Department:

Department of Automotive and Mechanical

Programme Name:

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Programme Description

 The module  provides the learner with a thorough understanding of the function and purpose of a refrigerant, the various desirable and ideal properties of a refrigerant and the various types of refrigerants available. The safety aspects, methods of reclaiming refrigerants, evacuation, leak detection and an understanding of system contamination are also discussed. Participants will also learn of the effects of Ozone depleting substances on the Ozone layer and its effects on ozone depletion and the environment. The competencies  encompassed in this module is equivalent to Level 4 National Qualification for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trade.

Course Learnings

Understand the function and purpose of a refrigerant used in a basic refrigeration system,  
Explain safety issues as they apply to working with and handling refrigerants and refrigerant cylinders  
Explain the methods of recovering and reclaiming refrigerant from systems as required by the Codes of Good Practices, 
Explain the methods of refrigerant leak detection associated with refrigeration? and air conditioning systems 
Explain the methods of evacuating and dehydrating refrigeration and air conditioning systems and the various causes of contamination within refrigeration systems and their effects on the systems operation,

Level

Certificate

Notes

Fees