New SARACCA/ SAQCCA Gas Authorised Ammonia Practitioner Course (Safe Handling) – CAT A

Entry Requirements:                                

Candidate should have a minimum of three months relevant refrigeration working experience ie: Exposure to refrigeration tools and instruments, evacuation, leak testing, refrigerant charging etc.                         

Objectives:  

This course enables a successful candidate to register in terms of the OHS Act (No 85 of 1993) – Sections 43 and 44 and regulation R734 of July 2009 (Pressure Equipment Regulations) as applicable to Ammonia Refrigerant. This course, required by law enables persons to register as an authorised person in the relevant categories with SARACCA.

“The card holder is authorised to operate a refrigeration plant and is aware of safety regulations and requirements”
The persons registering here are those who work as operators in plant rooms and in factories using process refrigeration but are not qualified by training in refrigeration. Persons applying for registration in this category require training in the components and accessories of a refrigeration plant; Health and Safety and incident safety response requirements related to a Refrigeration Mechanic; refrigerants and lubricants; maintenance of refrigeration systems. A plant operator may not sign a Certificate of Conformity.

Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course the student will have an understanding and skills in relation to the safe handling and usage of Ammonia Refrigerant including  the pressure vessel regulations,  The OHS act and relevant regulations, the Montreal protocol, SANS requirements, safety, first aid, emergency response to a leak.

Duration:

3 days, Monday – Wednesday, from 08h00 to 15h30

Price Excludes                    

Saracca Reg. fee of R 2 530.00 incl. vat payable directly towards SARACCA

Candidates who apply for the virtual license card will also be registered on the website www.saqccgas.co.za

For the Virtual License Card via SARACCA – 2 colour id photos, certified copy of id, certified copy of Acra Certificate and Trade Test Certificate (if applicable) should be attached to the application / emailed to SARACCA.

Application for Registration of Virtual License Card with SARACCA should be done within 3 months from completing the training. Should the 3 month period be exceeded you will be required to redo the full 3 day course.