AIRAH technical courses

As a specialist HVAC&R industry education and training provider, AIRAH offers face-to-face, online, and in-house professional development opportunities for those working in the industry. These short courses are grouped under the topics of HVAC, sustainability, refrigeration, and water treatment.

If you would prefer to view the schedules for our coming face-to-face and in-person training dates, please click here. We also invite you to learn more about our in-house training opportunities.

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HVAC
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

AIRAH Air Conditioning 101
Air Conditioning 101
The basics of how air conditioning and ventilation works in buildings.
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Online
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AIRAH Essential Safety Measures
Essential Safety Measures
An overview of the codes and standards related to the control of fire and smoke within buildings.
Face-to-face
Online
In-house
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AIRAH Smoke Control and Fire Dampers
Smoke Control and Fire Dampers
How AS/NZS 1668.1 applies the principles of smoke control in multi-compartment buildings.
Face-to-face
Online
In-house
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AIRAH Building Ventilation
Building Ventilation
The requirements of AS 1668.2 and AS 1668.4, with a particular focus on Volume 1 of the NCC.
Face-to-face
Online
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AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Air Filters in HVAC&R
Air Filters in HVAC&R
A look at the application of air filtration for HVAC systems in buildings.
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Online
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Module 1 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Air Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Duct System Design for HVAC
Duct System Design for HVAC

The design, selection, and application of ductwork systems in HVAC applications.
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Online
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Module 2 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Air Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Fans in HVAC&R and Industrial Ventilation
Fans in HVAC&R and Industrial Ventilation
Selecting and installing fans for HVAC systems and industrial ventilation applications.
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Online
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Module 3 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Air Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Psychrometric Theory and Processes
Psychrometric Theory and Processes
The basics of psychrometrics and human comfort, and how it’s applied in AC system design.
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Online
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Module 4 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Air Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Cooling Towers – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Cooling Towers – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Understanding the appropriate installation, operation, and maintenance requirements.
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Online
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Module 5 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Water Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Cooling Towers – Selection and Design
Cooling Towers – Selection and Design
Understanding the appropriate selection and design requirements.
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Online
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Module 6 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Water Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Pumps – General Characteristics
Pumps – General Characteristics
Understanding the appropriate installation, operation, and maintenance requirements.
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Online
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Module 7 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Water Systems Fundamentals).

AIRAH Air Systems Fundamentals – Pumps – Selection and Design
Pumps – Selection and Design
Understanding the appropriate selection and design requirements.
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Online
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Module 8 in the AIRAH accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals (Water Systems Fundamentals).

Sustainability

AIRAH NCC Volume 1 Section J
NCC Volume 1 Section J
Get up-to-date with the significant changes to Section J in the National Construction Code 2022.
Face-to-face
Online
In-house
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AIRAH Building Tuning
Building Tuning
How advanced building tuning techniques can improve energy-efficiency and thermal comfort.
Face-to-face
Online
In-house
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AIRAH Sustainable Building Operations
Sustainable Building Operations
This course is under review.
X Face-to-face
X Online
X In-house
 

AIRAH Climate Change, Sustainability, and HVAC
Climate Change, Sustainability, and HVAC
This course is under review.
X Face-to-face
X Online
X In-house
 

Refrigeration

AIRAH Industrial Ammonia Plant Operations
Industrial Ammonia Plant Operations
How an ammonia refrigeration plant operates, its components, the legislative requirements, and maintenance.
Face-to-face
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AIRAH Ammonia Emergency Response
Ammonia Emergency Response
Gain important practical and theoretical skills to help in competently managing the event of an on-site ammonia leak.
Face-to-face
X Online
In-house
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AIRAH Ammonia Safety Awareness
Ammonia Safety Awareness
Common first aid requirements and details of what safety equipment is required for ammonia refrigeration plants.
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X Online
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AIRAH Energy-Efficient Industrial Refrigeration
Energy-Efficient Industrial Refrigeration
How and where energy use can be monitored, recorded, reduced, and audited in the industrial refrigeration process.
Face-to-face
X Online
In-house
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AIRAH REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE
REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE
Free online learning about the safe use of alternatives to high-GWP refrigerants.
 
 
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Online
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This free international education resource was developed as part of the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE project.

Water Treatment

Water Treatment Service Providers

Water Treatment Service Providers Level 1 – Technician Accreditation
An introduction to water treatment theory as it applies to cooling towers and related equipment.
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Water Treatment Service Providers Level 2 – Supervisor Accreditation
An understanding of design, implementation, and monitoring of water treatment systems for cooling towers and related equipment.
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