lodge a visa application.
