Construction & Building Trades
The Air Conditioning Technician programme is a structured professional vocational training programme aligned with professional standards, workplace procedures, and real industry practice in climate control systems. The programme is designed to develop practical professional competence, technical judgement, safe working practices, and the ability to install, service, inspect, and troubleshoot air conditioning systems in accordance with quality requirements. Training is organised into progressive training blocks and includes classroom theory, supervised practical work, guided technical tasks, and formal assessment. The published programme structure, curriculum, and learning outcomes support institutional documentation, transparency, and external or international verification.
Individuals seeking formal vocational qualification and documented competence in air conditioning installation, servicing, and maintenance.
Practitioners with practical experience who want to systematise skills, close competence gaps, and validate professional capability through structured training and assessment.
Employees of companies and service providers who require documented proof of competence for career development, tendering, compliance, or professional progression.
Apply occupational safety requirements, electrical safety rules, and environmentally responsible handling procedures during installation and service work on air conditioning systems.
Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and manufacturer documentation for air conditioning equipment.
Select and use hand tools, measuring instruments, installation materials, and service equipment correctly for climate control tasks.
Install indoor and outdoor units, piping, drainage, mounting elements, and electrical connections in accordance with technical requirements and workplace procedures.
Carry out maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and operational checks of air conditioning systems according to service schedules and quality standards.
Identify faults, non-conformities, and performance issues in air conditioning systems and apply appropriate corrective actions within the scope of professional responsibility.
Record measurements, service activities, defects, and completed work accurately in maintenance and job documentation.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and clients regarding technical findings, work progress, safety issues, and service recommendations.
Instructional time
Total: 480 academic hours (Theory 180, Practice 240, Independent study 40, Final assessment 20).
Issued documents
Assessment
Assessment includes continuous evaluation through tests and practical tasks, observation of workshop performance, review of technical documentation, and a final practical examination against defined competence criteria.
Prerequisites
Basic literacy and numeracy, readiness for practical training, and the ability to follow occupational safety requirements. Prior professional experience is not mandatory.
Training format
Competence-based vocational training delivered through classroom theory, supervised practical workshops, guided exercises, technical tasks, equipment handling practice, and formal assessment.