Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly

Refrigeration Tools Identification Usage And Maintenance Training

SAQA US 116335 | NQF 2 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, use, and maintain refrigeration tools safely and effectively. It covers tool selection, proper handling techniques, routine maintenance procedures, and compliance with relevant safety standards. By the end of the course, participants will be able to perform tool-related tasks confidently in a refrigeration context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe the purpose of common refrigeration tools and equipment.
  • Demonstrate correct and safe usage of hand tools, power tools, and specialised refrigeration instruments.
  • Apply routine maintenance procedures to ensure tool longevity and accuracy.
  • Analyse tool condition and determine when repair or replacement is necessary.
  • Implement safety protocols when handling refrigerants and pressurised systems.
  • Evaluate the suitability of tools for specific refrigeration tasks and system types.

Target Audience

This course is designed for refrigeration technicians, maintenance personnel, and apprentices in the HVAC&R industry who need to develop or enhance their practical tool skills. It is also suitable for supervisors and trainers seeking to standardise tool usage practices.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Refrigeration Tools and Safety

Objectives:
• Identify common refrigeration tools and their purposes.
• Explain safety precautions for handling tools and refrigerants.
• Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Classify tools into categories: hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.

Topics:
• Overview of refrigeration systems and components.
• Types of hand tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters.
• Power tools: drills, grinders, heat guns.
• Precision instruments: gauges, thermometers, vacuum pumps.
• Safety protocols: lockout/tagout, refrigerant handling.
• Introduction to tool storage and organization.

Day 2: Identification and Selection of Refrigeration Tools

Objectives:
• Identify specific tools for refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging.
• Select appropriate tools for given tasks based on system type.
• Interpret tool specifications and markings.
• Recognise tool wear and damage indicators.

Topics:
• Refrigerant recovery tools: recovery units, cylinders, hoses.
• Evacuation tools: vacuum pumps, micron gauges.
• Charging tools: manifold gauges, charging scales, sight glasses.
• Tubing tools: tube cutters, flaring tools, swaging tools.
• Leak detection tools: electronic leak detectors, UV dye kits.
• Tool selection criteria: pressure ratings, compatibility.

Day 3: Proper Usage of Refrigeration Tools

Objectives:
• Demonstrate correct techniques for using manifold gauges and vacuum pumps.
• Apply proper procedures for refrigerant recovery and charging.
• Use leak detection tools effectively.
• Perform tubing preparation and joint making.

Topics:
• Manifold gauge operation: connecting, reading pressures, interpreting.
• Vacuum pump usage: setup, deep evacuation, holding vacuum test.
• Refrigerant recovery: procedures for liquid and vapour recovery.
• Charging methods: liquid charging, vapour charging, superheat/subcooling.
• Leak detection: electronic, ultrasonic, bubble methods.
• Tubing preparation: cutting, deburring, flaring, brazing.

Day 4: Maintenance and Care of Refrigeration Tools

Objectives:
• Perform routine cleaning and lubrication of tools.
• Calibrate precision instruments like gauges and thermometers.
• Identify common tool faults and perform basic repairs.
• Implement a tool maintenance schedule.

Topics:
• Cleaning procedures for hand tools and power tools.
• Lubrication of moving parts: wrenches, pliers, drill chucks.
• Calibration of manifold gauges, thermometers, and micron gauges.
• Troubleshooting common issues: sticking valves, worn seals.
• Basic repairs: replacing O-rings, hoses, and batteries.
• Developing a maintenance log and schedule.

Day 5: Practical Integration and Assessment

Objectives:
• Apply all skills to a complete refrigeration servicing scenario.
• Demonstrate proper tool selection, usage, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot tool-related problems during a practical task.
• Complete a written assessment on tool identification and safety.

Topics:
• Practical exercise: system diagnosis, recovery, evacuation, charging.
• Tool selection for each step of the service process.
• Troubleshooting tool malfunctions during the task.
• Final written assessment covering all unit standard outcomes.
• Review of key safety and maintenance practices.
• Feedback and certification guidance.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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