Precise Air Group technician Marcus Shuetrim is only in the first year of his apprenticeship but willingly admits he thrives on all things HVAC.

Precise Air Group technician Samuel Maliak had no intention of working in the HVACR industry, he just got lucky.

Simmonds Heating & Cooling technician Anshley Kunze says it is satisfying to complete a job and do it well.

Woolworths technician Blake Hannington is eager to dive deeper into the commissioning side of the job.

Zeal Refrigeration technician Ali Zaid was introduced to the trade by family.

Australian Refrigeration Council CEO, Glenn Evans, explains why the climate control sector has become a career of first choice for so many young people today.

Welcome to CCN's special edition video announcing the Top 20 technicians that make up NextGen 2024.

Australian Refrigeration Council CEO, Glenn Evans, congratulates this year's Top 20 and explains why so many young people are thriving in the climate control industry.

Airfirst Air Conditioning & Electrical apprentice, Lara Van Dorssen, didn’t plan on becoming a tradie but she is so glad she decided to give it a try.

Airfirst Air Conditioning & Electrical apprentice, Zara Tanswell, wants to encourage more women to join the trade.

Airmaster technician Ryan Harris says constant learning is the best part of the job.

Airvision apprentice, Nathanial Verhoogt, found out about the trade when his mate secured an apprenticeship.

Always Cool Air Conditioning & Refrigeration apprentice, Bailey Loenneker, is a WorldSkills champion.

Applied Air Services apprentice, Janae Smyth, is almost in the final year of her apprenticeship.

Cold Logic apprentice, Bayden Mom, says there is plenty of opportunities for anyone entering the trade.

Cold Logic apprentice Jake Johnson is in the third year of his apprenticeship and is based in Adelaide.