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Air Conditioning Units Installation

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning · Level 5  ·  7 Chapters

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What Air Conditioning Units Installation covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently install air conditioning units, from assessing site conditions and preparing reports to selecting the right tools and safely wiring and positioning the equipment. You’ll master workplace safety standards, handle hydrocarbon units according to international regulations, and ensure every installation is professional, accurate, and ready for handover. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to deliver reliable, high-quality air conditioning installations that meet both user needs and industry standards.

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Careers after Air Conditioning Units Installation

Air conditioning unit installation is a highly valued skill in Kenya’s growing economy, where comfort and efficiency are increasingly important in homes, offices, and industries. Whether you work for a company or run your own business, mastering this skill opens doors to many opportunities in sectors that keep Kenya cool and productive.

  • In the construction industry, especially in Nairobi and Mombasa, skilled installers are needed on building sites to fit air conditioning systems in new offices, shopping malls, and residential apartments.
  • The hospitality sector, including hotels and lodges across Kenya’s tourist destinations like Naivasha and Diani, requires reliable technicians to ensure guests enjoy comfortable environments.
  • The jua kali sector offers great potential for entrepreneurship, where you can start your own installation and maintenance service targeting small businesses and private homeowners.
  • Companies like KenGen and county government offices increasingly invest in climate control systems, creating demand for technicians who can install and maintain these units safely and efficiently.
  • The thriving matatu industry also needs air conditioning installers to fit units in buses, enhancing passenger comfort on busy routes.
  • By mastering installation and safety standards (like OSHA and IEE regulations), you enhance your employability and can command better wages or service fees, whether employed or self-employed.
  • Accurate site surveys and detailed reports you prepare will build your reputation as a professional, opening doors to contracts with large firms or government projects.

Your expertise in air conditioning installation will not only provide you with a stable income but also empower you to contribute to Kenya’s modern infrastructure and improved quality of life. Keep learning and practicing—your skills will keep Kenya cool and comfortable for years to come!

Chapters

1
Conduct site survey
18 topics
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2
Install electrical wiring for Air Conditioning units
11 topics
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3
Install A/C units
13 topics
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4
Pressure test A/C unit
3 topics
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5
Evacuate A/C unit
5 topics
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6
Charge A/C unit
9 topics
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7
Conduct site survey
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What Air Conditioning Units Installation covers: 64 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Conduct site survey

  1. 1.1 Types of PPE survey
  2. 1.2 Safe and correct handling, use, maintenance and storage of different types of PPE
  3. 1.3 Hazards associated with Air Conditioning Units (including hydrocarbons)
  4. 1.4 Classes of fires and fire extinguishers
  5. 1.5 Risk assessment
  6. 1.6 Investigation of accident/incident
  7. 1.7 Risk/accident/incident reporting process
  8. 1.8 First Aid
  9. 1.9 Relevant legislations
  10. 1.10 Air conditioning Installation Requirements
  11. 1.11 Air circulation/ventilation requirements
  12. 1.12 Drain disposal requirements
  13. 1.13 Power supply requirements
  14. 1.14 Wall and floor finishing
  15. 1.15 Provision for serviceability
  16. 1.16 Tools equipment and materials needed in installing Air conditioning Units
  17. 1.17 Free hand sketching
  18. 1.18 Site survey report

2. Install electrical wiring for Air Conditioning units

  1. 2.1 Identification of symbols
  2. 2.2 Interpretation of wiring diagrams
  3. 2.3 Wires and cables used in electrical wiring
  4. 2.4 Ensure no switches within 3m of the unit
  5. 2.5 Types of socket outlets, switches and switch boxes used in electrical wiring
  6. 2.6 Enclosures and their conditions for use
  7. 2.7 Identifying wall plugs and masonry bolts
  8. 2.8 Drilling into masonry and wood work using portable drills
  9. 2.9 Marking out and levelling using spirit level
  10. 2.10 Use of measuring instruments
  11. 2.11 Testing electrical circuits

3. Install A/C units

  1. 3.1 Interpretation of schematic drawings
  2. 3.2 Types of air conditioning Units
  3. 3.3 Types of Air Conditioning Unit Components
  4. 3.4 Types of refrigerants (including hydrocarbons)
  5. 3.5 Types of lubricants
  6. 3.6 Sealants and insulation materials
  7. 3.7 Fastening devices 8 A/C Unit positioning and levelling
  8. 3.8 Types of PVC drain pipes and fittings
  9. 3.9 Safety practices o EN 378 ISO 5149 o o EN 13313 standards
  10. 3.10 Air conditioning installation procedure
  11. 3.11 Installation of Hydrocarbon units

4. Pressure test A/C unit

  1. 4.1 Pressure strength test
  2. 4.2 Pressure tightness test
  3. 4.3 Applicable ISO standards KS ISO 5149-2:2014 Para 5.3

5. Evacuate A/C unit

  1. 5.1 Identifying A/C unit for evacuation
  2. 5.2 Health, safety and environmental requirements
  3. 5.3 Tools, equipment and instruments
  4. 5.4 Evacuation Procedure
  5. 5.5 Housekeeping practices

6. Charge A/C unit

  1. 6.1 Identifying Air Conditioning unit to be charged
  2. 6.2 Identifying relevant refrigerant
  3. 6.3 Health and safety requirements and standards
  4. 6.4 KS ISO 5149-4:2014
  5. 6.5 ISO 22712
  6. 6.7 Air Conditioning Charging Procedure
  7. 6.8 Hydrocarbon charging (R290, R600a)
  8. 6.9 Housekeeping practices
  9. 6.10 Preparing Air Conditioning charging

7. Conduct site survey

  1. 7.1 Conducting leakage tests
  2. 7.2 Testing of temperature settings
  3. 7.3 Measurement of current and voltage
  4. 7.4 Sound and vibration checking
  5. 7.5 Checking the operation of air conditioning system within acceptable standards
  6. 7.6 Commissioning and handing over procedures
  7. 7.7 Report writing The delivery may also be supplimented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity allows; Industrial visits S/No. Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A Learning Materials

Practise this unit

The practical 76 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 76 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 6 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 98 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 201 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 127 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 47 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 29 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 980 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 5 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 81 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 48 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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