Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning · Level 6  ·  8 Chapters

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Careers after Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair

Understanding how to service and repair automobile A/C units opens doors to a dynamic and essential skill set in Kenya's growing automotive and transport sectors. This expertise is crucial for keeping vehicles comfortable and operational, especially in Kenya’s hot climate, where reliable air conditioning is a must-have for drivers and passengers alike.

  • In the jua kali sector, skilled technicians are in high demand to service and repair A/C units in matatus, buses, and private vehicles, ensuring public transport stays cool and comfortable.
  • County governments employ technicians to maintain and repair A/C systems in official vehicles and public service fleets, contributing to efficient county operations.
  • Large organizations such as KenGen and KTDA rely on vehicle maintenance teams that include A/C specialists to keep their field and transport vehicles running smoothly.
  • The construction industry requires A/C service experts for heavy machinery and transport vehicles, where maintaining optimal working conditions is vital for productivity.
  • Skilled technicians can earn a steady income through employment in garages and service centers or start their own mobile repair businesses, offering convenient A/C maintenance services to vehicle owners.
  • Mastery of these skills not only enhances employability but also empowers you to be an entrepreneur in the automotive service industry, tapping into Kenya’s expanding vehicle market and transport networks.

By mastering automobile A/C unit service and repair, you position yourself at the heart of Kenya’s transport and automotive sectors, unlocking numerous career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities that keep our vehicles—and economy—moving smoothly.

Chapters

What Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair covers: 48 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Prepare for troubleshooting and repair

  1. 1.1 Types and purpose of PPE
  2. 1.2 Safe and correct handling, use, maintenance and storage of different types of PPE
  3. 1.3 Hazards associated with automobile air conditioning units
  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 Identification of symbols
  10. 1.10 Interpretation of drawing
  11. 1.11 Automobile Air conditioning unit components and accessories
  12. 1.12 Operating parameters of Automobile air conditioning units
  13. 1.13 Diagnosing automobile air conditioning unit
  14. 1.14 Types of refrigerants
  15. 1.15 Types of lubricants
  16. 1.16 Relevant legislations

2. Perform refrigerant recovery

  1. 2.1 Types of refrigerant
  2. 2.2 Terms and concepts of refrigerant recovery
  3. 2.3 Identifying automobile A/C unit refrigerant for recovery
  4. 2.4 Tools, equipment and materials
  5. 2.5 Health, safety and environmental requirements
  6. 2.6 Preparation for recovery
  7. 2.7 Pressure testing of the cylinder
  8. 2.8 Connecting manifold gauge set
  9. 2.9 Performing refrigerant recovery
  10. 2.10 Housekeeping practices

3. Identify and repair faults in automobile air conditioning units

  1. 3.1 Selection of PPEs
  2. 3.2 Safe working practices
  3. 3.3 Tools, equipment and instruments
  4. 3.4 Testing Automobile A/C unit Components
  5. 3.5 Diagnosing Automobile A/C unit Components with faults
  6. 3.6 Identifying Automobile Air- conditioning Unit requiring recovery
  7. 3.7 Refrigerant recovery procedure
  8. 3.8 Retrofitting/conversion

4. Pressure testing Automobile Air Conditioning units

  1. 4.1 Pressure strength test
  2. 4.2 Pressure tightness test
  3. 4.3 Applicable ISO standards

5. Evacuation of Automobile Air Conditioning units

  1. 5.1 Identifying Automobile 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

7. Test-run maintained unit

  1. 7.1 Temperature testing
  2. 7.2 Sound and vibration checking
  3. 7.3 Operation of Automobile Air Conditioning unit within acceptable parameters
  4. 7.4 Training the user on use of the unit
  5. 7.5 Handing over procedures

8. Prepare service and maintenance reports

  1. 8.1 Automobile A/C Unit maintenance Report writing S/No. Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A

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