Department of Real Work
Mastery
BLOCK 06
Refrigerant | Instructor-Led Skills Session
This Mastery Review is to be completed with a Senior or Master Technician who has extensive refrigeration experience.
Step 1.
Schedule time with your instructor and complete the Supervisor-Led Skills Session outlined below.
Step 2.
Upon completion, return to this page to summarize your session using the form below.
Instructor-Led Skills Session | Refrigerant: Recovery, Pressure Testing, Vacuum & Charging
Step 1.
Working with your instructor, complete the listed Assessment Tasks.
Assessment Tasks:
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Refrigerant Fundamentals – Discuss refrigerant types, industry transitions, A2L refrigerants, and key safety considerations.
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Recovery Procedures – Demonstrate proper refrigerant recovery practices, recovery machine setup, cylinder handling, and recovery documentation.
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Pressure Testing & Leak Detection – Demonstrate proper use of nitrogen regulators, tanks, valves, and leak detection procedures.
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Vacuum Procedures – Demonstrate proper vacuum pump setup, evacuation procedures, and explain the purpose of system evacuation.
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Charging Procedures – Demonstrate proper refrigerant charging techniques using scales and charging equipment.
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Safety & Best Practices – Discuss equipment monitoring, when systems may be left unattended, and important refrigerant handling safety considerations.
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Hands-On Practice – Perform recovery, pressure testing, evacuation, and charging procedures under instructor guidance.
Step 2.
After you have completed your Instructor-Led Skills Session, complete the form below. In your response summarizing the session, be sure to list:
• Instructor's Name: confirm the name of the Senior/Master Technician who led your session.
• Skills Performed: summarize the tasks demonstrated and activities completed during the session.
• Feedback: what feedback or areas for continued development were provided to you by your instructor?