Course Information
Urban life in the humidity calls for a majority of air-conditioned spaces. As such, it’s important that air-conditioning and refrigeration personnel be skilled in daily operational practices to ensure that these systems are reliable and efficient.
Learning Outcomes
Upgrade your skills with knowledge in air-conditioning and basic mechanical refrigeration systems for buildings and industries. You will study practical examples of air-conditioning system designs in modern buildings along with the energy conservation and control behind the systems.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Time: 6.15pm to 9.15pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Delivery Mode: Classroom Learning
Venue: TBC
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Introduction to air-conditioning and air-conditioning zoning alternatives
- Classification of air-conditioning systems
- Indoor Design Conditions and human comfort
- Psychrometry and air-conditioning processes
- Basic HVAC system calculation and control
- Problem of condensation in hot & humid region
- Heat transfer & functions of thermal insulation in air-conditioning
- CLTD/SCL/CLF Method (cooling load temperature difference/cooling load factor/solar cooling load factor)
- Mechanical Refrigeration System operation and Types of Refrigerant used
- Analysis of vapour compression cycle using p-h Chart
Certification
Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 7 Oct 2019 to 31 Dec 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full Course Fee | $648.00 |
| Singaporeans | $642.00 |