2. Careers in Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services

3. Today’s Overview The AMCA and the Industry Careers in the industry Training Where to from here

4. AMCA Who are AMCA Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association Premier Industry Association servicing all major Mechanical Contracting Companies in Victoria

5. The Industry What is the “Industry” Air Conditioning, including air purification, temperature/humidity control, air distribution and pressurisation Mechanical Services, including installation, repair and maintenance of automated control systems, heating and cooling equipment, regulators and valves, flues and ducts Approx 10 to 25% of every new commercial building is spent on these services and 45% of ongoing building costs are attributed to these systems Multi million dollar industry in Victoria

6. Careers in the Industry Three major trade careers DraftspersonPlumber Refrigeration Mechanic

7. Draftspersons What do they do Work primarily with AutoCAD to design and draw duct and pipe systems Who does it suit Drafting is best suited to people who: Like to play computer games Are a little bit creative Like to work as a part of a team Like to work on new things all the time

8. Careers in the industry - Drafting

9. Plumbers What do they do Install and construct duct and pipe systems and all Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment Who does it suit Plumbing is best suited to people who: Like to build things Like to work outdoors on building sites under construction Like to work as a part of a team

10. Careers in the industry - Plumbing

11. Refrigeration Mechanics (Also called Service Technicians) What do they do Maintain and repair Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment and Building Management Systems Who does it suit Refrigeration Mechanic is best suited to people who: Like to take things apart and put them back together Enjoy working with technical instrumentation Like to work independently and take responsibility for their own work load

12. Careers in the industry – Refrigeration Mechanic

13. Training Drafting Course In Traineeship through AMCA Plumbing and Refrigeration Mechanic Pre Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

14. Where to from here? Students can be directed to - Careers One website – Virtual Careers Expo www.virtualcareersexpo.com/amca?et=0 www.virtualcareersexpo.com/amca?et=0 Excellent resource with current careers video’s and information Information packs available from AMCA

15. Thank You Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association PO Box 309 Burwood, Victoria 3125 Phone: 03 8831 2800 Email: lyn@amca.com.au