MACS Leader Led Mobile A/C Training Classes

 

 

MACS instructors are available to come to your facility to teach courses on professional mobile A/C service and repair and other automotive systems. MACS can customize classes to fit your specific requirements, combining elements from all of our mobile A/C curriculums to create courses specific to your organization’s training needs.
MACS can also teach classes at your facility remotely via webinar. A webinar means your techs watch the presentation on a special website on the internet and listen and communicate with the instructor by telephone. All costs is dependent on location, number of students attending and hours of instruction. For more information on MACS training in your facility e-mail macsworldwide@macsw.org or call the MACS office at (215) 631-7020 x304. 

     

 

4140-Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification (Section 609)
All technicians opening the refrigeration circuit in automotive air conditioning systems must be certified in refrigerant recycling and recovery procedures to be in compliance with Section 609 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The MACS onsite training and certification program consists of an audio-visual presentation of EPA approved recovery and recycling procedures, distribution of the MACS certification training manual followed by a 25-question, closed book test. Can also be taught via webinar. Public Section 609 webinar scheduled for September 8, 2010 at 2pm EDT. Call 215/631-7020 to register.

4141-Best Practices: Automotive Air Conditioning System Theory, Diagnosis, and Service Procedures

This course describes “Best Practices” service and repair methods pertaining to mobile A/C systems. When adhered to, the procedures outlined in this program should help assure more accurate diagnoses, high-quality long lasting repairs, reduction of comebacks and increased customer satisfaction. Its “Boot Camp” style approach delivers “everything you need/nothing you don’t” in a fast-paced, highly informative manner. Major subjects the course covers include:

• A/C Systems: What They Do and How They Do It
• A/C System Components: Description and Operation
• A/C System Refrigerants and Oils
• Essential A/C System Service Practices and Precautions

 

4142-Electrical Functions in Air Conditioning
The electrical functions program covers the fundamentals of electricity as applied in automotive systems. Specific air conditioning electrical components are discussed in detail. Also covered are test instruments, electrical circuit operations and schematics, operation of A/C electrical components and battery/charging system testing. Completion of this program will prepare automotive technicians to approach some of the more difficult electrical challenges. Much of the material in this course is directly applicable to other electrically-operated vehicle systems.

4143-Automatic Temperature Control
The ATC course begins with a generic overview of the fundamentals and basic principles. Specific examples of different ATC systems are reviewed with a description of operation, how to extract and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and interpreting serial data through either the instrument panel display or a scan tool (where applicable). Sensor test procedures, component troubleshooting techniques and case studies of various system problems with test procedures detailed is also included.

 

4145-Sensors and Engine Management Electronics Related to A/C and ATC Operation
Automotive systems are becoming more dependent on electronic controls and A/C is certainly one of them. Learning objectives include an overview of sensors, modules, other components and the interdependence between computerized engine management and A/C and ATC systems.

 

4146-Maximizing Your A/C Tools and Equipment
What’s the right tool for the job? This course delivers an in-depth hands-on look at how to select and use the right tool for the job during a mobile A/C repair. Tools covered include; refrigerant identifiers, electronic leak detectors, ultraviolet dye type leak detection systems, CFC-12 recovery/recycling machines, HFC-134a recovery/recycling machines, CFC-12 manifold gauges, HFC-134a manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, refrigerant weighing scales and/or charging cylinders, various temperature measuring devices, such as dial thermometers, digital pyrometers, infrared thermometers, etc., digital multi-meters, scan tools, hose repair crimping tools, spring lock coupling disassembly and service tools, A/C service fitting service tools, orifice tube service tools, cooling system pressure testers, cooling system flush and recycling equipment, compressor clutch service tools, hand held vacuum pumps, battery/charging system testers, charging/service hose sets, coolant refractometers, heat guns, and recovery only machines. Shop must provide the equipment. Can also be taught via webinar.

 

4147-Mobile A/C Update
MACS Mobile A/C update is for the working automotive repair professional who wants to learn the latest in automotive A/C repair tips and tricks of the trade. Topics for this course are constantly changing as new information is being added. Previous updates have included material such as an overview of flush, retrofit, cabin filters, pattern failures, cooling modules, compressor diagnosis, the newest tools and more. 

 

4148-State of Wisconsin (Only) Mobile A/C Regulations ATCP 136
The state of Wisconsin has its own code of regulations for mobile A/C service and repair shops and technicians who work in them. MACS is an approved trainer for the ATCP 136 regualtions. Wisconsin certification is a leader led class and cannot be achieved in self-study. Most commonly this class would be taught concurrently with a U.S. EPA Section 609 certifcation class.