Air-conditioning technician checking refrigerant pressure on a rooftop condenser unit in Singapore

HVAC · Facilities & Building Services Programme

Advanced Certificate in Air-Conditioning Installation & Maintenance(Residential & Commercial)

A 24-hour, hands-on aircon and HVAC course in Singapore covering installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and fault troubleshooting for residential and light commercial systems — built for entry into the HVAC, facilities management, and M&E sectors. Saturday classes at our Beach Road campus (The Plaza), near Nicoll Highway and Bugis MRT.

Enquire now View modules

Weeks

Contact Hours

Modules

60%

Hands-on

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Job-ready HVAC skills, learned on real equipment

The Advanced Certificate in Air-Conditioning Installation & Maintenance (Residential & Commercial) gives you the knowledge and practical competencies to install, inspect, service, maintain, and troubleshoot residential and light commercial air-conditioning systems — covering refrigeration fundamentals, installation techniques, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and workplace safety.

Refrigeration and cooling principles

Split-unit installation and commissioning

Preventive maintenance and servicing

Electrical fault troubleshooting

Commercial FCU, AHU and VRF systems

Refrigerant handling and leak testing

Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

Service reporting and customer communication

HVAC technicians servicing a rooftop condenser unit with a refrigerant manifold gauge set

Around 60% hands-on training

Flaring, vacuuming, leak testing, coil cleaning and multimeter fault-finding — practised on live industry-standard equipment.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Everything you need to know, at a glance

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Duration

8 Weeks

Total Contact Hours

24 Hours

Schedule

Weekend

8 Saturdays · 3 Hours / class

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face

Certification

Advanced Certificate in Air-Conditioning Installation & Maintenance (Residential & Commercial)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you'll be able to do on completion

Explain the principles of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Identify the components and functions of residential and commercial HVAC systems.

Install and commission residential split-unit air-conditioning systems.

Perform preventive maintenance and servicing on residential and commercial systems.

Diagnose and troubleshoot common electrical and mechanical faults.

Apply Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices during installation and servicing.

Use HVAC tools and testing instruments correctly.

Prepare maintenance reports and communicate service recommendations professionally.

MODULES & PRACTICALS

Three modules. Twenty-four hours. One HVAC technician.

Each module runs for 8 hours and pairs classroom theory with hands-on practical work — building from installation and commissioning through servicing to fault diagnosis on commercial HVAC equipment.

01Module 01

Air-Conditioning Installation & Commissioning

8 HoursTheory + Practical

Topics Covered

Introduction to HVAC systems
Refrigeration cycle and cooling principles
Types of residential and commercial air-conditioning systems
Components of split-unit systems
Refrigerants and environmental considerations
Installation procedures
Refrigerant piping and insulation
Electrical wiring fundamentals
Pressure testing, vacuuming and system commissioning

Practical Components

Identification of HVAC components
Installation of indoor and outdoor units
Copper pipe flaring and connection
Vacuum pump operation
Leak testing
Pressure testing
System commissioning
Functional testing

02Module 02

Air-Conditioning Maintenance & Servicing

8 HoursTheory + Practical

Topics Covered

Preventive maintenance schedules
Cleaning techniques and filter maintenance
Evaporator and condenser cleaning
Drainage maintenance
Refrigerant pressure checking
Performance testing
Energy-efficient operation
Maintenance documentation

Practical Components

Servicing indoor units
Cleaning condenser coils
Drain pipe flushing
Refrigerant pressure measurement
Temperature measurement
Performance testing
Completion of service reports

03Module 03

HVAC Troubleshooting & Commercial Systems

8 HoursPractical Competency Assessment

Topics Covered

Common system faults and poor cooling performance
Water leakage diagnosis
Electrical troubleshooting
Compressor diagnosis and fan motor faults
Thermostat and control systems
Introduction to Fan Coil Units (FCU)
Introduction to Air Handling Units (AHU)
Introduction to Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)
Customer communication and maintenance reporting

Practical Components

Electrical testing using a multimeter
Fault diagnosis exercises
FCU inspection and maintenance
Airflow measurement
System performance verification
Practical competency assessment

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

The tools and systems you'll train on

Every practical session is run on the same industry-standard equipment used on real installation and servicing jobs.

Split-unit air-conditioning systems

Fan Coil Unit (FCU) training equipment

Air Handling Unit (AHU) demonstration unit

Refrigerant manifold gauge set

Vacuum pump

Refrigerant leak detector

Digital multimeter

Digital thermometer

HVAC servicing tools

Pipe flaring and bending tools

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Open to beginners — no HVAC experience needed

Minimum age: 18 years
Basic English literacy
Physically fit to perform practical activities
No prior HVAC experience required

PRACTICAL TRAINING

~60%hands-on

Roughly 60% of the programme is dedicated to hands-on training and real-world servicing tasks, so you leave with skills you can use on site from day one.

The final decision concerning admission to the programme rests with the Academic Advisory Board.

PROGRAMME FEES

Transparent, all-in course fees

A part-time programme covering registration, tuition, and course materials for all three modules. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Enquire about intakes

Part-time · Singapore Dollars

Fee Breakdown

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)S$100.00

Course FeeS$400.00

Course Materials FeeS$100.00

Total FeesS$600.00

WITHDRAWAL, TRANSFER & REFUND

A clear, fair refund policy

Students who wish to withdraw or transfer to another programme must notify Lumax Academy in writing before the commencement of the course. The application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

100%

Maximum Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: More than 30 days before the Course Commencement Date.

50%

Partial Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: Before, but not more than 30 days before the Course Commencement Date.

25%

Partial Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: After, but not more than 15 days after the Course Commencement Date.

No Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: More than 1 day after the Course Commencement Date.

CERTIFICATION

“Advanced Certificate in Air-Conditioning Installation & Maintenance (Residential & Commercial)”

Awarded by Lumax Academy Pte Ltd on successful completion of all three modules and the practical competency assessment.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME

Built around what employers actually need

Industry-relevant, practical-focused, and career-oriented — with modern maintenance practices, energy efficiency concepts, and digital productivity tools built in.

Industry-standard equipment

Hands-on practical training on real split-units, FCU and AHU training rigs, and professional servicing tools.

Residential and commercial exposure

Work across both home split-unit systems and the commercial equipment used in offices and facilities.

Energy-efficient servicing

Training in energy-efficient servicing practices and structured preventive maintenance routines.

Digital service reporting

Introduction to digital service reporting and maintenance documentation used on the job.

Complimentary AI workshop

A free 3-hour AI for Service Technicians workshop covering AI-assisted troubleshooting, service report writing, quotation preparation, and productivity tools.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Where this certificate can take you

Graduates may pursue technician roles across Singapore’s HVAC, facilities management, building maintenance, construction, and M&E sectors.

Air-Conditioning Installation Technician

HVAC Service Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Property Maintenance Technician

M&E Maintenance Technician

Technical Service Assistant

Building Services Technician

ENROL NOW

Ready to start your HVAC technician career?

Tell us a little about yourself and our team will share the next intake dates, schedule, and enrolment details for the Advanced Certificate in Air-Conditioning Installation & Maintenance (Residential & Commercial).

Schedule

Weekend · 8 Saturdays · 3 hrs/class

Duration

8 weeks · 24 contact hours

Mode

Face-to-Face · Classroom + Hands-on Practical

Campus

7500A Beach Rd, The Plaza · near Nicoll Highway MRT

Enquire now

Fill the form and our team will get back to you within 24 hours.