SkillFRIDGE, the national student refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump competition has recently announced that it is enjoying its highest numbers of participants ever. Qualifying heats are currently taking place in colleges and training centres around the country with the last heat taking place in mid-July. The skill specific tests designed by RACHP industry experts will include fabrication, brazing pressure test and evacuation task, as well as a control wiring and testing task. The final incorporates RAC level 2 knowledge and practical tasks including charging and recovery of refrigerants to Fgas 2079 (cat 1) standards, plus elements of Level 3 RAC skills. Talking about the success of SkillFRIDGE, Miriam Rodway, CEO, Institute of Refrigeration said “SkillFRIDGE has always been a fantastic practical competition to identify some of the best technicians in training and showcase UK skills talent. Meeting skill shortages is a key issue for many employers and this is a really positive way to raise the profile of the fantastic career opportunities and training that the RACHP sector offers. Its success this year is a testament to the concerted efforts of everyone involved.”
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