1161 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Summary

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians must be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to handle Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).

They install, operate, and perform organizational and intermediate level repairs on field refrigeration and environmental control units for ground equipment.

These duties include installing refrigeration systems, recovery of specified gases or fluids from systems, dismantling and testing malfunctioning systems using electrical and mechanical testing equipment, and repairing systems by replacing or repairing defective parts.

An apprenticeship program, leading to U.S.

Department of Labor certification as a Journeyman, is available to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians under the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).

Prerequisites

Must possess an MM score of 105 or higher.

Must have normal color vision.

Requirements

Complete the Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Course (M0311D2) at Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, NC.

POI CID

M0311D2

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (l), Marine Corps Engineer and Utilities Training and Readiness Manual.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 49-9021.

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators 51-9193.

Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician, 6073.

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