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Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Safe Handling Courses
The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration industry has always been heavily regulated largely due to the safety implications involved. This regulation is set to increase following pressure from industry regulators such as the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the EEC and as a result of climate change.
Climate change and particularly global warming has meant that consumers across the commercial, industrial and residential sectors are looking for energy efficient solutions through air conditioning and refrigeration. This interest has led to increased demand at a time when there is a shortage of skilled engineers. Tekion courses attract candidates who would like to enhance their career prospects in this sector as well as existing engineers who wish to bring themselves upto date and obtain practical experience.
Candidates must complete a written examination, which is set by the CITB, and a practical assessment to show their ability to safely handle refrigerants. When a PASS is achieved and on completion of the course the candidate may be entered onto the CITB register. To remain on the register, candidates must be re-assessed every 3 years.
Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Safe Handling Courses
Objectives of the course
- To pass on knowledge of the legislation covering air- conditioning and refrigeration systems
- To make candidates aware of the safety issues and hazards involved in this sector
- To provide practical ‘hands on experience of working with air –con and refrigeration in this sector
Trainers & Course details
Courses are carried out by an approved CITB and City & Guilds instructor and assessor. The Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Safe Handling Course covers a three –day duration and mainly involves classroom training sessions. At the end of the course there is an exam involving a written question and answer paper. For all candidates seeking CITB approval, a practical individual session has to be performed, covering the disciplines stated above.
Re-assessment is carried out over one day and involves a short paper and practical session
The course is suitable for engineers and technicians, experienced apprentices and those with an electrical background. The legal & environmental implications regarding safe refrigerant handling makes the course essential for any person directly or indirectly connected with refrigerants.
To ensure the best pupil/trainer teaching ratios for this course, Tekion will only take a maximum of 8 delegates per course
Content
The course is split between 75% practical and 25% theory.
CITB course includes: presentation on the refrigeration cycle * health and safety* Specification & sizing of equipment* refrigeration pipe work, design and good practice* installation of pipe work* use of dry nitrogen and good brazing techniques* installation and commissioning aids*basic electrical requirements* air conditioning installation * maintenance and fault finding * pressure testing, evacuation * charging.
On site Equipment provided
A full working split Air Conditioning system will be assembled at a suitable training location on site with all instrument and refrigeration equipment provided.
This includes vacuum pump, recovery system, refrigeration gauges, weighing scales and suitable refrigeration cylinders.
Cost
Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Safe Handling Courses (3 day) - £695 plus VAT
Re-assessment Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Safe Handling Courses (1 day) - £232 plus VAT
Training Grant?
Do you qualify for a training grant? There are various training grants available for individuals and companies. Please ask for further details or check with your local Learning Skills Council, Job Centre Plus, Business link or ELCAS for ex service men and women.