This one-day course is designed for qualified tradesmen or those who have already successfully completed the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance course.

Successful participants of this course will be able to apply for a Restricted License to install Split System Air Conditioners (Re: Federal Act - Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act).

R410 has a standing and operation pressures of 60% higher that R22. If not installed or serviced correctly everyone is at risk. The one-day course covers:

Safe Handling of R410A
Safety Issues and Servicing
Refrigeration Fundamentals
Piping Requirements

Pre-Requisites: Certificate II in Engineering Production (Air Conditioning) - (Formally the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance Course)

Duration: 1 day

Next Course: To be advised

Location: To be advised

Cost: To be advised
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply.

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Restricted Split System Air Conditioning Installation

The scope of work covered by a Certificate II in Air Conditioning Split Systems allows successful participants to handle ODS/SGG refrigerants for the installation and decommissioning of single head split system of less than 18kw (cooling capacity).

This course provides a Certificate II in Air Conditioning Split Systems outcome for participants working within the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry. After successful completion of all units of competence participants will be eligible to undertake the assessment for ODS/SGG (Ozone Depleting Substances/Synthetic Greenhouse Gas) license. This course also covers the knowledge and skills required to handle R410a Refrigerants.

Outcome: Certificate II in Air Conditioning Split Systems)

2008 Timetable

Cost: On Application
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply.

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Electro-Fusion Welding (Polyethylene Pipe)

This one (1) day program has been designed for operators of Electro-fusion welding equipment and satisfies the need for accredited training for those working in the Plumbing and Gas Fitting Industry.

After successful completion of the theoretical and practical components, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment covering the competency "Electro-fusion Weld Polyethylene Pipelines".

Duration: 1 day

Location:
Claremont - Link Centre (behind Claremont College), Claremont
Alanvale – Alanvale Campus, Launceston

Cost: approx. $390
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply. However TBCITB fee assistance may be available to suitable applicants. (Application must be made prior to course start date.)

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Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention

The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills which enable them to identify the need for, select, install, test and maintain backflow prevention devices.

This is a nationally recognised licensing level unit for the plumbing industry.

Outcome: Statement of Attainment.

Pre-Requisites: Applicants must be either apprenticed or registered water plumbers, sanitary plumbers or mechanical services plumbers.

Duration: 3 days

Location:
Claremont - Link Centre (behind Claremont College), Claremont
Burnie Campus, Mooreville Road, Burnie

Cost: approx. $455
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply.

If you are intending to claim fee assistance from the TBCITB you must apply direct to them prior to the course commencement not after the course has commenced or finished.

For more information contact Rosanne on (03) 6214 4401..

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Thermostatic Mixing Valves

This 4 day program is designed to give licensed plumbers the knowledge and skills to safely install, maintain and test Thermostatic Mixing Valves under the 2005 legislation.

Topics covered include:
Safe working practices
Regulations
Equipment
System designs

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Duration: 4 days, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: To be advised

Cost: To be advised
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply.

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Natural Gas Up-Skill Training

This 3 day program will enable successful participants who are existing registered LPG Gas Fitters to apply to Workplace Standards for the issue of a Type A Gas License

Topics covered include:
Characteristics of Natural Gas
Revision of the AG 601 Gas Code
Safe Pressure Testing Procedures
Safe Appliance Commissioning Procedure

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Duration: 3 days

Location: To be advised

Cost: approx. $500
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap and concessions do not apply. However TBCITB fee assistance may be available to suitable applicants. (Application must be made prior to course start date.) Courses will be run based on sufficient numbers.

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Certificate IV Gas Fitting (Type B Appliances)
* Full License or Restricted License

This program is offered at the Claremont Link Centre or On-Site.

The overall aim of this course is to produce graduates with the skills, knowledge and aptitudes, which will enable them to perform the duties of a gas service person competent to install, commission and service Industrial Type ‘B” Gas Appliances. Basic gas principals are included in this ten day course.

The demand for highly skilled service operatives reflects the dramatic impact of technological advancement in this area of gas fitting, including specifications, automatic and computer driven control systems and unique appliance designs.

Outcome: On satisfactory completion of the units the learner will have displayed competencies in the nationally agreed training specification-5582.

Pre-Requisites: Applicants must be from a trade/professional area and have completed the Basic Gas Skills

Duration:
Full License: Combination workshop, flexible delivery
Restricted License: 10 days, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Next Course: Starts: Monday, 19 May 2008

Location: Claremont Link Centre (behind Claremont College) Claremont

Cost:
Full License: To be advised on application
Restricted License: $2,750
NB: This is a commercial course and is not subject to the fees cap, concessions do not apply.

If you are intending to claim fee assistance from the TBCITB you must apply direct to them prior to the course commencement not after the course has commenced or finished.

For more information, phone Abby on (03) 6214 4400.

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