Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Three (Intermediate / Advanced)

Module Codes:

AS3, AS7, AS8, AS10, AS11, AS12; CP1, CP2, CP9; CT2, CT3; EV3; ACS3; COM9; LU1, LU3, LU7; PU8, PU9, PU10; COD1

Entry Requirements:

All candidates must have completed Technology 1,  Electrical 1, Technology 2, and Electrical 2 Courses.

Objective:

On successful completion of this course the student will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills to perform more of the advanced aspects of the trade related to central plants / ducted / indirect systems. Chillers, air delivery systems, filtration, water reticulation systems form the focal point of this course. Includes basic psychrometrics, air flow and air changes. This course is the third phase of the diploma course but may be used alone ending at this level.

Outcomes:

Relative humidity and product classifications in refrigeration applications, multiplex refrigeration systems, refrigeration and air conditioning system burn out procedures, central and industrial air conditioning systems, maintenance schedules, air distribution equipment, air cleaning equipment and filtration, lubrication, water reticulation equipment, ventilation and ventilation rate determination and measurement, airflow measurement, heating, basic psychrometrics and variable volume systems, water treatment methodology and systems.

Examples of Skills:

Air flow balancing, developing and applying maintenance schedules, burn out procedures, ventilation rate measurement, air flow measurements, installation of unitary systems, commissioning, lubrication, fans and pumps and basic psychometrics, pipe grooving.