Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Apprenticeship

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116236 – Principals of thermodynamics
• 262177 – Operation of vapour compression air-conditioning systems
• 116710 – List of air-conditioning systems / Domestic / Commercial
• 116335 – Refrigeration Trade, tools and instruments
• Practical: Copper piping

Entry Requirements:

ALL candidates must have basic literacy and numeracy.

Objective:

• This course is the first phase of training in the fields air conditioning and refrigeration.
• One week course. (Theory & practical)

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the understanding of the vapor compression cycle / thermo dynamics. The student will not be able to perform the basics practically on the job site, but has the opportunity to further his studies. The “Basic – Intermediate (SHoR)” course is needed to full fill this needs.

Skills obtain:

Pipe work, flaring, swaging, bending, (Copper & Aluminium pipes), tools and instruments, basic air-conditioning cycle.

Duration:

5 days
Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30
Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace
• 116334 – Identify refrigerant containers and use of refrigerants.
• 116355 – Handle and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders
• 116468 – Adhere to the legal requirements of SANS 10147 Standards
• 116700 – Maintain safety in the handling group 1 & 2 refrigerants
• Practical: Recover, Repair, Leak testing, Vacuum & Charging

Entry Requirements:

ALL candidates must have basic literacy and numeracy.

Objective:

This course is the second phase of training in the fields air conditioning and refrigeration.
One week course. (Theory & practical)

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the understanding of safe working and applying the basic tools needed to maintain the day-to-day job. This course represents the foundation level and includes a full workshop training component. It also form part of the requirment by the Goverment / OHS Act. “The pressure equipment Regulation”
Every Technician working with Refrigerants, needs to register with SARRACA.

Skills obtain:

Safety, refrigerants, refrigerant containers, recovering, testing off compressors, test for leaks, evacuation and charging. (Domestic and air conditioning)

Duration:

5 days
Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30
Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 262177 – Operation of vapour compression air-conditioning systems
• 116710 – List of air-conditioning systems
• 116697 – Fault finding an air-conditioner
• 1167012 – Dismantle and assemble air-conditioning equipment
• 116238 – Cleaning air-conditioners / Inspect & write fault-finding report
• Practical – Change Compressor, compressor oil, add oil to the system, testing components & PC boards

Entry Requirements:

• ALL candidates must have basic literacy and numeracy.
• ALL candidates must have done; Basic Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning + (Safe Handling of Refrigerant).

Objective:

• This course is the third phase of training in the fields air conditioning.
• Two week course. (Theory & practical)

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the understanding of fault-finding and applying the basic repairs needed in air-conditioning. This course also helps to write a full report on a faulty air-conditioning unit.
Assume to have in place; “Registration with SARRACA”.

Skills obtain:

Change Compressor, compressor oil, add oil to the system, testing components & PC boards

Duration:

10 days
Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30
Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace / Electric
• 116335 – Refrigeration Trade, tools and instruments / Electric
• 116244 – Sketch and construct electrical circuits applicable to single phase
• 116243 – Install, connect and maintain electrical cables and conductors
• Practical: Relay panel, Timer panel and D.O.L panel

Entry Requirements:

ALL candidates must have basic literacy and numeracy.

Objective:

This course is an electrical course specifically developed for persons in the air conditioning and/or refrigeration industry. This course focuses on single phase systems. On successful completion of this course the student will have the necessary electrical knowledge and practical skills to perform most of the electrical duties as may be required from a person working in the air conditioning and refrigeration fields. (Electrical fault finding and installations). Full workshop training component.

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the understanding and the practical skills (competencies) needed on the worksite including fundamentals: safety aspects, tooling and instruments, basic controls and wiring diagrams.

Skills obtain:

Sketch and construct single phase electrical circuits. Relay panel, Timer panel and D.O.L panel.

