Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice - 2nd/3rd/4th year
Air Theory / Treadies HVAC & R
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice | HVAC
Air Theory / Treadies HVAC & R
Start your career in HVAC with exposure to engineering, specialist systems and high-end projects.
Air Theory / Treadies HVAC & R is looking for a motivated
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice
to join our growing mechanical services team.
This is an opportunity to complete your
Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
while gaining hands‐on experience across commercial HVAC, high-end residential projects, ventilation, refrigeration, controls, commissioning and specialist mechanical installations.
We are looking for someone who wants more than just a trade qualification.
We want to develop technicians who understand
how and why mechanical systems work
, and who are interested in building a long-term career in the HVAC and mechanical services industry.
What You'll Be Working On
You will work alongside experienced tradespeople, project managers and mechanical engineers across a range of projects, including:
Commercial air conditioning and refrigeration
High‐end residential and architectural HVAC projects
Commercial mechanical services installations
Refrigeration systems
Mechanical ventilation and fresh air systems
Heat recovery ventilation systems
Ductwork and pipework installations
Split, ducted, VRF and commercial HVAC systems
Controls, sensors and building automation
Testing and commissioning
Fault finding and diagnostics
Equipment installation and system upgrades
Specialist mechanical installations
You will also gain exposure to mechanical drawings, specifications, system design and the engineering principles behind modern HVAC systems.
What You'll Learn
Throughout your apprenticeship,



you will develop skills in:
Air conditioning and refrigeration
Commercial HVAC systems
Refrigeration principles
Mechanical ventilation
Reading mechanical drawings and schematics
Pipework and ductwork installation
Electrical and control systems
Testing and commissioning
Fault finding
HVAC controls and sensors
Mechanical system design principles
Energy‐efficient HVAC systems
Indoor air quality and ventilation
Professional commercial construction practices
Our goal is to help you become a technician who can
think, troubleshoot and understand complete mechanical systems — not simply install equipment
.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Interested in air conditioning, refrigeration and mechanical systems
Curious about engineering, technology and how buildings work
Practical and comfortable working with tools
Reliable and willing to learn
Able to take direction and work as part of a team
Comfortable asking questions and learning new systems
Proud of the quality of their work
Interested in building a long‐term career in HVAC
Professional when working on commercial and high‐end projects
You do not need previous HVAC experience.
We are more interested in
attitude, curiosity, work ethic and willingness to learn
.
An interest in engineering, electrical systems, construction, mechanics, technology or building services will be highly regarded.
What We Offer




A nationally recognised Air Conditioning & Refrigeration apprenticeship
Exposure to commercial and high‐end HVAC projects
Training across air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
Experience working alongside qualified technicians and mechanical engineers
Exposure to controls, commissioning and specialist mechanical systems
Career progression within a growing mechanical services company
A varied working workplace rather than repetitive installations
Ongoing technical development and training
Opportunity to build a career beyond the trade qualification
Where This Career Can Lead
Air conditioning and refrigeration is becoming increasingly technical.
Modern buildings require technicians who understand refrigeration, ventilation, controls, commissioning, energy efficiency and building performance.
For the right person, this apprenticeship can become the foundation for a career in:
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to Service & Commissioning to Controls to Project Management to Estimating to Mechanical Design to Engineering
We actively encourage our apprentices to continue developing their technical knowledge and career beyond completing their trade.
About Air Theory / Treadies
Air Theory and Treadies HVAC & R operate across the Australian air conditioning, refrigeration and mechanical services industry.
Our work includes commercial HVAC, high‐end residential projects, mechanical ventilation, refrigeration and specialist mechanical installations.
We combine practical trade knowledge with engineering, building science and modern HVAC technology to deliver high-quality mechanical systems.
We believe the future of our industry belongs to technicians who can
understand systems, solve problems and take pride in their work
.
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📌 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice - 2Nd/3Rd/4Th Year (New South Wales)
🏢 Treadies HVAC
📍 New South Wales