Info on training programs available at R&A Training Centre

1. 2015 Program

2. PRIOR LEARNING
This qualification assumes that the candidate has already achieved a General Education and Training Certificate
at NQF Level 1 or ABET Level 4 or Grade 9 school level.
NB!! Basic literacy and numeracy is requiredNB!! Basic literacy and numeracy is required

4. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Basic Refrigeration 1Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Basic Refrigeration 1
Define and explain the principles of thermodynamics and carry out basic
calculations involving heat
NLRD116236
Explain the operation of basic vapour compression refrigeration systems,
and identify and explain the function of the components and accessories
as well as their retrieval and storage procedures
NLRD262177
Identify, use and maintain refrigeration trade specific tools and instruments NLRD116335
Identify, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the
air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades
NLRD116239
Work safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or
electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
installations
NLRD116241
Perform basic gas welding as applicable to air-conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation installations
NLRD116245
Join and install refrigerant piping NLRD116229
PlusPlus
Safe handling of Refrigeration CourseSafe handling of Refrigeration Course

5. Safe Handling of RefrigerationSafe Handling of Refrigeration
Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act as it applies to employees in the air-
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries
NLRD116223
Identify refrigerant containers, explain handling procedures and discuss the
use of refrigerants
NLRD116334
Handle refrigerant containers and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders NLRD116355
Maintain safety in the handling group 1 and 2 refrigerants NLRD116700

6. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Basic Electrical 1Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Basic Electrical 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act as it applies to employees in the air-
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries
NLRD116223
Work safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or
electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
installations
NLRD116241
Demonstrate understanding of fundamentals of electricity and its application
in air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation equipment
NLRD116232
Install, connect and maintain electrical cables and conductors as applied in
air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116243
Sketch and construct electrical circuits applicable to single-phase air
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116244
Identify and set ON-OFF control devices as used in air conditioning and
refrigeration systems, explain their operation and discuss their
application and fault finding
NLRD116226

7. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Advance Electrical 2Air-Conditioning and refrigeration - Advance Electrical 2
Demonstrate an understanding of logic controllers as used in air
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation applications
NLRD116460
Fault find, repair and maintain AC motors, circuitry and controls as applied to
air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116463
Sketch and construct three-phase circuits as used in air-conditioning,
refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116464
Inspect and maintain electrical control panels and circuitry as used for air-
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116466
Interpret the effect of operating conditions on components, safety and control
devices
NLRD262178

8. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Plant CleanerAir-Conditioning and refrigeration – Plant Cleaner
Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act as it applies to employees in the air-
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries
NLRD116223
Identify, use and maintain refrigeration trade specific tools and instruments NLRD116335
Identify refrigerant containers, explain handling procedures and discuss the
use of refrigerants
NLRD116334
Handle refrigerant containers and transfer refrigerants into service cylinders NLRD116355
Clean air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation plants, components and
work sites
NLRD116238

9. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Pipe FitterAir-Conditioning and refrigeration – Pipe Fitter
Identify, use and maintain refrigeration trade specific tools and instruments NLRD116335
Identify materials, piping, fitting, jointing methods and insulation materials
used for air-conditioning and refrigeration installations
NLRD116230
Join and install refrigerant piping NLRD116229
Perform basic arc welding of metals as applicable to air-conditioning,
refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116245
Identify and apply fixing methods for piping, ducting and equipment used in
the trade of air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
NLRD116234
Work Safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or
electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
installations
NLRD116241

10. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Maintenance & RepairAir-Conditioning and refrigeration – Maintenance & Repair
Identify and set ON-OFF control devices as used in air conditioning and
refrigeration systems, explain their operation and discuss their
application and fault finding
NLRD116226
Fault find an air-conditioning, refrigeration or ventilation plant stoppage or
failure
NLRD116697
Identify and apply fixing methods for piping, ducting and equipment used in
the trade of air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
NLRD116234
Clean air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation plants, components and
work sites
NLRD116238
Work Safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or
electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
installations
NLRD116241

11. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Advance Refrigeration 2Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Advance Refrigeration 2
Adhere to the legal requirements of SANS 10147 standards when handling
group 1 refrigerants
NLRD116468
Apply An Understanding Of Various Systems, System Components, The
Actual And The Theoretical Refrigeration Cycle
NLRD261819
Dismantle and assemble air conditioning and refrigeration equipment NLRD116712
Identify and apply insulation methods and materials for piping and flat
surfaces as applicable to air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
NLRD116707
Identify and state application of belt drives, couplings, gearboxes and
bearings used on air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation plants
and recognize misaligned, mismatched and worn components
NLRD116233
Interpret air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation plant layout and
component drawings, sketches and specifications
NLRD116717

12. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Arc Welding / TradeAir-Conditioning and refrigeration – Arc Welding / Trade
Perform basic gas welding as applicable to air-conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation installations
NLRD116245
Perform basic arc welding of metals as applicable to air-conditioning,
refrigeration and ventilation installations
NLRD116245

13. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – First Aid level 1 / 2 / 3Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – First Aid level 1 / 2 / 3
Level 1 - Perform basic life support and first aid procedures NLRD119567
Level 2 - Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the
workplace
NLRD120496
Level 3 - Provide first aid as an advanced first responder NLRD376480

14. Air-Conditioning and refrigeration – Light / Medium - ScaffoldingAir-Conditioning and refrigeration – Light / Medium - Scaffolding
Erect, Use, inspect and dismantle tower scaffolding NLRD9672
The use of Safety harness
Signage, barricading, hazards and risk identifications pertaining to specified
requirements, in terms of working at heights

15. MCD Training CentreMCD Training Centre - Refrigeration & Air-conditioning dept
58 Umgeni Street
Three Rivers
Vereeniging
Jannie KotzeJannie Kotze
Cell – 083 377 1713083 377 1713
Fax – 2 mail – 086 625 3242086 625 3242
Fax – 016 454 0201016 454 0201
Email – ratraining@mweb.co.zaratraining@mweb.co.za or
jalkot@iafrica.comjalkot@iafrica.com

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