Duration:

10 days
Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30
Fridays, 07:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace / Electric
• 116335 – Refrigeration Trade, tools and instruments / Electric
• 116464 – Sketch and construct electrical circuits applicable to three-phase
• 116463 – Fault find, repair and maintain AC motors, circuitry and controls
• 116466 – Inspect and maintain electrical control panels and circuitry
• Practical: Star/Delta panels and testing AC motors

Entry Requirements:

All candidates must have completed the Electrical 1 Courses.

Objective:

This course is an electrical course specifically developed for persons in the air conditioning and/or refrigeration industry. This course moves onto three phase systems. On successful completion of this course, the student will have the necessary electrical knowledge and practical skills to perform most of the electrical duties as may be required from a person working in the air conditioning and refrigeration fields. (Electrical fault finding and installations). Full workshop training component.

Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the understanding and the practical skills (competencies) needed on the worksite. Focusing on three phase systems, cables, volt drop, including star delta and part wind systems, three-phase diagrams, maintain panels and controls.

Skills obtain:

Sketch and construct electrical circuits applicable to three-phase. Star/Delta panels and testing AC motors

Duration:

10 days
Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30
Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 262177 – Operation of vapour compression commercial systems
• 261819 – Understanding various system components
• 116697 – Fault find a refrigeration plant stoppage or failure
• 116233 – Belt drives, couplings and bearings
• Practical – Pressure switch settings
• Practical – Commissioning Cold and Freezer rooms

Entry Requirements:

All candidates must have completed;
Basic Refrigeration and air-conditioning + Safe Handling of Refrigrants
Electrical 1 and 2

Objective:

On successful completion of this course the student will have the necessary knowledge and understanding of various commercial systems of the trade. This is the first phase to introduce refrigeration systems to students.

Outcome:

1. Understanding various system components.
2. Commissioning, repair and maintenance of refrigeration systems.

Skills obtain:

1. Pressure switch settings
2. Commissioning of vapour compression commercial systems

Duration:

10 days, Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30 and Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Refer to:

Basic Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning – Week 2

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace
• 116334 – Identify refrigerant containers and use of refrigerants.
• 116355 – Handle and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders
• Automotive Air Conditioning Unit Standard 116703 and 116708
• 116700 – Maintain safety in the handling group 1 and 2 refrigerants / Automotive
• Practical: Recover, Repair, Leak testing, Vacuum and Charging

Objective:

Training and assessment to comply with the legal requirements of the OHS Act. Pressure Equipment Regulation (Clause 17-18) July 2009 No. 85 of 1993.

Skills obtain:

This course, required by law enables persons to register as an authorised person in the relevant categories with SARACCA.

Duration:

3 days, Tuesday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace
• 116334 – Identify refrigerant containers and use of refrigerants.
• 116355 – Handle and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders
• 116468 – Adhere to the legal requirements of SANS 10147 Standards
• 116700 – Maintain safety in the handling group Hydrocarbons (R600a Isobutane and R290 Propane)
• Practical: Recover, Repair, Leak testing, Vacuum and Charging

Objective:

Training and assessment to comply with the legal requirements of the OHS Act. Pressure Equipment Regulation (Clause 17-18) July 2009 No. 85 of 1993.

Skills obtain:

This course, required by law enables persons to register as an authorised person in the relevant categories with SARACCA.

Duration:

5 days, Monday to Thursdays, from 08:30 to 15:30 and Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00

Unit Standard Codes:

• 116223 – OHS Act and safety in the workplace
• 116334 – Identify refrigerant containers and use of refrigerants.
• 116355 – Handle and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders
• 116468 – Adhere to the legal requirements of SANS 10147 Standards

Objective:

Training and assessment to comply with the legal requirements of the OHS Act. Pressure Equipment Regulation (Clause 17-18) July 2009 No. 85 of 1993.

Skills obtain:

This course, required by law enables persons to register as an authorised person in the relevant categories with SARACCA.

Duration:

2 days, Monday and Tuesdays, from 08:30 to 15:30

Half day course

• No PAYMENTS, No TRAINING:
• Needs: Pen, calculator, note book, highlighter and safety boots:
• Please bring ID card or copy of ID on first day of training:
• NB!! No food will be provided, only Tea and Coffee