Live, tutor-led training for HVAC installers who want a clear, practical approach to designing, installing and commissioning residential ducted systems.

Course Overview

This interactive online course is designed for Air Conditioning & Heat Pump installers who want to expand into ducted systems with confidence. Sessions are live and not recorded, with ample time for questions and practical application.

Objective

Build practical capability in the fundamentals of installing and designing residential ducted systems. Prior experience with general heat pump installation is recommended. Note: The focus is domestic ducted installations rather than full commercial ductwork design.

Benefits

• Understand how to install and confidently present ducted solutions.
• Avoid common installation pitfalls.
• Offer a premium heating and cooling option to grow your business.
• Commission efficiently to reduce time on site and call-backs.
• Diagnose typical issues and resolve them quickly.

Curriculum

Design

• Equipment selection by capacity, airflow and Pa rating.
• Involving the end user in the design process.
• Indoor/outdoor unit location and noise considerations.
• Ductwork types and layout; diffuser selection.
• Supply and return grille sizing; return air velocity.
• Sensor placement.
• Demo of Plandroid and supporting tools.
• Using the Duct Sizing Disc for design and troubleshooting.
• Examples of incorrect installation.
• Introduction to zone control systems.

Installation

• Planning and sequencing the install.
• Best-practice ductwork connections and layout (bends/outlets).
• Anti-vibration measures.
• How installation choices affect operation and performance.
• Supply and return grille positioning.
• Remote control operation and placement.
• Fresh-air interface.

Commissioning & Handover

• Control operation and function setting adjustments.
• Airflow balancing; fan speed vs capacity/noise.
• Clear client explanation of discharge and return air.

Enrolment & Inclusions

• Limited to 12 participants for interaction and personal support.
• Enrolment closes 7 days prior to allow time to send materials.
• 🎁 Free Duct Sizing Calculator Disc
• 💻 12-month Windows® software access
• 📄 Course materials supplied
• 🔗 Zoom access link issued after payment with your course pack.
• 💳 Secure online checkout.
• $249 + GST per delegate.

Tip: Have recent project details ready — we'll discuss real-world scenarios during Q&A.

People filling containers with gases under pressure — including cylinders, aerosols, and non-refillable containers — must be trained and hold an approved filler compliance certificate issued by a compliance certifier. This course meets that requirement.

What You Will Learn

• How to safely add refrigerant gas to a cylinder
• How to safely remove refrigerant gas from a cylinder
• How to reduce and eliminate refrigerant gas loss to the environment
• Safe transport requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Safe use requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Legal requirements under the H.S.N.O Act
• Requirements under Worksafe New Zealand

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technicians. To enrol you must:

• Be a practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technician
• Fully understand how to operate a gauge manifold set
• Be fully conversant with the tools used in the installation of air conditioning or refrigeration units

Please note: This course will not teach you how to operate HVAC manifold gauges. If you have completed the Skillsure Heat Pump Installers Course, you will be more than sufficiently trained to enrol.

Assessment & Certification

Attendance at this course requires you to demonstrate both practical and theoretical understanding of the material covered. This is assessed by a compliance certifier. Candidates who meet the required standard will receive a filler compliance licence valid for 5 years, plus a photo licence card. This course complies with requirements under the H.S.N.O Act and Worksafe New Zealand. Refer here for more details on Worksafe requirements.

3 Day Heat Pump Installers Course

Develop new skills and best practice techniques for heat pump installations. Our comprehensive 3-day course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a confident, efficient installer.

Objective

To provide delegates with the fundamentals of air conditioning & heat pump split system installation, grounded in best practice guidelines. The course combines theory and practical sessions, covering safe practices and the best techniques for a successful installation. Ideal for refrigeration engineers or practicing electricians looking to add heat pump installation to their skillset.

