New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade Assistant) (Level 3)

This programme consist of 120 Credits. The courses includes:


Core Engineering Calculations, Materials, and Engineering Drawings (15 Credits)

Students will learn the use of mathematics and mechanics in engineering, how to interpret heating, ventilating, and air conditioning drawings, the use of common engineering materials and metals, and safety on engineering worksites.

 

Core Engineering Practical and Safety (15 Credits)

Students will learn to correctly select, use, and care for engineering hand tools, power tools, and fasteners. Students will also learn to apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite, including how to shift heavy loads safely.

 

Refrigeration Principles and Operations (30 Credits)

Students will learn about ozone depletion, global warming, and refrigeration and air conditioning principles and applications.

Refrigeration Assembly and Site Safe (30 Credits)

Students will learn fabrication and assembly of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including site-safe.

 

Welding for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (15 Credits)

Students will learn about applying safe welding procedures, preparing and purging braze piping for refrigeration and air conditioning and, joining metals using the torch brazing and soldering processes to industry standard.

 

Electrical Theory Electromotive Force and Magnetism (15 Credits)

Students will learn the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors and their effect on electrical circuits and electromotive force and electromagnetism theory.

 

Electrical Safety and Electrical Appliance Servicing (15 Credits)

Students will learn the practical skills required for Electrical Service Technicians – knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices, isolating and testing low-voltage electrical sub-circuits, and testing instruments and taking measurements.