Provides operational knowledge for running the cooling and refrigeration systems that make deep level Southern African mines survivable in high heat conditions. The course covers refrigeration plant, chilled water and ice systems, cooling coils and the safe handling of refrigerants. Delegates learn how cooling capacity links to underground working conditions and heat stress control.
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Register for this courseThis course suits refrigeration plant operators, ventilation officers, mine engineers and supervisors in deep level mining operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 11 to 13 Nov 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 18 to 20 Nov 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 25 to 27 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
A section 54 instruction stops production and the mine must show that its legal appointments were valid, current and understood.
Heat, dust and flammable gas behave differently at three kilometres below surface than they do in a textbook.
Falls of ground remain one of the largest causes of death in South African underground mining.