Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning EVENING COURSE (part time)

Anyone who wants to develop their understanding of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technology is faced with the same problem. Most training programmes assume previous knowledge and dont address the basic principles. This introductory course seeks to address this problem. You will learn about: Refrigeration Principles Components Controls Air Conditioning Heat Pumps

Tues & Thursday Evenings 5.00pm - 9.00pm. Starting 28 June 2011

Course Content This course assumes no previous knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. It will give learners a basic - but solid understanding of the fundamentals of refrigeration, the main system types and components, the range of applications, including air conditioning and heat pumps, the use of controls, and the key provisions and impact of recent legislation on the sector. Learning Objectives Improve your understanding of RAC systems and the underlying theory Test your existing knowledge and skills and your aptitude for a career in RAC See the theory applied to live RAC systems in a dedicated RAC workshop Gain a solid base knowledge of RAC technology with a view to exploring further learning opportunities Get better value from RAC product training provided by suppliers Gain hands-on experience of RAC equipment as you strip down and rebuild a complete heat-pump refrigeration circuit. Training Provider The training will be provided by Refrigeration Skillnet with experienced industry practitioners, professional trainers and third level lecturers of refrigeration apprenticeship programmes. Who Should Attend? This course is particularly well suited to learners who are:

working in the RAC sector with no previous

training on RAC fundamentals, e.g., sales and support staff, new employees, technical staff with other trade backgrounds or disciplines, considering further education (e.g., an apprenticeshaip) or a career in the RAC sector, responsible for the purchasing or operation of refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump systems. Minimum Entry Requirements There are no entry pre-requisites. We ask only that trainees are fully committed to completing the programme, have a good attitude to learning, and a genuine interest in RAC technology. Course Cost Non member companies
Member Company Subsidy

1,699.00
( 700.00)

Network Member Companies

Job seekers: fully subsidised

999.00

Cost includes registration, training, and course materials, Location Refrigeration SKILLNET Training Centre, Unit 7 Northwest Centre, Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Refrigeration SKILLNET Unit 7 Northwest Centre Northwest Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 01 88 55 200 087 764 3060 info@refrigerationskillnet.ie www.refrigerationskillnet.ie
Refrigeration Skillnet is a not-for-profit, industry led learning network for companies in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector in Ireland. The Refrigeration Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.

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Terms & Conditions Places will be awarded on a first come first serve basis and will only be reserved for candidates who have paid in full. No credit terms available. Payment by cheque/bank draft/transfer only. Cheques/drafts to be made out to Refrigeration Skillnet. Subsidies (where applicable) are granted subject to full payment and compliance with DETE and Skillnets Ltd terms and conditions see www.skillnets.com. Claims in respect of any cancellation received in writing up to fourteen days prior to the course will be met in full. All cancellations thereafter will be payable in full. Substitutions may be made at any time. We reserve the right at our absolute discretion and without further liability to cancel the course in which case payment will be refunded.
Refrigeration Skillnet is a not-for-profit, industry led learning network for companies in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector in Ireland. The Refrigeration Skillnet funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.