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The accredited Raetech Trade
Test centre .
Life size equipment to train the skills needed for the setting of system controls and safety devices .
CO2 system , and setting up of a welding shop proved invaluable training for our apprentices at different levels in their career paths . With the generous support by Daikin and Metraclark of equipment at reduced prices , the Raetech college represents a capital investment of R1,1m ,” as stated by Hennie Basson .
As a training provider accredited by QCTO , the college will serve as a trade test centre and structure courses in line with the present learnerships , apprenticeships and the SARACCA Safe Handling of Refrigerants handbook .
Basson went on to say , ” We aim to keep our operating costs low to be able to offer quality training at an affordable level . It is not our intention to undercut the rates of other training providers but we feel strongly about uplifting industry skills even at the very low level of small R290 systems . Part of our development plant is to build a life size ammonia training plant in our adjacent empty building . With an ammonia plant , Raetech will offer hands-on training in all commercially used natural refrigerants .” RACA
" We feel strongly about uplifting industry skills ."
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RACA Journal I August 2022 www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za