Frequently asked questions

Schools can sign up to receive contact updates, register for our competition (and prizes) and get contacts for school field trips to supermarkets or factories as well as make contacts with employers who might be able to offer work experience or apprenticeship training. 

Register here to join our list of interested schools

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Where can we find out more about training or T levels?

Contact your nearest Further Education College that offers Building Services T-Levels or Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Apprenticeships. There is a searchable list of colleges at https://acrib.org.uk/help-and-advice/careers-and-training/find-a-training-centre 

We can help you find local companies or engineering ambassadors to come to your school careers fairs or college events to talk about the variety of careers in this sector. Opportunities range from Level 3 apprenticeships to Engineering and Environmental Services degrees. 

See our list of companies to get an idea of the types of companies who have been involved in supporting Fantastic Fridges and their locations.

Contact us to request a school visit.

The https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors also supports individuals trained in working with children to promote science and technology careers.

See refrigeration and air conditioning skills and apprentices in practice at World Skills Live the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers events

https://www.worldskillsuk.org/directions/our-events/worldskills-uk-live 

RACHP Skills UK is a part of the network of national skills competitions held at careers fairs in the UK. Ask your local college if they are holding a skillfridge regional event near you. 

https://www.acrjournal.uk/rachpskillsuk 

Find local companies willing to take students for short work placements. Use our list of companies to get an idea of the types of jobs available and locations of companies.  Note that those under 18 will normally only be able to work in an office environment for health and safety reasons, but they will find out useful information about those companies.

There are many regional colleges that offer courses providing an introduction to refrigeration and air conditioning, as well as 3-year RACHP Engineering Technician apprenticeships.

For a list of colleges who specialise in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps see https://acrib.org.uk/help-and-advice/careers-and-training/find-a-training-centre