Description
Install equipment to enable the ventilation of a structure. Mount fans and install air inlets and outlets. Install ducts to permit the transfer of air. Configure the ventilation system if it is electronically controlled.
Alternative labels
installation of ventilating equipment
fitting ventilation equipment
fit ventilation equipment
installation of ventilation equipment
installing ventilation equipment
mount fans and ducts
installing ventilating equipment
ventilation equipment installation, install ventilating equipment
fan and duct mounting
ventilating equipment installation
mounting fans and ducts
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Install ventilation equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineers install and maintain industrial heating, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration systems. They set up furnaces, thermostats, ducts, vents, and other equipment needed to ensure the controlled passage and treatment of air. They also carry out repairs.
Optional skill
Install ventilation equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technicians aid in the design of devices which provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration in buildings. They ensure the equipment complies with environmental standards. They handle hazardous materials used in the systems, and ensure safety precautions are in place.
Handyman: Handymen perform various maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds and other facilities. They repair and renovate structures and components, fences, gates and roofs, assemble furniture and perform plumbing and electrical activities. They check heating and ventilation systems, air quality and humidity in the building.
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