Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance
Cooling systems fail through refrigerant loss, fouling and control faults, usually during the hottest week of the year. This course covers maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning plant reliably and legally.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The refrigeration cycle and what each component does
- 02System types: direct expansion, chilled water and split systems
- 03Diagnosing faults from pressures, temperatures and superheat
- 04Refrigerant handling, recovery and legal obligations
- 05Condensers, evaporators, fouling and airflow
- 06Controls, sensors, protection devices and their faults
- 07Energy efficiency and reducing cooling cost
What you will gain
- Explain the refrigeration cycle and system components
- Diagnose faults from pressures and temperatures
- Handle refrigerants lawfully and safely
- Maintain condensers, evaporators and airflow
- Service controls, sensors and protection devices
- Improve energy efficiency of cooling plant
Who should attend
- Refrigeration and air conditioning technicians
- Facilities and maintenance staff
- Building services engineers
- Maintenance supervisors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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