Pipe work and flame brazing courses

Refrigeration brazing techniques are totally different to any other types of brazing and require special consideration. It is now a requirement to make as few mechanical joints as is practically possible in the pipework of any system. With this in mind it is imperative that service and installation engineers know the correct procedures of refrigerant pipework brazing and pressure testing. All of our tuition is to the current CITB specification which utilises the final test piece of the British Refrigeration Association template and complies with BS EN 378 which states that whenever anyone installs or breaks into a system, that system must be properly pressure tested, leak tested and evacuated and a written log of the work be kept on site.

These courses are aimed at Engineers and Technicians presently carrying out the installation of pipework within the refrigeration and air conditioning industries. Trainees and apprentices are also suited to this course. Certification and comprehensive course notes are included.

Flame Brazing Assessment to The British Refrigeration Association Specification

The Flame Brazing course primarily covers the use and dangers of oxy / acetylene equipment but also goes into great depth about other gases used.

At the end of the course, an assessment test piece to NVQ level 2 or 3 is completed. NVQ level 2 consists of 7/8“ & 5/8” tube whereas NVQ level 3 is 15/8”, 13/8” & 11/8”. On completion, all joints are cut open and viewed.

Course duration is either 1 day for experienced Service & Installation Engineers and upgrades, or 2 days for inexperienced delegates.

CITB Pipework And Brazing Competency Certification Course

This 2 day Pipework and Brazing Course starts with theoretical session which is followed by a written assignment. The course is primarily “hands on” and covers the use and dangers of oxy / acetylene equipment but also goes into great depth about other gases used. Plenty of time is allocated for practice.

For certificate renewal, the course can be condensed into 1 day.

At the end of the course, an assessment test piece to NVQ level 2 or 3 is completed. NVQ level 2 consists of 7/8“ & 5/8” tube whereas NVQ level 3 is 15/8”, 13/8” & 11/8”. On completion, all joints are cut open and viewed.

3 year CITB Certification is awarded to those who pass.