Installation, Fault Finding, Maintain and Repair of Split, Console and Window Units

Entry Requirements: Basic Literacy and Numeracy.
Duration: 10 days
Class Times: Monday – Friday 08h00 until 15h30
Cost: R 18 900,00 incl. vat

Objectives

This is a stand alone course however the candidate should complete the Authorised Refrigeration Practitioner License (Safe Handling of Refrigerants) in addition to this course. Covering the installation, maintenance and repair of unitary air conditioning units excluding repair of printed circuit boards. The repairs required including the replacement of compressors & other components, evacuation and critical charging of these units. This course includes the theory around operation of systems, the functions of the components as well as the practical aspects. Complete installation procedures of the above mentioned units are dealt with.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the understanding and the basic practical skills (competencies) needed on the worksite for the installation, maintenance and repair of unitary air conditioning systems. The student will perform on actual installations as part of training. Full workshop training component.

Example of Skills

For Window / Console / and split unit air conditioning: Compressor testing / Compressor replacement / burnouts / critical charging / testing / recovery of refrigerants. Full installation, all repairs, servicing and maintenance. Areas include but are not limited to: pipe work / brazing / evacuation / charging / driers / faultfinding / maintenance and vapour barrier installation.