342111: Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

342111

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3421

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 342111 identifies Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics unit group (3421), classified under Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers. Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Registration or licensing may be required. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketAirconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics unit group earn an average of $2,070 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 34.8 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,070

↑ 44% above national avg

Average age

34.8 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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