Course Outline:
- Methods of hazard prevention.
- Methods used to protect surrounding work areas from infringement or contamination. Method used to protect the surrounding work areas.
- Method used to protect from damage due to portable heating equipment. Safe use of simple scaffold platforms.
- Different type of faults in refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Possible hazards and dangerous practices. Dangerous practices when using ladders and steps.
- Purpose and use of barriers and warning signs/lights to protect working personnel and members of the public from possible accidents.
- Purpose and use of protective clothing and safety equipment for a range of applications. Means of isolating electrical equipment/circuits.
- Dangers associated with the use of electrical equipment. Means of isolating refrigerant circuits.
- Dangers associated with the release of refrigerant from a system.
- Toxic effect of materials used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Preventative and remedial action to be taken in the case of exposure to hazardous material. Troubleshooting heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units.
- Various techniques of air balancing in ducting system.
- Chiller system water treatment systems in accordance to HVAC protocols.
- Core understanding of determining causes of malfunctions and correcting them properly. Installation and testing of pumps, motors, fan coils and piping.
- To perform preventative and general maintenance tasks on HVAC systems. planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance.
responding to breakdowns. diagnosing faults. - Obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings. managing budgets.
- Maintaining statistical and financial records.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. creating maintenance procedures.
- Managing stocks of supplies and equipment.