Are you looking to develop your career as an AC technician or refrigeration technician? Apex Skills Academy is providing the most reliable, affordable, and practical-oriented AC and refrigeration training in Nepal.
As this is a climate-driven and energy-conscious world, AC and fridges are becoming everyone's necessities, no longer luxury products. The need for skilled AC and refrigeration technicians in Nepal is higher than ever. This is a high-demand skill both in Nepal and abroad. It's the right time to consider your AC and refrigeration training in Nepal.
Overview of AC and Refrigeration Training in Nepal
Our course covers both practical and theoretical learning components. The students will learn about refrigeration cycles, installation techniques, gas charging, electrical components, and safety procedures.
Many institutions are affiliated with the CTEVT government scheme; however, we are also certified with ISO. So, our AC repair training in Kathmandu will be recognized worldwide. The duration of the course depends on the provider; it can range from 1 month to 6 months. The certification from the training institutions will help to get a job locally or for international migration. Or you can check AC Technician Salary in Nepal to know how much an AC technician is able to earn through this skill.
Quick Course Information
| Course Details |
Information |
| Course Name |
AC and Refrigeration Training |
| Duration |
45 Days / Varies by Training Program |
| Training Mode |
Practical Classroom Training |
| Location |
Chabahil & New Baneshwor, Kathmandu |
| Course Fee |
Starting from Rs. 45,000 |
| Practical Training |
Included |
| Language |
Nepali with technical terms explained as needed |
| Career Options |
AC Technician, Refrigeration Technician, Maintenance Technician and Self-Employment |
Why Choose an AC and Refrigeration Mechanic as a Career?
The growing urban infrastructure and unpredictable temperatures have created a steady demand for skilled technicians. Every stakeholder, like homes, offices, hospitals, or any organization, needs cooling systems with regular maintenance and repair service provided by certified professionals.
A qualified and certified technician can find job opportunities in Nepal, the Middle East, Malaysia, and even Europe. AC technician training in Nepal at Apex Skills Academy is recognized for its practical skills-focused training.
Furthermore, it has short course durations, and with minimal academic qualifications, one can learn it. This course will prepare you and open the doors for young people seeking a job quickly.
Here is our previous training class video and student testimonial on this course.
Who can participate in AC & refrigerator training?
Students who want to pursue a technical career
The course is designed for learners who have a basic interest in learning and would like to build a career as an AC and refrigeration installer, servicer, and repairer.
SEE/SLC and +2 Graduates
Students who have passed out from SEE/SLC or +2 and are seeking practical and career-oriented technical education are welcome to join the course.
Existing Electricians and Technicians
This training is designed for electricians and technicians interested in further developing their skills in air conditioning, refrigeration, fault diagnosis, and maintenance.
Individuals Looking for Employment Abroad
Those who want to become self-employed in the fields of air conditioning and refrigeration servicing and repair would be able to acquire the practical skills and knowledge required for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Persons seeking employment overseas
Individuals intending to pursue foreign technical employment can gain practical experience in an organized manner in the areas of AC and refrigeration. The demand for employment will be determined by the needs of employers and countries of destination.
Anyone interested in learning how to repair AC and refrigerators
This course is available for anyone interested in learning practical skills of the installation, servicing, maintenance, and basic repair of an AC and a refrigerator.
Why Choose Apex Skills Academy?
When it comes to learning a practical technical skill, it is crucial to select the right training institute. Apex Skills Academy offers AC and refrigeration training, emphasizing hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and hands-on instruction in the workshop.
Practical, Hands-On Training
Students are provided with hands-on practices with AC and refrigeration units, tools, electrical components, refrigerant systems, and general servicing procedures.
Experienced Technical Trainers
Instructors with appropriate technical content and practical experience provide training. Students are guided in the practice of installation, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
Job-Oriented Technical Skills
This course emphasizes hands-on skills that can be used in residential air conditioning, refrigeration maintenance, installation, and other cooling system-related careers.
Training Tools and Equipment
Students learn to use some of the tools and equipment typically found in AC and refrigeration service environments and acquire a working knowledge of the tools used.
