ShareKey figures for air conditioning technicians in India
According to a recent survey, 40% of Indian air conditioning technicians have no formal training, which reduces their chances of earning a good salary.
In a recent survey conducted by the Indian Council of Energy, Environment and Water, maintenance technicians from the air-conditioning sector provide information about their profession. They talk about their access to training and their training level, their relationship with certification, or their knowledge of new refrigerants.
Training:
Most technicians stressed the importance of training and compliance with recommended maintenance practices.
Some 57% of technicians received their last training or skills workshop more than five years ago. A majority of technicians either do not attend basis training courses at ITIs and polytechnics or prematurely drop out of training schools, with 40% technicians having received no formal training at all. Over 70% of those surveyed have obtained a certificate for the training they have taken. Around 73% of those surveyed felt that an Indian government training program would be useful for technicians. The technicians interviewed indicated a preference for training with formal establishments such as OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and online service platforms.
Formal training and possession of maintenance tools increase technicians' chances of achieving a higher income, with multipliers of 1.82 and 2.
Certification:
Most service technicians surveyed showed a strong interest in obtaining a formal certificate approved by the Indian government.
Some 75% felt this would be a useful addition, while 73% said they would be willing to take a test to obtain the certificate, if necessary. A further 72% felt that a certificate of competence would enhance their status as a service technician.
New refrigerants:
Over 60% of technicians reported little or no knowledge of new refrigerants. For them, online resources remain the main source of information about new refrigerant gases and handling methods.
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