Refrigeration

F-Gas & ODS Refrigerant Handling Theory Workshops

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre
Unit 7 Northwest Centre,
Northwest Business Park,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15
Trainer South Easter Regional College (SERC)
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Trainees should have working knowledge of Refrigeration or air conditioning equipment and working towards Refrigeration Handling certification (City & Guilds 2079). Minimum 1 year experience

Otherwise trainees should complete Principles of RAC: FETAC Level 6 or Fundamentals of Refrigeration (Part Time)or similar.

Careers or Further Progression City & Guilds 2079 Category I
FETAC Level 5 refrigerant Handling
City & Guilds 6127 Level 2 Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Course Content - Thermodynamics or refrigeration (refresher)
- Impact of Refrigerants on the Environment
- Commissioning and maintenance record keeping
- Leak checking methodology and record keeping
- F-Gas handling, storage and disposal
- Component leakage risks and prevention
- Montreal Protocol
- Hazards
Duration Two evening workshops
Comment Refrigeration Skillnet is a not-for profit, industry-led learning network for companies in the refrigeration, air conditioning (RAC), heat pump and fire engineering 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.
Course Fee Subsidised training for Refrigeration Skillnet network member companies.

(not a member?... see www.refrigerationskillnet.ie for info)

Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/trainingcourses.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Wiring Diagrams

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Portlaoise, Sligo, Dundalk
Eligibility Technicians working, or seeking to work, in installation, commissioning, service or consulting for RAC, heat-pumps or fire suppression.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Must have a working electrical or mechanical knowledge
Course Content On completion the trainee will be able to:
- Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
- Differentiate between single phase and three phase wiring diagrams
- Understand control wiring diagrams and state their purpose
- Identify common components and symbols in RAC wiring diagrams such as actuators, switches, starters, capacitors, relays, transformers, and more
- Instruct other trades (such as electrical or BMS) on their requirements
- Use wiring diagrams for troubleshooting
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet Member companies Fully subsidised for Job seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment To book: http://alturl.com/5ngev
Duration 2 evening training sessions
Course Fee Not a member? see www.refrigerationskillnet.ie
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

HydroCarbon Refrigerant Safe Handling (R290 & R600)

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Trainer Jane Gartshaw Cool Concerns
Methods of Assessment Theory Exam
Learning Outcomes • Background to the use of hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants
• Properties of HCs
• Safe handling, including charging, recovery and leak testing
• Cylinders and cylinder storage and transport
• Performance of HCs
• Design of systems with HCs Standards and regulations
Download Application Form http://alturl.com/ix333
Eligibility Design, installation and service engineers who may be required to work with HC refrigerants and who need to be aware of the special safety considerations associated with such refrigerants.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Craft Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or
City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Handling City & Guilds 6127 Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or
Appropriate Experience
Careers or Further Progression Level 3 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
C&G2079 F-Gas Regulations
Course Content There is a growing market for HC Refrigeration Systems and this is being driven by high profile end-users such as Unilever (Walls/HB Ice Cream), Sainsburys, Aldi and Coca Cola. Even the move towards CO2 refrigeration is having an impact as HC Refrigerants are often used for the high side in Cascade Systems.
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course Date: Monday 18th February 2013
Duration 1/2 day
Comment Includes BOC Care Card
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €155.00
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/bookatrainingcourse.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning - Level 2

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Learning Outcomes • Understand health, safety, communications issues in the Mechanical Engineering Sector (MES) and it’s main bodies and organisations
• Interpret drawings, specifications, data and describe the use of I.T. in the sector
• Describe the tools and the work processes used in the MES sector.
• Calculate and quantify from drawings and mark and set out refrigeration plant.
• Understand construction methods and the materials used in the MES sector.
• Describe the structure and organisation of the RAC industry and its contribution to GDP.
• Explain the relationship between cooling systems, energy usage and the environment.
• Describe and explain cooling systems and technology.
• Explain the basic science of cooling and use charts to calculate quantities.
• Describe and explain small cooling system electrics, electronics and controls.
• Describe and explain brazing principles and processes.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems
Careers or Further Progression Level 3 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
C&G2079 F-Gas Regulations
Course Content Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Level 2:
The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to select, install, commission, maintain and service refrigeration plant used in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment.

Through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered over 12 fortnightly 2 day sessions, thus reducing workplace absence though:
Self learning materials
Online support
1:1 tutorials
Group tutorials
Practical workshops

Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment To book: http://alturl.com/snmh9
Duration 28 weeks
Comment Includes City & Guilds 2079 Category I certification
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Entry Level to Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre
Unit 7 Northwest Centre,
Northwest Business Park,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15
Trainer George Condell
Learning Outcomes 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 refrigeration circuit.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements 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 apprenticeship) or a career in the RAC sector,
responsible for the purchasing or operation of refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump systems.

Careers or Further Progression Level 2 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas & ODS Regulations For Stationary RAC
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.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course Dates:
14th / 21st / 28th February 2013
6th / 13th / 20th 27th March 2013
3rd April 2013
Subjects Taught Refrigeration
Air Conditioning
Heat-pumps
Controls
Components
Legislation
Duration One Day a week for 8 weeks
Comment Refrigeration Skillnet is a not-for profit, industry-led learning network for companies in the refrigeration, air conditioning (RAC), heat pump and fire engineering 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.
Number of Places 15
Course Fee Subsidised training for Refrigeration Skillnet network member companies.
(not a member?... see www.refrigerationskillnet.ie for info)
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/trainingcourses.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

F-Gas & ODS Regulations C&G 2079 Cat I Masterclass

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre,
Unit 7 Northwest Centre,
Northwest Business Park,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15.
Trainer George Condell
Methods of Assessment Theory and Practical
Learning Outcomes • Identify basic terms, principles, units, theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants.
• Identify the causes and effects of global warming and climate change.
• Identify causes and effects of ozone depletion.
• Identify stationary refrigerant, air conditioning and heat-pump system components, functions and leakage risk.
• Identify the hazards and safe working practices for the installation, commissioning and handling of refrigerants.
• Fabricate, braze and examine pipework.
• Undertake pressure testing, evacuation and record completion.
• Undertake refrigerant charging, leak checking and record keeping.
• Recovery and disposal preparation of refrigerant and oil.
Download Application Form http://alturl.com/szuhn
Eligibility Suitable for Experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers.

Blended learning course: internet access required

Note this course is a blended learning course and internet access is required.

Minimum requirements: Explorer / Mozilla, adobe reader, flash player.

Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Recommended:
Craft Certificate or C&G2078 or C&G6127 L2 or FETAC Principles of RAC or appropriate experience.
Course Content The aim of this course is to provide the experienced engineer with the knowledge, skills and certification to work on the installation, service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of stationary refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump equipment that contains refrigerants classified as either fluorinated gasses (F-Gas) or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

Workplace absence is reduced through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered with 1 day classroom training and 1 day assessment with:
• Self learning materials
• Online support
• 1:1 tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Practical workshops

Financial Support €200.00 subsidy for Refrigeration Skillnet Network members
Job Seekers fully subsidised
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course starts on Thursday 24th January 2013 with assessments practicle & theory on 1st February 2013

Course Starts:Thursday 7th March 2013 with assessments practicle & theory on Thursday 14th March 2013

Duration 2 days classroom + blended learning
Number of Places 6
Course Fee €595.00
Course Web Page: 
http://issuu.com/refrigerationskillnet/docs/rt010fgas2079?mode=window&viewMode=singlePage
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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