Benefits

• Understand how to correctly install a split system heat pump from start to finish
• Work safely and understand the risks associated with refrigerant gas
• Know which specialist tools to use, how they work, and why they're required
• Grow your business by offering split system heat pump installation
• Avoid costly mistakes that cause premature equipment failure
• Learn unit selection and sizing techniques for better outcomes
• Minimise callbacks and maximise customer satisfaction

Course Content

Installation

• Equipment selection and correct unit sizing
• Correct positioning of indoor and outdoor units
• Understanding noise issues and mitigation techniques
• Correct mounting of outdoor and indoor units, anti-vibration measures
• Use of brackets and common problems to avoid
• Pipework handling techniques and how to prevent common problems
• Condensate management
• Flaring of copper pipe and modern joining techniques, including pipe brazing
• Correct use of Oxy-Free nitrogen
• Pressure testing and leak testing
• Dehydration, vacuum pump and vacuum gauge use
• Electrical isolators
• Breaking the vacuum and preparing for use
• Operational testing

Selection

• Unit sizing — avoiding common problems
• Healthy Homes Standards and the relevant legislation
• Meeting client expectations
• Planning the installation
• Interface to fresh air

Commissioning & Client Handover

• Remote control operation and positioning
• Maintenance requirements explained to the client
• Defrost cycle explained
• Client handover best practice

Stay ahead of the industry — we showcase the latest techniques for connecting to systems safely, repairing pipework joints, and ensuring minimal refrigerant loss.

3 Day Heat Pump Installers Course

Develop new skills and best practice techniques for heat pump installations. Our comprehensive 3-day course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a confident, efficient installer.

Objective

To provide delegates with the fundamentals of air conditioning & heat pump split system installation, grounded in best practice guidelines. The course combines theory and practical sessions, covering safe practices and the best techniques for a successful installation. Ideal for refrigeration engineers or practicing electricians looking to add heat pump installation to their skillset.

Benefits

• Understand how to correctly install a split system heat pump from start to finish
• Work safely and understand the risks associated with refrigerant gas
• Know which specialist tools to use, how they work, and why they're required
• Grow your business by offering split system heat pump installation
• Avoid costly mistakes that cause premature equipment failure
• Learn unit selection and sizing techniques for better outcomes
• Minimise callbacks and maximise customer satisfaction

Course Content

Installation

• Equipment selection and correct unit sizing
• Correct positioning of indoor and outdoor units
• Understanding noise issues and mitigation techniques
• Correct mounting of outdoor and indoor units, anti-vibration measures
• Use of brackets and common problems to avoid
• Pipework handling techniques and how to prevent common problems
• Condensate management
• Flaring of copper pipe and modern joining techniques, including pipe brazing
• Correct use of Oxy-Free nitrogen
• Pressure testing and leak testing
• Dehydration, vacuum pump and vacuum gauge use
• Electrical isolators
• Breaking the vacuum and preparing for use
• Operational testing

Selection

• Unit sizing — avoiding common problems
• Healthy Homes Standards and the relevant legislation
• Meeting client expectations
• Planning the installation
• Interface to fresh air

Commissioning & Client Handover

• Remote control operation and positioning
• Maintenance requirements explained to the client
• Defrost cycle explained
• Client handover best practice

Stay ahead of the industry — we showcase the latest techniques for connecting to systems safely, repairing pipework joints, and ensuring minimal refrigerant loss.

People filling containers with gases under pressure — including cylinders, aerosols, and non-refillable containers — must be trained and hold an approved filler compliance certificate issued by a compliance certifier. This course meets that requirement.

What You Will Learn

• How to safely add refrigerant gas to a cylinder
• How to safely remove refrigerant gas from a cylinder
• How to reduce and eliminate refrigerant gas loss to the environment
• Safe transport requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Safe use requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Legal requirements under the H.S.N.O Act
• Requirements under Worksafe New Zealand

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technicians. To enrol you must:

• Be a practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technician
• Fully understand how to operate a gauge manifold set
• Be fully conversant with the tools used in the installation of air conditioning or refrigeration units

Please note: This course will not teach you how to operate HVAC manifold gauges. If you have completed the Skillsure Heat Pump Installers Course, you will be more than sufficiently trained to enrol.

Assessment & Certification

Attendance at this course requires you to demonstrate both practical and theoretical understanding of the material covered. This is assessed by a compliance certifier. Candidates who meet the required standard will receive a filler compliance licence valid for 5 years, plus a photo licence card. This course complies with requirements under the H.S.N.O Act and Worksafe New Zealand. Refer here for more details on Worksafe requirements.

Live, tutor-led training for HVAC installers who want a clear, practical approach to designing, installing and commissioning residential ducted systems.

Course Overview

This interactive online course is designed for Air Conditioning & Heat Pump installers who want to expand into ducted systems with confidence. Sessions are live and not recorded, with ample time for questions and practical application.

Objective

Build practical capability in the fundamentals of installing and designing residential ducted systems. Prior experience with general heat pump installation is recommended. Note: The focus is domestic ducted installations rather than full commercial ductwork design.

