BDT becomes an RLNZ silver verifier Black Diamond Technologies has jumped on board with RLNZ’s new learning model, delivering practical assessments for Approved Filler courses as a silver verifier A combination of conventional education with online learning, RLNZ’s new learning model for Approved Fillers courses – including A1 Approved Fillers Theory Course, A2/A2L Approved Filler Theory Course, and A3 Refrigerant Awareness – means it’s easier for candidates to participate.
industry’s skills set – improved training translates to less refrigerant leaks and service faults,” shares Matt Birch, RLNZ chair and regional training manager for BDT. “This is vital with the pending changes in our industry, changes covering the introduction of new refrigerants and the necessary skills for industry licensing.”
The theory learning is now completed in the candidate’s own time thanks to online learning, which also allows the content to remain up-to-date, and the practical assessment is conducted at a premises that best suits the candidate.
Having already heavily invested in training for the industry, BDT currently offers an extensive range of HVAC&R training modules to apprentices, installers, technicians, designers and service people across New Zealand.
Silver verifiers across the country assess the practical component of the courses, and Black Diamond Technologies (BDT) is the latest company to become a ‘silver verifier’. “We are very excited to become a corporate silver fillers verifier for RLNZ, especially focusing on growing our
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“Our trainers are continually travelling around New Zealand and can help provide training to enable your staff to meet their legal NZ refrigerant fillers requirements,” says Matt. Utilising this service delivery model, BDT is able to provide a comprehensive, convenient and efficient service to its dealers and customers in New Zealand.
