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THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING ( SAIRAC ) One of the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Showcasing the crucial role played by the HEVAC & R industry Conditioning ’ s ( SAIRAC ) premier events , the FRIGAIR expo is and the rapidly developing technology in eco-friendly efficiency , the largest dedicated HERVAC trade exhibition in Africa and this is one exhibition you simply cannot miss . dates back to 1980 . FRIGAIR takes pace every three years Planning for the FRIGAIR Exhibition includes a FRIGAIR and has built a reputation unmatched by any other trade Conference and Workshops . The upcoming FRIGAIR expo is show of its kind . without doubt destined to be better than ever before , and
The unprecedented circumstances responsible for the will do SAIRAC , its members , industry , and indeed South postponement of FRIGAIR has without doubt left a mark . Africa , proud . The upcoming FRIGAIR represents a golden opportunity to rekindle and expand on business opportunities as FRIGAIR has , and continues to prove itself as the trade show that delivers innovation and opportunity .
The sold-out 2018 FRIGAIR Expo boasted 140 exhibitors , representing not only the local HEVAC & R market , but also leading international players . The expo was hugely successful and FRIGAIR exhibitors were given plenty of opportunity to What follows is news and the latest products , services or engage with the record number of high-profile visitors . technology updates shared by the industry :
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION ACADEMY ( ACRA )
The FRIGAIR expo represents an excellent platform for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy ( ACRA ) to showcase the latest training on offer . For the upcoming expo , ACRA ’ s focus will be on the latest training courses and updates in line with the rapid changes in technology and legislation experienced by industry .
With South Africa signing the Kigali amendment , there is a shift towards natural refrigerants . In addition , as energy usage has come under the spotlight , we see increased development of energy-efficient systems . ACRA ’ s latest training updates are inclusive of these changes including natural refrigerants and the latest methodologies for dealing with flammable refrigerants . In addition , we offer the latest updated safe handling of refrigerants course . ACRA has the capacity to train on all aspects of the air conditioning and refrigeration fields up to and including Trade Testing . The emphasis is in the training of apprentices / learnerships , artisans and technicians , as well as aspects for management requiring technical knowledge .
The training is competency-based , meaning , any student attending a course is given an in-depth theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills in order to achieve competency in the workplace . The aim of all training that upon successful completion of any particular course the student will be capable to do the job as required .
ACRA serves clientele both nationally and internationally including governmental training initiatives . ACRA carries full accreditation from the Department of Higher Education , QCTO and NAMB .
We are looking forward to reconnecting with all our old friends and colleagues and making new ones at the next
FRIGAIR Expo .
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RACA Journal I June 2021 www . hvacronline . co . za