Programme Brief
The Certificate in Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning was designed for persons wishing to enter the air conditioning industry.
This qualification will provide the skills and experience needed for you to carry out your role within the industry and is, therefore, an excellent starting point for anyone seeking a career as an air condition technician.
This programme provides a range of refrigeration and air conditioning skills by combining both practical and theoretical training. Some of the topics covered include installing refrigeration systems to national standards, carrying out pre-commissioning tests, carrying out fault diagnostics and repairing defective systems. Assessment is undertaken through a combination of practical assignments and written multiple-choice examinations.
The Assured Certificate in Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning programme was designed by SBCS GLI and is quality assured by City and Guilds of London. Certificates will be issued by City and Guilds.
Why Study Air Conditioning at SBCS?
- Instructors are certified, highly skilled and experienced practitioners who bring their knowledge and work experience to the classroom.
- Training is delivered from a licensed training provider whose processes and procedures have been quality assured by a global leader in skills development, City & Guilds of London.
- Course is career oriented. The curriculum was developed to meet the needs of the current marketplace.
- Course is over 50% practical, hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on practical training and the application of the knowledge taught.
- Modern, fully equipped labs. Learn using the same equipment you will encounter in the field.
- Convenient class schedules. Classes are offered on a part time basis, which allows working individuals to balance their work and educational needs.
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Schedule
The next intake for this offering will be in July 2025.
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Mode of classes
- Blended Learning - Theory (online), Practicals (in-person sessions)
- Part Time (Evenings/Saturdays)
Fees
| FEE | AMOUNT | NOTE |
| SBCS Registration Fee | TT$500 | Payable upon registration |
| Insurance Fee | TT$60 | Payable upon registration |
| Tuition Fee | Cash: TT$9,500 Credit: TT$10,500 | Monthly Payment Plans available |
| C&G Registration Fee | £100 (one-time payment) | Payable by: 30th August 2025 |
| Examination Fee | TT$500 (per exam) | Total Examination Fee = TT$1000 Payable by: 30th December 2025 |
Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice.
Additional programmes of interest
- Champs Fleurs
There are no pre-requisites for this programme.
Basic Knowledge in mathematics will be an asset.
The next intake for this offering will be in July 2025.
For more details on fees and courses Download the Programme Brief
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1 – Confirm your eligibility. Forward soft copies of the following to CITE@sbcs.edu.tt
- Original certificate and transcript or official transcript and completion letter from the awarding educational institution
- National ID or Passport
- For students with qualifications more than five years old, a resume listing positions held and key responsibilities will be also required.
Administration must confirm of your eligibility before you apply.
Step 2 – Complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.
Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via any of the following options below.
Step 3 – Payment can be made via Direct deposit / Online bank transfer. Please click here for further instructions regarding the banking options available.
Please note that online bank transfers can be done from the following banking institutions – Republic Bank, Royal Bank, First Citizens Bank and Scotia Bank.
Step 4 –WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to the Centre for Information Technology and Engineering indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.
Note: If an Acceptance Letter is required after registration, kindly note that such requests usually takes three (3) working days to process.
For further information, please send an email to the Centre for Information Technology and Engineering
For further details please email cite-eng@sbcs.edu.tt or call the numbers below:
- Champs Fleurs – (868) 663-7227 extensions 1094/5/8
This qualification will be assessed by a combination of written examinations and practical assignments.
To achieve the SBCS Assured Certificate in Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, learners must complete the following units:
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Principles and Practice)
Assessments for each course is as follows:
| Course Title | Assessments |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Structured Examination questions (2 hours) based on the following learning outcomes:
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Principles and Practice) | Structured Examination questions (3 hours) based on the following learning outcomes:
Practical Assessments: This unit covers the skills required to enable a candidate to apply basic tools skills to set out, fabricate, install and test refrigeration systems |