Course Overview

Who Should Attend?

  • New entrants to the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector

  • Apprentices and trainees seeking a recognised career pathway

  • Experienced engineers looking to advance their technical skills and gain higher-level qualifications

Diploma Pathways:

  • Level 2 Diploma in RACHP (6090-21): Foundation qualification covering core engineering skills, safe working practices, and the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems

What You’ll Learn

  • Health & Safety: Safe working practices and compliance with industry regulations

  • Electrical Principles: Understanding and applying electrical knowledge in RACHP environments

  • System Science: Refrigeration and air conditioning theory, system components, and operation

  • Practical Skills: Pipework, brazing, installation, commissioning, and servicing

  • Fault Finding & Diagnosis: Identifying and resolving issues in RACHP systems

  • Environmental Impact & Legislation: Understanding regulations affecting RACHP technologies

Course Structure & Assessment

  • Level 2: Approx. 12 months, delivered as a blend of classroom learning, hands-on practical training, and workplace experience

  • Course includes formal exams, practical assessments, and portfolio development

Certification

Successful candidates will achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in RACHP (6090-21) providing a robust foundation or advanced standing for a career in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump engineering.