Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Training that makes you industry-ready.

SRN Training is a QCTO-accredited training provider offering industry-focused Refrigeration & Air Conditioning training, fully aligned with the QCTO Occupational Qualification.

Practical-firstWorkshop time on real refrigeration & A/C units
Richards Bay based27 Kabelkring, Alton
Direct to instructorsSmall classes, real answers

Real equipment

Train on the same units you'll service on the job

QCTO accredited

Fully aligned with the QCTO Occupational Qualification

Small class sizes

More time with your instructor, fewer people to compete with

Based in Richards Bay

Local training, close to the industrial hub you'll work in

Accredited & Approved By
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) merSETA — Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA SARACCA SAQCC Gas — South African Qualification and Certification Committee
About SRN Training

Job-oriented training, built for the industry.

SRN Training is a QCTO-accredited training provider offering industry-focused Refrigeration and Air Conditioning training. Our programmes are fully aligned with the QCTO Occupational Qualification and designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to succeed in the industry.

By integrating theory, practical application, and workplace learning, we ensure our graduates are industry-ready, capable of working independently, and fully prepared to successfully complete their trade test.

  • Knowledge Modules — theoretical foundation for the trade
  • Practical Skills Modules — hands-on with industry-standard tools
  • Workplace Experience Modules — real-world exposure and confidence
QualificationRefrigeration Mechanic (642701000)
Accreditation● QCTO-Accredited
Refrigerant HandlingSARACCA-Approved
Total Credits642
LocationAlton, Richards Bay

Refrigeration Mechanic Qualification

A QCTO-accredited Occupational Qualification, structured across Knowledge, Practical Skill, and Workplace Experience Modules.

QualificationRefrigeration Mechanic (642701000)
AccreditationQCTO-Accredited
Refrigerant HandlingSARACCA-Approved
Total Credits642
Unit Code Module Title NQF Level Credits

Get in touch for current intake dates, duration and pricing for the Refrigeration Mechanic qualification.

Approval● SARACCA-Approved
RequirementLegal — SA Refrigerant Handlers
CoversRecovery, Storage, Transport
OutcomeCertificate of Competence
Legally required training

Safe Handling of Refrigerants Training

SRN Training is SARACCA-approved to deliver Safe Handling of Refrigerants training — a legal requirement for anyone who handles, uses, recovers, installs, services, or maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems containing refrigerants.

The course covers safe recovery, storage, transportation, leak prevention, and disposal of refrigerants, while promoting responsible environmental stewardship and compliance with current legislation.

  • Complies with current environmental & safety legislation
  • Covers leak prevention and responsible disposal
  • Certification issued on successful completion

Industry-Focused Short Courses

Targeted training built around the needs of the individual learner, technician, or employer — closing specific skills gaps without the length of a full qualification.

Skills gaps

Targeted Technical Training

Focused on the specific skills gaps of the individual learner, technician, or employer.

Confidence

Practical Ability

Builds confidence and improves practical ability for safer, more efficient work.

Productivity

Workplace Productivity

Increases workplace productivity while supporting continuous professional development.

Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced technician expanding your expertise, get in touch to find the right short course.

Built for working professionals

Our courses are designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills, or stay up to date with the latest industry trends and regulations.

Stay current

New Technologies

Keep pace with the latest equipment, controls and system technologies entering the HVAC industry.

Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

Learn approaches that cut energy use and running costs across refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Compliance

Building Codes & Regulations

Stay current with changes to local building codes and industry regulations that affect your work.

Why train with SRN

What makes the difference between watching a demonstration and actually learning a trade.

Hands-on

Workshop time, not just slides

Every module includes real time on real equipment, not just theory in a classroom.

Personal

Direct access to instructors

Small groups mean real answers to your questions, not lost in a crowd.

Career-focused

Built for employability

Course content is shaped around what employers in the trade are actually looking for.

Our Successful Candidates

Graduates of the HVAC Certification Programme now working across the refrigeration and airconditioning trade.

Get in touch

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