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Refrigeration Skillnet | 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 |
Course Web Page:
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/
Available to Job Seekers:
Yes
Certified:
Yes