City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/6036/0
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma In Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 464 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
464 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Scientific Principles to Practical Vapour Compression Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of operation of the vapour compression system
- Know characteristics of line and pipe systems used in RAC systems
- Know how properties of air are controlled
- Know the principles of operation of heat pumps
- Know the impact of operating conditions on system performance
2
Electrical Systems for RAC and HP systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fundamental principles of electrical systems used in RAC and HP systems
- Know the requirements of electrical test instruments
- Be able to test electrical circuits
- Be able to fault find in electrical circuits for RAC and HP systems
3
Functions and Features of RAC and HP Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the function of a range of RAC and HP system components
- Know the operating principles for a range of RAC and HP system applications
- Know the properties of refrigerants
- Know the properties of oils
- Know the operating principles of a range of system controls
- Know the operation of a range of test instruments used in the RAC industry
4
Handling fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances _category I personnel_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- identify basic systems, terms, principles, units and how these relate to theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants
- identify the causes and effects of global warming and climate change
- identify causes and effects of ozone depletion
- identify stationary refrigerant, air conditioning and heat-pump system components, functions and leakage risk
- identify the hazards and safe working practices for the installation, commissioning and handling of refrigerants, fabricate and examine pipe
- undertake pressure testing, evacuation and record completion
- undertake refrigerant charging, leak checking and record keeping
- undertake recovery of refrigerant and oil and prepare for disposal
5
Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety legislation
- Know how to handle hazardous situations
- Know electrical safety requirements when working in the building services industry
- Know the safety requirements for working with gases and heat producing equipment
- Know the safety requirements for using access equipment in the building services industry
- Know the safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry
- Be able to apply safe working practice
6
Install and Commission RAC and HP Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for installation of RAC and HP systems.
- Be able to install RAC and HP systems
- Be able to commission RAC and HP systems
- Be able to handover RAC and HP systems
7
Scientific Principles within RAC and HP Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the standard units of measurement used in the RAC sector
- Know fundamental thermodynamics
- Know the forms of heat as found in RAC and HP systems
- Know the principles of pressure
- Understand the pressure temperature relationship
- Understand the vapour compression cycle
- Understand the psychrometric processes in RAC and HP systems
- Know the general properties of materials used in the RAC and HP sector
8
Service and Maintain RAC and HP Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know service and maintenance principles for RAC and HP systems
- Know requirements of RAC and HP service and maintenance tools and equipment
- Be able to service and maintain RAC and HP systems
9
Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the members of the construction team and their role within the building services industry
- Know how to apply information sources in the building services industry
- Know how to communicate with others in the building services industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6036/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012