Benefits

• Understand how to install and confidently present ducted solutions.
• Avoid common installation pitfalls.
• Offer a premium heating and cooling option to grow your business.
• Commission efficiently to reduce time on site and call-backs.
• Diagnose typical issues and resolve them quickly.

Curriculum

Design

• Equipment selection by capacity, airflow and Pa rating.
• Involving the end user in the design process.
• Indoor/outdoor unit location and noise considerations.
• Ductwork types and layout; diffuser selection.
• Supply and return grille sizing; return air velocity.
• Sensor placement.
• Demo of Plandroid and supporting tools.
• Using the Duct Sizing Disc for design and troubleshooting.
• Examples of incorrect installation.
• Introduction to zone control systems.

Installation

• Planning and sequencing the install.
• Best-practice ductwork connections and layout (bends/outlets).
• Anti-vibration measures.
• How installation choices affect operation and performance.
• Supply and return grille positioning.
• Remote control operation and placement.
• Fresh-air interface.

Commissioning & Handover

• Control operation and function setting adjustments.
• Airflow balancing; fan speed vs capacity/noise.
• Clear client explanation of discharge and return air.

Enrolment & Inclusions

• Limited to 12 participants for interaction and personal support.
• Enrolment closes 7 days prior to allow time to send materials.
• 🎁 Free Duct Sizing Calculator Disc
• 💻 12-month Windows® software access
• 📄 Course materials supplied
• 🔗 Zoom access link issued after payment with your course pack.
• 💳 Secure online checkout.
• $249 + GST per delegate.

Tip: Have recent project details ready — we'll discuss real-world scenarios during Q&A.

3 Day Heat Pump Installers Course

Develop new skills and best practice techniques for heat pump installations. Our comprehensive 3-day course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a confident, efficient installer.

Objective

To provide delegates with the fundamentals of air conditioning & heat pump split system installation, grounded in best practice guidelines. The course combines theory and practical sessions, covering safe practices and the best techniques for a successful installation. Ideal for refrigeration engineers or practicing electricians looking to add heat pump installation to their skillset.

Benefits

• Understand how to correctly install a split system heat pump from start to finish
• Work safely and understand the risks associated with refrigerant gas
• Know which specialist tools to use, how they work, and why they're required
• Grow your business by offering split system heat pump installation
• Avoid costly mistakes that cause premature equipment failure
• Learn unit selection and sizing techniques for better outcomes
• Minimise callbacks and maximise customer satisfaction

Course Content

Installation

• Equipment selection and correct unit sizing
• Correct positioning of indoor and outdoor units
• Understanding noise issues and mitigation techniques
• Correct mounting of outdoor and indoor units, anti-vibration measures
• Use of brackets and common problems to avoid
• Pipework handling techniques and how to prevent common problems
• Condensate management
• Flaring of copper pipe and modern joining techniques, including pipe brazing
• Correct use of Oxy-Free nitrogen
• Pressure testing and leak testing
• Dehydration, vacuum pump and vacuum gauge use
• Electrical isolators
• Breaking the vacuum and preparing for use
• Operational testing

Selection

• Unit sizing — avoiding common problems
• Healthy Homes Standards and the relevant legislation
• Meeting client expectations
• Planning the installation
• Interface to fresh air

Commissioning & Client Handover

• Remote control operation and positioning
• Maintenance requirements explained to the client
• Defrost cycle explained
• Client handover best practice

Stay ahead of the industry — we showcase the latest techniques for connecting to systems safely, repairing pipework joints, and ensuring minimal refrigerant loss.

People filling containers with gases under pressure — including cylinders, aerosols, and non-refillable containers — must be trained and hold an approved filler compliance certificate issued by a compliance certifier. This course meets that requirement.

What You Will Learn

• How to safely add refrigerant gas to a cylinder
• How to safely remove refrigerant gas from a cylinder
• How to reduce and eliminate refrigerant gas loss to the environment
• Safe transport requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Safe use requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Legal requirements under the H.S.N.O Act
• Requirements under Worksafe New Zealand

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technicians. To enrol you must:

• Be a practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technician
• Fully understand how to operate a gauge manifold set
• Be fully conversant with the tools used in the installation of air conditioning or refrigeration units

Please note: This course will not teach you how to operate HVAC manifold gauges. If you have completed the Skillsure Heat Pump Installers Course, you will be more than sufficiently trained to enrol.

