| Do you wish to become an expert refrigerator and air | | | | - SI Units and basic terminology about air conditioning & |
| conditioning engineer? Are you looking to apply for a | | | | refrigeration; |
| refrigeration certification course? Well, a surge in the | | | | - HLC (heat load calculation for refrigeration systems); |
| number of people interested in a career in refrigeration | | | | - Case studies on Heat Load Calculations; |
| courses shows as they are one of the most lucrative | | | | - Basic Information on equipment selection and |
| career options in recent years. While there is an array | | | | branching equipment into AC & R tools et al; |
| of institutes offering such courses, only few are reliable | | | | - Basic overview of key refrigeration components |
| and recognised by certification bodies. | | | | including condensers, evaporators, capillary tubes, |
| There are a few important aspects to note before | | | | compressors and so on; |
| enrolling for an air conditioning certification course. The | | | | - Laws and Environmental concerns regarding |
| institute providing such courses should have the | | | | refrigeration. |
| following traits: | | | | Besides new aspiring refrigeration engineers, quantity |
| - The school should be reliable and experienced; | | | | surveyors, heating & ventilating engineers, architects |
| - It should offer in-depth courses and course materials; | | | | and newly appointed staff can also enrol for a basic |
| - The institute should have excellent training methods; | | | | course on refrigeration to know the latest in air |
| - It should have a website with testimonials and key | | | | conditioning technology. |
| information about the courses offered; | | | | Advanced courses offer a more comprehensive |
| When looking for a certificate in air conditioning, an | | | | study material and method to students. Most |
| aspiring engineer should first enrol for the basic course. | | | | comprehensive courses provide in-depth information |
| Most experienced schools provide special introductory | | | | topics such as VRV and VRF. These courses also |
| courses that educate students about the basics of air | | | | ensure students learn intricate methods and |
| conditioning technology & refrigeration techniques. | | | | terminology in the training facility. Advanced |
| Once the student successfully completes this course, | | | | refrigeration courses aim to enhance, improve and |
| he or she can enrol for advanced courses. The basic | | | | update the skills of both experienced engineers and |
| air conditioning and refrigeration courses include: | | | | beginners alike, with diverse and complex subjects |
| - Fundamentals of refrigeration, air conditioning and | | | | including installation, service, repair and fault finding. |
| equipment; | | | | |