Airedale International - CPD / Seminar Information

All Airedale CPDs below conform with the following:

Duration: CPDs last on average 2 or 3 days unless stated otherwise

Accreditation: TBC

Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Mechanical

Course length: 2 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £350 + VAT (includes tuition, materials, lunch and refreshment) - Group discounts available now on all courses

Course Description
An intensive, introductory 2 day course covering a wide subject field, ideal for those: New to the industry or with limited experience of A C & R systems / Seeking to obtain basic knowledge of A C & R by attending a formal course / Keen to use it as a stepping stone to the more advanced Modules 2 and 3

Knowledge Gained

• A & C equipment and how it ensures ideal conditions for human comfort
• Benefits to the environment and operating costso of an efficient A C system
• Heat gains and losses Fundamentals of A C & R including the vapour compression cycle
• Modern refrigerants
• Basic knowledge of Psychometrics
• How to analyse an A C & R circuit using gauges and thermometers

Module 2: Air conditioning installation, commissioning & maintenance - Mechanical

Course length: 3 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £500 + VAT (includes tuition, materials, lunch and refreshment) - Group discounts available now on all courses

Course Description
A more advanced course covering a wide subject field - from installation of a system, including its pipework, through to commissioning of the system and final hand over - ideal for: Existing installation, service, project, application or commissioning engineers Anyone wanting to build on their existing knowledge of A C & R systems, and their role in modern buildings, as provided by Module 1

Knowledge Gained

• Basic fundamentals of commissioning A C systems Tools and equipment needed for the testing of air and water flow, temperature and electrical components
• Sound brazing practices
• Health & Safety aspects of working with various gases
• Delegates will also be able to safely and effectively: Carry out pressure testing and evacuation Reclaim and charge refrigerants

Module 3: Design principles - Mechanical

Course length: 3 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £500 + VAT (includes tuition, materials, lunch and refreshment) - Group discounts available now on all courses

Course Description
An intensive 3 day course ideal for: Potential A C & R system designers, sales, application and project engineers seeking an in-depth appreciation of design, specification and installation to hand over of reliable and energy efficient systems Those wishing to build on existing knowledge gained from previous experience or who have attended Modules 1 and 2 Installation and maintenance engineers seeking a broader understanding of A C design and how they can further improve the efficiency of the system

Knowledge Gained

• Load calculations
• Design considerations, including ductwork, water and refrigeration pipework, noise and vibration
• Design principles such as equipment selection
• Noise
• The impact design and equipment selection has on the future efficiency of a system

ConstructionSkills F-gas J11 - Category 1 - Mechanical

Course length: 3 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £500 + VAT (includes tuition, materials, lunch and refreshment)

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Course Description
Engineers carrying out leak testing, refrigerant recovery, installation or Service & Maintenance on systems containing more than 3kg of refrigerant

Knowledge Gained
This course gives you mandatory F-Gas certification for a period of five years as required by EC Regulation 842/2006. You will also be familiar with:

• Current legislation and environmental concerns
• Causes and effects of ozone depletion and global warming
• Reclaim and recycling of refrigerants
• Important commissioning techniques leading to a more efficient energy cycle
• Pipework and brazing skills
• Pressure Enthalpy diagrams and the Vapour Compression Cycle

ConstructionSkills J04 & J05 – Pipework & Brazing* - Mechanical

Course length: 2 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £350 + VAT (fee includes tuition, materials, lunch & refreshments)
*A one day renewal is available for this course – cost £250 excluding VAT
Group discounts available now on all courses

Course Description
A practical course ideal for A/C or refrigeration engineers who carry out installation & assembly work associated with pipework/brazing

Knowledge Gained

• Produce quality leak-proof joints working with different copper line diameters & brazing material alloys both in commercial and industrial applications
• Current info/legislation on how to use new refrigerants/jointing methods

ConstructionSkills Essential Electrics* - Mechanical

Course length: 2 days – various dates available

Venue: Airedale Training School, Leeds, UK

Fee: £350 + VAT (fee includes tuition, materials, lunch & refreshments)

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*A one day renewal is available for this course - cost £250 excluding VAT
Group discounts available now on all courses

Course Description
Those new to the A C & R industry, or those with some experience seeking formal training in basic electrical theory including essential practical skills This course is a requirement for anyone undertaking the ConstructionSkills Basic Refrigeration System Electrics Course

Knowledge Gained

• Basic electrical theory including electrical units and their measurement
• Practical wiring skills associated with control and power wiring
• Power supplies use and application
• Environmental requirements
• Instrumentation types and use

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