Practical Troubleshooting
The training provides students with an introduction to AC and refrigeration fault identification and correct testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
Career Guidance
Depending on the supports offered as part of the training program, students may be provided with advice on technical career and employment options, on preparing for interviews, and on developing further skills.
Convenient Kathmandu Locations
The course is offered in Apex Skills Academy training facilities in Chabahil and New Baneshwor, which allow students from all over Kathmandu to access training.
Practical AC & Refrigeration Training
AC and refrigeration is a very practical technical field, and hands-on training is crucial in developing the skills needed to be an AC or refrigeration technician. Apex Skills Academy offers practical AC and refrigeration training in Nepal with practical training in the workshop sessions and theoretical knowledge with supervised sessions.
In practical classes, students are taught about the use of standard AC and refrigeration tools and equipment and are instructed to use appropriate installation, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Training can consist of hands-on experience with air-conditioning systems, refrigeration units, electrical components, air-conditioning systems with refrigerants, and so on.
The students can learn during trainer-guided practical sessions, can build their confidence to diagnose common faults, do routine maintenance, and learn the proper procedures as used in AC and refrigeration service work. The practical emphasis enables learners to develop technical skills for technical application in the home and office and for maintenance.
What Will You Learn in AC and Refrigeration Training?
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals
We will teach you the fundamentals of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Students will be able to explain the cooling cycles, transfer of heat, temperature control, pressure, and other fundamental concepts that are important prior to servicing AC and refrigeration equipment.
The components of an AC and refrigerator
Know the various parts that are used in air conditioners and refrigerators such as compressors, capacitors, fans, electrical and mechanical parts, condensers, expansion devices, relays, and thermostats.
Split and Window AC Installation
The correct way to install split and window air conditioners. The training includes unit positioning, installation of the unit, connections to pipes, connections to drainage and electrical systems, and brief inspections of the installation.
Installing the refrigeration units and deep freezer
The general installation and setup instructions of refrigerators and deep freezers. Development of unit inspection skills and skills for making connections and checking operating conditions and ensuring correct operation of the equipment.
Electrical Components
You will learn the techniques for pipe measurement, cutting, bending, flaring, and connection for copper pipe as applied to AC and refrigeration systems. Students will also be instructed in safe brazing procedures and in the correct procedures to be used in connection pipes.
Vacuum and refrigerant charging
You will be taught to understand the need to de-air and demister refrigeration systems by using correct vacuuming. Training also covers the proper practices and precautions for refrigerant charging.
Leak detection and refrigerant gas
Know why refrigerants are used in cooling equipment and how to use simple techniques to check for potential refrigerant leaks. Students will learn how to handle and why it is important to check systems before and after servicing.
Electrical Parts and Cabling
To understand the fundamental electrical elements and wiring in AC and refrigeration systems. Training includes the recognition of common components, understanding of basic connections, and the use of suitable tests to check electrical issues.
Diagnosing and replacing compressors
To know what the compressor does and how to identify some common problems with compressors. Students will also gain knowledge of the proper procedures and safety considerations involved in compressor replacement.
AC and Refrigerator Fault Finding
Helps to become familiar with systematic troubleshooting procedures to diagnose common defects in AC and refrigeration systems. Know how to check out potential electrical, mechanical, cooling, and component issues prior to fixing.
Maintenance and servicing
We will help you to understand the value of regularly checking and maintaining the systems to enhance performance and minimize common issues. Basic cleaning, component inspection, checks, and routine servicing are all part of the training.
Advanced/Inverter AC Repair
You will learn about what an inverter AC is and some popular troubleshooting methods to use in working with the latest inverter ACs. Students are introduced to the working of conventional and inverter units and get a high level of awareness of fault diagnosis.
Safety
You will gain knowledge about safety procedures for electrical systems, refrigerants, tools, and AC and refrigeration equipment. It also emphasizes responsible working practices, handling of equipment, and attitude when dealing with customers and technical systems.
Certification After Course Completion
As we are CTEVT affilated students will be awarded the relevant course completion certificate from Apex Skills Academy when we successfully complete the AC and refrigeration training program. The certificate can record the technical training acquired and the skills obtained in the course that have been put into practice.
