Natural Refrigerants, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

Course details

The use of natural refrigerants in Australia is rapidly increasing as the refrigeration industry responds to environmental and safety concerns.

Current refrigeration and air conditioning workers require additional training in the correct handling of natural refrigerants during installation, commissioning, servicing and repair.

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to properly handle hydrocarbon refrigerants.

Prerequisites

You must hold a Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade qualification, or Certificate III in Appliance Servicing trade qualification, or equivalent.

Course Content

This courses covers the following National Units of Competency

UNEENEEJ174A Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants

• This unit covers the safety and legal requirements to handle, use and store hydrocarbon refrigerants. All safety aspects are covered to Australian and International standards. Legal requirements are covered at local, State & National level.

UEENEEJ175A Service and repair self contained hydrocarbon air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• This unit covers specialised procedures for servicing and repairs to achieve the effective and efficient operation of primarily self contained air conditioning and refrigeration equipment using Hydrocarbon as the refrigerant. It reinforces safe working practice and encompasses applying specialised knowledge of refrigeration principles that apply to Hydrocarbon, following service manuals, testing, locating and rectifying faults and defective components and completing the necessary service documentation.