A different way of learning

摘要

When city and Guilds introduced its QCF Diploma in Air Conditioning or Refrigeration (6187-01 or-02 respectively) in 2011 it was greeted with trepidation combined with fairly negative reactions, ranging from gently sceptical to outright 'not fit for purpose', writes Karen Greenbank of the Practical Refrigeration Training Centre. Totally different to the previous NVQ qualification (6087) the underlying concepts were actually good. Building services elements such as health and safety and environmental issues were expanded, a scientific principles module was added, and the existing technical elements were developed to include specific copper brazing and electrical knowledge as well as the essential FGas. In creating a modular format, with increased use of online assessments as well as practical assignments and portfolio work, it presented a comprehensive and up to date qualification to reflect the modern, multi-tasking and 'high tech' nature of the acr industry today.