Industrial Refrigeration Training
AIRAH provides dedicated Industrial Refrigeration training that has been researched and developed by industry users to meet the specific needs of staff working in and around ammonia plants. This training is evaluated every year and updated as required.
Training is provided for plant operators, electricians, non-refrigeration trade staff, refrigeration contractors, engineers and OH&S staff.
All of AIRAH’s Industrial Refrigeration training courses can be delivered onsite at your facility as well as at our training facility located at Oxford Logistics in Melbourne. Please click here to obtain a quotation for onsite training of your staff.
AIRAH can provide your company with nationally accredited as well as tailored Industrial Refrigeration training to suit your particular needs.
In 2012 there will be a new national Occupational Health and Safety Act brought out that will replace each state’s current Act. There is also currently a review of the AS1677 Australian Standard taking place and AIRAH has representatives on the review committee.
Ammonia courses to be held in 2013:
Click here to download the Victorian Code of Practice - Ammonia Refrigeration 2011
Operate ammonia refrigeration plant
Replaces 21747VIC Course in Industrial Refrigeration (Plant Operations)
Suitable for refrigeration plant operators who need to be aware of the potential hazards associated with ammonia and the appropriate course of action that should be taken in an emergency.
Ammonia is a toxic gas. Refrigeration plant operators and anyone working around the plant should be aware of the potential hazards and the appropriate courses of action to be taken in an emergency.
This four day course includes both theoretical and practical components, with visits to a working industrial ammonia plant.
Course comprises two units:
UEENEEJ178A – Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant
UEENEEJ196A – Operate ammonia refrigeration plant
Achieving competency in these two units leads to a Statement of Attainment in the Skill Set ‘Operate ammonia refrigeration plant’.
Key topics:
- Refrigeration systems
- Compressors
- Lubricants
- Condensers, cooling towers and ancillary components
- Refrigerant flow control and automatic control devices
- Liquid overfeed systems
- Ammonia awareness/safety
- Service procedures and basic fault finding
- Safety and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant
Designed for:
- Plant operators
- Fitters and turners
- Electricians
- Boiler makers
- Any contractor who has not worked with ammonia and other non refrigeration trained staff.
2013 Dates and Cost
Member: $2,600
Non member: $3,400
Registration
For more information please email heather@airah.org.au
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Ammonia Emergency Response - 1 Day
Course Venue: Oxford Logistics, 1 Hume Road, Laverton North, Victoria
This course has been redesigned in 2011 to meet the demands of industry and now can be completed in 1 day. It is a good course to do as an extension to the course in Industrial Refrigeration above or as a stand-alone course that will give participants the knowledge to deal with an emergency at their site.
Key topics:
- Chemistry of ammonia
- Legislative framework
- MSDS
- Ammonia vapour and cloud dispersal
- Emergency planning
- First aid and injuries
- Hazchem signage and labelling
- Breathing apparatus, chemical suits and confined spaces
Designed for:
- Plant managers
- Plant operators
- Maintenance contractors
- Refrigeration mechanics
2013 Dates and Cost
Member: $600
Non-member: $800
Registration
For more information please email heather@airah.org.au
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Ammonia Safety Awareness - ½ Day
Course Venue: Available Onsite Only
This course has been designed specifically for non-plant and refrigeration staff that work in or around an industrial ammonia plant.
Key topics:
- Case Studies ammonia incidents
- What is ammonia
- How does ammonia behave
- What are ammonia’s effects
- Value of maintenance/servicing
- Regulations and standards
- Detection of ammonia
- Safety alerts
Designed for:
- OHS team members
- Forklift drivers
- Stores personnel
- Meat workers
- Administration staff
- Anyone working in or around an ammonia plant
Member: $300
Non member: $400
Registration
For more information please email heather@airah.org.au
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Energy Efficient Industrial Refrigeration - 3 Days
Course Venue: Oxford Logistics, 1 Hume Road, Laverton North, Victoria
Efficiently operating refrigeration plant leads to significant cost and energy savings and indirectly reduces CO2 emissions.
Find out how to optimise an ammonia refrigeration plant through understanding factors that influence system efficiency, identifying methods and learning techniques and best practices.
This course is currently under review and updates will be published as the content is finalised. Delivery of the first course is expected in mid 2012.
Outcomes:
- Define energy and how it is measured
- Identify improvements in system components to reduce energy usage
- Identify opportunities for heat recovery, cogeneration and trigeneration
- Build a business case for energy efficiency
Designed for:
- Plant engineers
- Plant supervisors / managers
- Facility managers
- Sustainability managers
Date to be advised
For more information regarding this course please email heather@airah.org.au
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General information regarding courses
Fees include detailed course notes, relevant handouts and textbooks, morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
All courses commence on the first day at 8am. It is therefore recommended that accommodation is booked from the evening prior to course.
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Trainers
AIRAH’s Industrial Refrigeration training is delivered by industry experts that currently work within the industrial refrigeration sectors across Australia and are qualified in the Certificate IV - Workplace Training and Assessment. Our trainers have been involved heavily in our ammonia course development and structure and have delivered the training across Australia and New Zealand extensively.
Our training is provided in the following ways:
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Via correspondence
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At your facility to suit your needs, particularly for large installations with 24 hour rotating shifts that makes it difficult for staff to attend training at our dedicated training facility in Melbourne
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Face to face at Oxford Logistics, Melbourne
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Venue
Oxford Logistics is a proud supporter of the AIRAH Industrial Ammonia training. All face to face training is held at their state-of-the-art facility in Melbourne.
Oxford Cold Storage
1 Hume Road
Laverton North
Victoria
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Training policies
Where can I find information about AIRAH's training policies?
Information regarding AIRAH's training policies is available by clicking here
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Registration
Ammonia Safety Awareness: AIRAH Member $300 Non-member $400
Operate Ammonia Refrigeration Plant: AIRAH Member $2,600 Non-member $3,400
Ammonia Emergency Response: AIRAH Member $600 Non-member $800
Energy Efficient Ammonia Refrigeration Plant: AIRAH Member $1,950 Non-member $2,500
Download the Ammonia Registration Form
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Cancellation and refund policy
Registration may be cancelled up to five working days prior to commencement of the course with participants either transferring to another course / event or receiving a refund less a 20% administration fee. No refund will be given where cancellation is 24 hours or less. In all other cases of cancellation the extent of any refund will be at the discretion of AIRAH.
You may substitute another participant at any time prior to the event date should the nominated person be unable to attend. Where the course has entry requirements these must be met by any substitute participant. Where a non member replaces a member the difference between member and non member rates will be charged. Requests for refund can be made by email to refund@airah.org.au.
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Contact
For enquiries regarding AIRAH's ammonia training contact Heather White on +613 8623 3000 (Mob 0438 669 903) or e-mail heather@airah.org.au
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