Objectives of the HND Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program
- Design, install, and commission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain thermal systems
- Use automatic regulation, energy management, and remote control tools
- Integrate safety, energy performance, and environmental protection standards
- Develop skills in reading plans, electrical and thermodynamic diagrams
Skills developed
- Mastery of thermodynamics principles applied to refrigeration and air conditioning
- Techniques of electrical connection, piping, welding, and sealing
- Use of refrigerant fluids and compliance with environmental regulations (HFC fluids, R32, CO2)
- Intervention on commercial, industrial, residential, and automotive refrigeration installations
- Reading of plans, functional diagrams, and control panels
- Use of regulation, home automation, and HVAC systems automation tools
Career opportunities
Thanks to your HND in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, you access technical professions with high employability in essential fields such as:
- Installation and maintenance of residential and tertiary air conditioning
- Industrial refrigeration in the agri-food, pharmaceutical, and hospital sectors
- Commercial refrigeration (cold rooms, display cases, freezers)
- Renewable energies and heat pumps
- Ventilation and air conditioning systems for public or industrial buildings
Professions accessible after the HND
- Refrigeration and air conditioning installation technician
- Industrial refrigeration maintenance technician
- HVAC site manager
- Draftsman-designer in climate engineering
- Technical sales representative in thermal equipment
- Heat pump and solar thermal systems installer
- Energy efficiency advisor
Why choose the HND Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at YIMGA Higher Institute?
- Training focused on practice with well-equipped workshops in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
- Professional supervision by HVAC sector experts in Cameroon
- Real-world experience through internships in partner companies
- High local demand for qualified technicians in refrigeration and air conditioning
- Strategic location in Douala, a major industrial and commercial hub
Practical information
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualification awarded: HND in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon
- Admission requirements: Scientific, technical Baccalaureate or equivalent
- Location: YIMGA Higher Institute, Douala
Register today!
Prepare a promising career in a fast-growing technical field. Join YIMGA Higher Institute in Douala for your HND in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and become a key player in the energy transition and thermal comfort!