Students who are interested in formal national skills certification will need to check the pathway to assessment and certification before enrolling. Other assessment / certification requirements may apply (as relevant) through the relevant authority according to the program.
Career Opportunities After AC and Refrigeration Training
There are two types of technicians who work with AC and refrigeration systems: installation, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Once the students have acquired the necessary practical skills and experience, they have the chance to apply their knowledge in residential, commercial, hospitality, construction, and maintenance settings.
AC Installation Technician
Install air conditioning systems, connect electrical and refrigerant components, test the air conditioning system, and verify that the system functions properly after installation by an AC installation technician.
AC Maintenance Technician
Air-conditioning maintenance workers provide inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for air-conditioning systems. They can be involved in preventive maintenance tasks, inspections of components, detection of faults, and some basic repairs.
Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration technicians operate refrigeration systems in buildings, such as homes, restaurants, and shops, as well as in hotels and apartments. They can be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of refrigerant systems.
HVAC Career Path
Earning AC and refrigeration training can be a stepping stone to a more comprehensive HVAC career. Technicians may pursue further training and experience to build upon their skills and apply them to other areas, such as HVAC heating controls, commercial HVAC systems, and larger cooling units.
Self-Employment
The experienced technicians can also be self-employed and offer AC installation, servicing, maintenance, and refrigeration repair services. Through hands-on experience, the needed tools, and proper customer service, technicians can establish their own service business or maintenance company.
Technical skills, experience, qualifications, location & employer needs are all factors for employment and career progression.
AC Technician Salary and Income Potential
The earnings of an AC technician in Nepal can differ significantly based on their technical proficiency, years of experience, geographic location, specialty, employer, and nature of the job.
The entry-level technicians can start with simple installation and maintenance tasks, whereas the more experienced technicians with greater troubleshooting and electrical and refrigeration skills can perform more complex service tasks.
Technicians specializing in commercial air-conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, or advanced HVAC equipment may have other sources of income available. Technicians who work for themselves also have the opportunity to earn money by installing and servicing and by offering maintenance and repair services.
Learners should not only look at salary but also practice and build expertise and skills to enhance their career prospects and earn certifications that are relevant to their field.
What Affects an AC Technician's Income?
There are a number of factors that may impact AC and refrigeration technicians' salaries in Nepal.
Experience and Technical Skills
More experienced and proficient technicians are able to perform a greater amount of technical tasks.
Type of Equipment
Different levels of technical knowledge may be required when dealing with residential air-conditioning systems, commercial air-conditioning systems, cold-storage systems, and other special refrigeration systems.
Location
The earnings may fluctuate between different cities/regions based on the demand for AC and refrigeration services. For example, if you live in the urban cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Biratnagar, there will be more probability that you will earn more, but if you reside in the village areas, you may earn less.
Employment Type
Salaries of technicians in AC service companies, construction companies, hotels, businesses, and maintenance providers could differ. Technicians that work for themselves might generate different incomes due to the number of customers that they have and the number of services that they offer.
Specialization
Other skills regarding electrical systems, refrigeration, HVAC controls, inverter AC systems, and commercial equipment can take technicians further in the types of services they can offer.
Customer Service & Reputation
Today, reliability, workmanship, communication, and customer satisfaction are very important factors to not only have repeat customers but also to get referrals for independent technicians.
Career Growth in AC and Refrigeration
There are several career paths in technical careers for AC and refrigeration. To begin, it is best to train beginners in basic installation, servicing, and maintenance skills and then gradually move on to more specific technical tasks.
One career trajectory could be
Technicians can gain knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration, electrical controls, inverter technology, cold storage, and advanced troubleshooting, among other topics, with more experience and training.
It is important to keep learning, as technology in air-conditioning and refrigeration is still evolving. Technicians can acquire relevant technical skills and develop practical experience to advance to more advanced projects and roles.
Meet Our AC and Refrigeration Trainers
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Get training from experienced technical trainers with industry experience in learning skills of AC, refrigeration, and HVAC.
