Training

6 City & Guilds approved modules are on offer. Our dedicated training workshop is fully equipped with training rig, cutaway sections of components with full multi-media presentation.

We are committed to offering training to the highest standard and the greatest depth. The technical training programme teaches the theoretical and practical foundations (such as equipment operation, service procedure and theoretical principles) before moving on to more specialist areas, including component construction and operation, electrical control and diagnostic skills. This allows the technicians to handle a full range of a/c work rather than being limited to basic a/c servicing. Technicians develop advanced skills over an extended period. Knowledge is developed by following a logical learning path and learnt in manageable sections, with time between modules to cement new skills.

Current Course Fees

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Automotive Air Conditioning Part One

Module 1

Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling

City & Guilds Number 3791-10

Automotive Air Conditioning Part Two

Modules 1 to 4

Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling

Air Conditioning Components

Air Conditioning Auto Elects

Air Conditioning Basic Diagnostics

City & Guilds Number 3791-11

Automotive Air Conditioning Part Three

Modules 1 to 6

Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling

Air Conditioning Components

Air Conditioning Auto Electronics

Air Conditioning Basic Diagnostics

Air Conditioning Advanced Diagnostics

Climate Control

City & Guilds Number 3791-12

Module 1: Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling

Two major areas are covered. The first is a broad introduction to the theory and principles of automotive air conditioning. This includes heat transfer, humidity, temperature and pressure. There is also examination of system components and control.

The second key area concentrates more on contextual issues. These include environmental implications and health and safety regulations. Clear best practise procedures are promoted for refrigerant handling and equipment operation. On completion, technicians have a foundation knowledge, which the other modules then build upon. Service and repair procedures and equipment operation are covered allowing technicians to work this area safely and effectively. Practical understanding of process from refrigeration recovery to final charging is covered to allow technicians to leave the two-day course with skills to safely develop their capabilities.

Module 2: Components

This module examines in considerable detail automotive air conditioning parts and components. Clear explanation is provided of construction, operation, fitting, service and repair. Understanding is aided through the use of cutaways for demonstration purposes. While learning this new detail technicians are forced to re-use the information learnt in module 1

Module 3: Auto Electrics

This module examines the fundamentals of auto electrical circuits. Wiring diagrams and explanations of component operation enable fairly detailed understanding of key principles. As all a/c systems use electrical control this knowledge should be universally applicable. The moves towards increasing electrical complexity and climate control systems mean that a foundation of electrical understanding will be vital. This module provides the preparatory knowledge required.

Module 4: Basic Diagnosis

This module involves another increase in the level of detail concerning likely system faults. Greater detail on faults and causes is taught along with proper checking, fault diagnosis and data collection procedures

Module 5 Climate Control

Provide a more specialist knowledge relating to some general challenges that climate control systems pose. As previously the construction, location and operation of key components is covered in some detail. Wider understanding of the effect of integrated climate control systems on the entire heating and ventilation system is also studied.

Module 6: Advanced Diagnosis

For many of the most complex modern climate control systems fairly advanced diagnosis techniques and methods ar4e required. Study is included of the proper tools and procedures for the involved types of diagnosis and repair

Current course fees

Module 1 (2days) £398.00 + VAT per student, including City & Guilds Fee.

Modules 2-6 (1 day each) £225.00 per day + VAT per student, including City &
Guilds Fee.

There is a discount scheme for those who purchase training and equipment.