Small Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Building Services: Multi Skill Course (60 Hours)

Small Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry. This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and understanding for new entrants or existing workers employed in the refrigeration or Air Conditioning sector of the Mechanical Engineering Services industry. It is an introduction to the basic skills and knowledge required for operatives working in the industry.

The course will be delivered as an evening course, two nights per week (Tuesday and Thursday).

CONTENT:
Introduction to Health and Safety | Maintain the Safe Working Environment for HVACR Activities | Pipe Bending and Jointing | Safe Handling of Combustible Gases | Welding Safely.

INTRODUCTION TO:
Jointing of Materials (Dissimilar metals) | Brazing, Silver Soldering and Oxy Acetylene Welding | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems | Refrigerants | Basic Refrigeration Cycle | Basic Heat Loads | Basic Electrics | Installation of Cooling Systems | Basic Testing & Commission/ De-commission RAC Systems | Elementary Fault Finding.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROGRESSION:
If employed in the MES industry the candidate could join the SVQ Level 2: Small Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Course.