What is the job outlook for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics in Australia?

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics currently employs 29,700 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +6.7%. The current shortage status is: Shortage.

How much do Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics earn in Australia?

The median weekly earnings for full-time Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics in Australia is $2,100.

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Q: Will AI replace Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics has an AI exposure score of 3.5/10. This occupation faces moderate AI impact, likely through augmentation rather than replacement.

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,100

Full-time workers

Employment

29,700

Total workers

10yr Growth

+6.7%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation26.0%

Augmentation56.0%

Key Tasks

•Establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points
•Drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and threading piping
•Installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water
•Bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit
•Filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks
•Test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments
•Removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant
•Checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components
•Adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems
•Recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken