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Mobile Air Conditioning (Automotive) Refrigerant Handling

Duration 1 day
Comment 1 day blended learning, also available in house
Subjects Taught • Refrigerant handling • Service • leak detection • Refrigerant recovery
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment to book call 01 8855200
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies
Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content Gain the knowledge skills required to handle refrigerants used in mobile air conditioning (M.A.C.) which are classified as either fluorinated gasses (F-Gas) or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) This is necessary for the service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of mobile air conditioning.
Through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered via one-day training sessions, reducing workplace absence though:
 Self-directed distance learning
 Online support & learning materials
 Group tutorials
 Practical workshops and visual aids
Careers or Further Progression City & Guilds (5101) Level 3: Unit 1 Refrigerant Handling for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of automotive mechanical or electrical systems
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the function, layout and operating principles of mobile air conditioning systems, including the components, equipment, tools for system recovery, vacuum, recharging and flushing.
2. Understand the procedures required for service and general maintenance.
3. Understand the environmental implications, legal, equipment, procedures and Health and Safety requirements for storage, refrigerant identification, refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, adding oil refrigerant recharging, final leak detection, flushing and disposal of Mobile Air Conditioning refrigerants and components.
4. Competency in refrigerant identification, initial system evaluation – testing, via pressure gauges, temperature, air distribution and speed. Recovery, vacuum check, leak detection, visual, electronic, oil injection and charging for service and general maintenance and repair procedures for both thermal expansion valve or fixed orifice tube air conditioning systems.
Trainer South Eastern Regional College
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown

or on site

Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Automation & Instrumentation

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Duration 1 Year
Course Fee €2,500 Or €375 per 5 credit module, €750 per 10 credit module
Subjects Taught Modules (Credits awarded)
■Mathematics (10)
■Instrumentation (10)
■Programming, Communications & Interfacing (5)
■CIM & Automation Technology (10)
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 1 Year course enrolment in September each year.
Financial Support This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 25% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet network.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.

Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both employed and unemployed students.

Course Content About this programme
The programme is designed as a mechanism to allow holders of craft qualifications and others with substantial relevant work experience to progress to the final year of a three year level 7 BEng in Mechatronics. The modules have been carefully chosen to ensure that the appropriate level 6 learning outcomes have been achieved and that the learner is adequately prepared to progress to the final year of the Mechatronics programme.
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course IT Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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