2 Months ago 
HVACR apprentices across Australia have been upskilled in CO2 safety, repair and service thanks to the Kirby Apprentice Fund CO2 Scholarship program.
The program was the fourth and largest program delivered by the Fund, where attendees received nationally accredited training at the Beijer Ref Academy delivered by SCM REF AU and Superior Training Centre (RTO).
Apprentices also undertook one day of refrigeration system controls training led by Copeland and Danfoss as well as refrigerants training to gain a better understanding of the refrigerant phasedown and latest advancements in low GWP refrigerants.
SCM REF AU commercial sales engineer and instructor Doug Herkess said;
“Being able to conduct the training at the Academy alongside our SCM REF AU manufacturing facility is ideal. We can walk the attendees through the production, see the racks at various stages of assembly and point out components learnt in the classroom. It is an excellent way to consolidate the learning.”
Another highlight of the program is the time spent within the Gas2Go production facility, where the technicians gain valuable insights in refrigerant supply, management and reclamation.
Kirby congratulates the apprentices for putting themselves forward and their employers for supporting their attendance and upskilling. Companies involved included; Woolworths Refrigeration (NSW, QLD, VIC), A.J Baker & Sons (VIC), Industrial Air (SA), TVHS and TVH (QLD), Excel Industrial Services (WA), All State Refrigeration (VIC), Cold Concepts (TAS), Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (QLD).
The Kirby Apprentice Fund is committed to supporting industry apprentices and continuing the scholarship program into 2025. Fourth year apprentices or employees wishing to participate are invited to submit an expression of interest to training@kirbyhvacr.com.au
