Air Conditioning Training













				Energy Solutions provides Air Conditioning Energy Assessor Training Course (Air Con APEL) throughout the UK. All Air Conditioning Energy Assessor Training Courses including Air Con Apel are designed to allow a candidate to perform an Air Conditioning Assessment also known as an Air Conditioning Inspection once fully qualified and accredited. At level 3 candidates will be undertaking air conditioning energy assessments on unitary, simple and multi split packaged and simple VRF/VRV air conditioning plant, equipments and systems. This 3 day course focuses on key issues that will need to be considered when collecting information and preparing reports on packaged system. Throughout the course the classroom learning will be supported by practical sessions as necessary during which you will inspect packaged systems and develop your inspection and reporting skills. Course Structure Overview of legislation and the requirements for air conditioning inspection Theory of Refrigeration System, Thermodynamics and properties of refrigerants System faults and fault-finding Air Conditioning Systems/Equipment The inspection methodology The reporting software Developing recommendations and producing the report Practical case study exercises nce training is complete you will move into a period of assessment where you will demonstrate the practical application of the skills you have learned and provide evidence of your ability to practise competently as an Air-Conditioning Energy Assessor. You will show that you have the full range of skills and knowledge required by carrying out air-conditioning energy assessments and submitting these for formal assessment. Cost: Introductory offer: £2000+VAT (Normal fee: £2,250+VAT) Intended audience : Level3/Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessors Building professionals with sound knowledge of the commercial buildings sector who can demonstrate experience of site inspection and practice How to apply: Please complete the enquiry form and contact our administration team who can process your course booking. We will then respond with full details of assessment procedures, confirmation of training dates and joining instructions. At Level 4 candidates will be undertaking energy assessments of large centralised air conditioning plant, equipment and systems. Level 4 assessors will also be qualified to inspect and report on packaged air conditioning systems. This 5 day course focuses on key issues that will need to be considered when collecting information and preparing reports on complex, centralised plant air conditioning systems. Packaged air conditioning systems are also covered. The course uses case study material and classroom exercises to help candidates develop a methodical approach to the inspection of building air conditioning systems. The programme includes case study exercises to develop inspection and reporting skills. Course Structure: Overview of legislation and the requirements for air conditioning inspection Theory of Refrigeration system, Thermodynamics and properties of refrigerants Faults and Fault-finding Air Conditioning Systems/Equipment Air Conditioning Technology (complex systems) The inspection methodology The reporting software Developing recommendations and producing the report Case study exercises on complex air conditioning systems Once training is complete you will move into a period of assessment where you will demonstrate the practical application of the skills you have learned and provide evidence of your ability to practise competently as an Air-Conditioning Energy Assessor. You will show that you have the full range of skills and knowledge required by the carrying out air-conditioning energy assessments and submitting these for formal assessment. Cost: Introductory offer: £2500+VAT (Normal fee :£2,950+VAT) Intended audience : To ensure that all Level 4 applicants have a good background of knowledge and understanding of air conditioning processes ABBE requires candidates to meet one or more of the following criteria: Accredited Level 3 air conditioning energy assessors are required to have a minimum of six months experience during which they are to have lodged a minimum of 6 reports on simple ac systems; Accredited non-domestic energy assessors qualified at Level 4 (and above) with background training, qualifications and experience in air-conditioning systems and technologies are required to have a minimum of six months experience and to have lodged an average of no less than ONE Level 4 NDEA report per month on buildings with complex air conditioning systems; Building services engineers, facilities managers, refrigeration and maintenance personnel with a portfolio demonstrating sufficient experience of air conditioning site inspection, management, installation, maintenance and repair. How to apply: Please complete the registration form and contact our administration team on 0845 310 2407 who can process your course booking. We will then respond with full details of assessment procedures, confirmation of training dates and joining instructions. If you are currently working within the ‘air conditioning’ sector either designing, installing, or servicing/maintaining systems you may qualify for the APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) route to becoming a qualified ACI assessor. Rather than attending a training course and building a portfolio of evidence you may only need to submit 3 ‘sample’ lodgements to ensure you meet the National Occupational Standards. To follow this route you need to be able to demonstrate the following: Two years of practical experience within the past five years. Cost: £450+VAT for APEL Training course. Training uses candidates existing knowledge and introduces them to the Energy Assessment Software. Prior knowledge will need to be used to effectively complete correct Energy Assessments. A one day training course is essential to introduce candidates to the use of this software and energy assessment of Air Conditioning systems.. Registration and Assessment: £450+VAT. Assessment of your Prior Experimental Learning is included within this price and accreditation with Northgate is fully included. Intended audience: Building Services Engineers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Facilities Management Engineers If you feel that you fulfil the above criteria or have further enquiries regarding this option please contact Energy Solutions directly on 0845 310 2407. If you would like further information or to arrange a centre visit please contact the Energy Solutions enquiries centre on 0845 310 2407. Our enquiries team will be happy to answer any question you have.