Automotive Air Conditioning

Equip your team with the skills to maintain and repair automotive airconditioning systems used in heavy-duty mining vehicles. This specialised 5-day course is designed for diesel mechanics and auto electricians working in the mining industry, providing both theoretical insight and practical hands-on experience.

Covering everything from the basics of heat transfer and refrigerant behaviour to electrical diagnostics, system flushing, pressure testing, and gas charging — your technicians will walk away with real-world knowledge applicable to the demanding environments of commercial mining operations.

With a growing number of mines opting to upskill in-house technicians, this course offers a cost-effective alternative to outsourcing aircon servicing. It includes a printed textbook, practical assessments, and an in-house certificate upon completion.

Length: 5 day Training Course (PC, Practical Component)
Course: Automotive Air-Conditioning (Mining equipment)

Course Content

Introduction to Heat and Heat load.
Component’s, Types, Operation and Functions.
Basic Refrigeration Cycle, TXV, block valve and Fixed Orifice Tube system.
Refrigerant behavior in Cycle, Heat transfer and Air flows.
R134a and alternative placement Refrigerants and Oils, Safe Handling.
PPE and Tools (Practical component included).
Vacuum pump and WHY? (Practical Component included)
Recovery, calculate amount of refrigerant gas a cylinder can hold. (PC)
Basic Multi meter VDC, Resistance Ohms and continuity.
Electrical control, Components and how to test them. (PC)
How to flash a system using flashing agent and Flush Tank. (PC)
Basic Fault finding Protocol, change System components and using of dry Nitrogen for Pressure Test. (PC)
Charging the correct amount of Refrigerant by weight.
Commercial Automotive units on Mining Equipment.
Compressors and when to change oils.
Services and why is it important.
Building of automotive demo unit, pressure test, vacuum re gas and simulate what can go wrong.
Assessments Home work and Final Theoretical test for your POE.
In house Certificate and printed text book on completion of Course.

Onsite training is available for each of our courses, tailored to your team’s needs.

Upcoming Courses 2026

All courses include:

Colour manual (~100 pages), pencil and rubber
Coffee/Tea and rusks on arrival every morning
Light lunch and cooldrink each day
All practical exercises included
Refrigerant gas and materials used
In-house Midvaal HVAC Certificate on completion

Course fees: R5950.00, fully paid in advance to secure your seat.

Important: Each class is limited to a max of 8 students only.

2026 Course Calendar

View the upcoming 2026 course schedule by expanding any of the rows below.

Basic Refrigeration

3-7 August
31 Aug – 4 September
12 – 16 October
2 – 6 November
30 Nov – 4 December

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Air Con Maintenance & Repair

27 – 31 July
7 – 11, 17 – 21 August
7 – 11 September
5 – 9 October
26 – 30 October
9 – 13 November
23 – 27 November

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Automotive Airconditioning

24 – 28 August
14 – 18 September
19 – 23 October
16 – 20 November
7 – 11 December

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Please note: Course dates are subject to change. All confirmed bookings will be communicated in advance.

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