Assessment & Certification

Attendance at this course requires you to demonstrate both practical and theoretical understanding of the material covered. This is assessed by a compliance certifier. Candidates who meet the required standard will receive a filler compliance licence valid for 5 years, plus a photo licence card. This course complies with requirements under the H.S.N.O Act and Worksafe New Zealand. Refer here for more details on Worksafe requirements.

3 Day Heat Pump Installers Course

Develop new skills and best practice techniques for heat pump installations. Our comprehensive 3-day course equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a confident, efficient installer.

Objective

To provide delegates with the fundamentals of air conditioning & heat pump split system installation, grounded in best practice guidelines. The course combines theory and practical sessions, covering safe practices and the best techniques for a successful installation. Ideal for refrigeration engineers or practicing electricians looking to add heat pump installation to their skillset.

Benefits

• Understand how to correctly install a split system heat pump from start to finish
• Work safely and understand the risks associated with refrigerant gas
• Know which specialist tools to use, how they work, and why they're required
• Grow your business by offering split system heat pump installation
• Avoid costly mistakes that cause premature equipment failure
• Learn unit selection and sizing techniques for better outcomes
• Minimise callbacks and maximise customer satisfaction

Course Content

Installation

• Equipment selection and correct unit sizing
• Correct positioning of indoor and outdoor units
• Understanding noise issues and mitigation techniques
• Correct mounting of outdoor and indoor units, anti-vibration measures
• Use of brackets and common problems to avoid
• Pipework handling techniques and how to prevent common problems
• Condensate management
• Flaring of copper pipe and modern joining techniques, including pipe brazing
• Correct use of Oxy-Free nitrogen
• Pressure testing and leak testing
• Dehydration, vacuum pump and vacuum gauge use
• Electrical isolators
• Breaking the vacuum and preparing for use
• Operational testing

Selection

• Unit sizing — avoiding common problems
• Healthy Homes Standards and the relevant legislation
• Meeting client expectations
• Planning the installation
• Interface to fresh air

Commissioning & Client Handover

• Remote control operation and positioning
• Maintenance requirements explained to the client
• Defrost cycle explained
• Client handover best practice

Stay ahead of the industry — we showcase the latest techniques for connecting to systems safely, repairing pipework joints, and ensuring minimal refrigerant loss.

People filling containers with gases under pressure — including cylinders, aerosols, and non-refillable containers — must be trained and hold an approved filler compliance certificate issued by a compliance certifier. This course meets that requirement.

What You Will Learn

• How to safely add refrigerant gas to a cylinder
• How to safely remove refrigerant gas from a cylinder
• How to reduce and eliminate refrigerant gas loss to the environment
• Safe transport requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Safe use requirements for compressed gas cylinders
• Legal requirements under the H.S.N.O Act
• Requirements under Worksafe New Zealand

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technicians. To enrol you must:

• Be a practicing refrigeration or air conditioning technician
• Fully understand how to operate a gauge manifold set
• Be fully conversant with the tools used in the installation of air conditioning or refrigeration units

Please note: This course will not teach you how to operate HVAC manifold gauges. If you have completed the Skillsure Heat Pump Installers Course, you will be more than sufficiently trained to enrol.

Assessment & Certification

Attendance at this course requires you to demonstrate both practical and theoretical understanding of the material covered. This is assessed by a compliance certifier. Candidates who meet the required standard will receive a filler compliance licence valid for 5 years, plus a photo licence card. This course complies with requirements under the H.S.N.O Act and Worksafe New Zealand. Refer here for more details on Worksafe requirements.

Why renew your refrigerant fillers licence?

• You need a current licence to be legally compliant to fill a recovery cylinder with refrigerant in New Zealand.
• Be aware of the safety risks associated with current refrigerants in use.
• Stay up to date with industry changes, including new refrigerants.
• Refresh your knowledge on safe handling when filling, working with, or transporting refrigerants.
• Refresh your knowledge on calculations required to safely fill a recovery tank.
• Understand changes to safe disposal of recovered refrigerant.
• Gain access to a phone application to quickly calculate the correct recovery volume.

Why renew with us?

• Convenient, easy-to-navigate renewal process that stays current with the HVAC industry.
• Receive a free photo licence card to display and prove your current licence is valid.
• Assessment completed during the online renewal — no need to post anything back.
• Everything you need is included — all resources provided.