Category: HVAC & Refrigeration Skills
Affiliation: ICD-NSDC (Industry-Oriented Skill Development Programme)
Mode: Classroom Training + Practical Lab + Hands-On Workshop
Programme Type: Certificate / Short-Term Vocational Course

Programme Overview

The Refrigeration System Maintenance programme provides participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to maintain, service, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial applications.

The course emphasizes preventive maintenance, efficient operation, and safe handling of refrigeration components, preparing participants for careers in HVAC, cold storage, and refrigeration services.

Programme Objectives

• Learn preventive maintenance techniques for refrigeration systems
• Gain hands-on experience in servicing and troubleshooting
• Understand safety standards and refrigerant handling
• Develop skills for professional HVAC and refrigeration roles

Key Learning Areas

• Components of refrigeration systems: compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion devices
• Refrigerants, pressure control, and environmental compliance
• Preventive maintenance schedules and best practices
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues
• Safety standards and protective equipment

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Refrigeration System Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance Techniques for Efficient Operation
• Component Inspection and Fault Diagnosis
• Servicing Compressors, Condensers, and Evaporators
• Refrigerant Handling and Safety Protocols
• Workshop Tools, Equipment, and Safety Measures
• Hands-On Lab: Maintenance, Testing, and Repairs

Practical Training

• Hands-on servicing of domestic and commercial refrigeration units
• Inspecting, testing, and replacing components
• Troubleshooting operational faults and performance issues
• Safe handling of refrigerants and workshop tools

Eligibility

• 10th / 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, or Graduates
• HVAC, mechanical, and refrigeration students or technicians
• Freshers and working professionals seeking skill enhancement
• No prior experience required

Career Awareness & Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Refrigeration & AC Maintenance Technician
• Cold Storage Service Engineer
• Industrial Refrigeration Assistant
• Workshop Technician for HVAC Systems
• Preventive Maintenance Specialist

Who Should Attend?

• HVAC and mechanical students
• ITI, diploma, or graduate professionals
• Technicians and beginners seeking refrigeration skills
• Entrepreneurs planning small-scale refrigeration services

Why Choose This Course?

• High demand for skilled refrigeration maintenance technicians
• Hands-on, practical learning for real-world applications
• Builds a foundation for advanced HVAC and refrigeration careers
• Suitable for employment, freelancing, or small service businesses