The problem , of course , with setting up a training centre is it needs the industry ’ s input , both financially and technically .
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to the use of hand tools , the basic electrical theory , thermodynamics , and practical stuff . After that the application starts to become more specific to the refrigerant type .
Several facilities have the freon equipment and plant , but currently only OTTC has a functioning ammonia plant ; however , they are not doing trade testing on ammonia .
The problem , of course , with setting up a training centre is it needs
The problem , of course , with setting up a training centre is it needs the industry ’ s input , both financially and technically .
the industry ’ s input , both financially and technically . To do it right we need the skills and the equipment .
As someone has to drive this , I am taking it upon myself to leave a legacy to an industry that is very close to my heart — but I need help from the industry .
I am currently looking at a basic design of a plant that will be easy to build , run , and maintain . It will be designed to operate in tandem with the air-conditioning equipment that forms part of ACRA ’ s current training schools . A full curriculum for the ammonia apprentice training is some way off as we are looking at the concept now , but it forms a major part of the project planning .
I am available to any interested party who has parts and equipment available , or who wishes to collaborate with this long-overdue enterprise . I will be in touch . CLA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrew Perks is a subject matter expert in ammonia refrigeration . Since undertaking his apprenticeship in Glasgow in 1960 , he has held the position of contracts engineer , project engineer , refrigeration design engineer , company director for a refrigeration contracting company , and eventually owning his own contracting company and low temperature cold store . He is now involved in adding skills to the ammonia industry , is merSETA-accredited , and has written a variety of unit standards for the South African Qualifications Authority ( SAQA ) that define the levels to be achieved in training in our industry . Contact Andrew on + 27 ( 0 ) 83 397 6241 or at andrew @ andrewperks . co . za .
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