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Women in RACHP to hold training day

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration’s Women in RACHP Network is to hold a training day in Manchester in March, covering the principles and practical aspects of refrigeration. 

The event is open to anyone working in, or who has an interest in, the refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump sector. 

Participants will receive an overview of the systems, details on the principles of refrigeration, and F-gas regulations as well as hands-on practical experience.

This event is open to both technical and non-technical staff and no prior knowledge of refrigeration is required.

The all-day event is being held at Daikin UK’s Manchester office on March 5.

Further details and booking here.

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