Rajendra Tamatta
HVAC Instructor
Experience: 3 Years
Students Graduated: 300+
Certification: TOT Certified
Specialization: AC, Refrigeration, and HVAC Training
Rajendra Tamatta has 3 years of experience in technical training and is an HVAC instructor. He has provided over 300 students with practical training related to AC, refrigeration, and HVAC. He is a TOT (Training of Trainers) certified instructor with a keen interest in assisting students in acquiring effective technical skills through a structured classroom and hands-on training.
Santosh Mishra
HVAC Instructor & Engineer
Experience: 20 Years
Students Graduated: 2,000+
Certification: TOT Certified
Professional Background: Engineer
Santosh Mishra is a seasoned HVAC instructor and engineer with 20 years of experience in the field. Has trained over 2000 students in technical and HVAC-related skills. His extensive experience, engineering background, and TOT certification allow him to offer practical, industry-based lessons to students learning AC, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
Learn From Experienced Technical Instructors
Students can have guidance in AC installation and servicing, refrigeration and troubleshooting, maintenance, electrical components, and HVAC knowledge, along with instructor practical training experience and engineering knowledge and industry exposure.
AC Training vs. HVAC Training
AC and HVAC training are related but can differ in scope
Air-conditioning and refrigeration training typically emphasizes the training of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, such as installation, servicing, maintenance, refrigeration systems, electrical components, and troubleshooting.
Training HVAC includes a wider scope of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. It can consist of air conditioning or HVAC controls, larger commercial HVAC systems, heating equipment, ventilation systems, and more, depending on the program.
| AC & Refrigeration Training |
HVAC Training |
| Focuses mainly on AC and refrigeration systems |
Covers a broader range of HVAC systems |
| Suitable for beginners entering AC service work |
Suitable for learners seeking broader HVAC knowledge |
| Includes installation, servicing, and troubleshooting |
May include AC, heating, ventilation, and controls |
| Strong focus on refrigeration systems and components |
Broader focus on building climate-control systems |
| Useful for residential and selected commercial service work |
Often relevant to larger commercial and building systems |
An AC and refrigeration course can be helpful to the beginners who want to start their careers in AC servicing and refrigeration, as it gives them a strong technical background. The skills learned can be expanded with further training and experience to provide the learner with the ability to move into more expanded commercial HVAC work.
AC and Refrigeration Training Fees and Price in Kathmandu
The AC and refrigeration training in Kathmandu costs Rs 45,000; the classes go up to 45 days. We also provide a certain discount for students who need it. If you register earlier and secure your seat, it will increase the chance of getting more discounts.
AC Training in Kathmandu
At Apex Skills Academy, Kathmandu students can gain hands-on experience in AC and refrigeration training to acquire skills in installing, servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and more. Courses are taught at the academy's Chabahil and New Baneshwor branches, where students get classroom lectures from well-trained HVAC trainers and practical training with them.
Chabahil
Chabahil training center is situated in Kathmandu, which is convenient for students to get training in AC and refrigeration. Students can attend hands-on training with trainers on installation, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic refrigeration skills.
Area: Chabahil 07, Gopikrishna, Kathmandu
Please check with Apex Skills Academy for the existing AC training batch, class schedule, course fee, and admission criteria.
New Baneshwor
The New Baneshwor training center provides hands-on training in AC and refrigeration to students in Kathmandu and its surroundings. This training program incorporates skills training along with practical application to equip students with knowledge and expertise in AC servicing, installation, maintenance, refrigeration, and troubleshooting.
ADRESS: New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Suruchi Marga
Please get in touch with Apex Skills Academy for availability of the latest batch, course timings, course fee, and admission procedure.
Conclusion
If you’re searching for a career that offers stability, growth, and global demand, AC and refrigeration training in Nepal is a smart choice. From beginner programs in Kathmandu to professional AC technician training in Nepal, the country is steadily building skilled manpower for a better tomorrow. Explore more of our training courses.
Our Training Center
Apex Skills Academy
Chabahil 07, Gopikrishna | New Baneshwor, Suruchi Marga, KTM, Nepal
Phone: 9801910595 | 9801359698
Email: info@apexskillsacademy.com
Admissions inquiries are welcome Sunday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and by email seven days a week. Hurry up; seats are getting booked.
