Purge Brazing Workshop

Learn how to purge braze refrigeration pipework correctly with this practical, hands‑on workshop designed for tradies and technicians. You’ll learn nitrogen purging, OFDN basics, heat control, and how to achieve clean, oxide‑free joints that reduce leaks and prevent system contamination.

Description

About this Course

This practical, hands‑on workshop teaches the essential skills required to purge braze refrigeration pipework correctly and safely. Ideal for installers, apprentices, and technicians wanting to improve brazing quality, reduce leaks, and prevent contamination inside HVAC/R systems. 

Participants learn how to prepare pipework, set up purging using OFDN (oxygen free dry nitrogen), control heat, and achieve clean, professional joints. This workshop is designed for tradies who want real‑world brazing skills. 

 

Who This Course Is For 

  • HVAC installers 

  • Apprentices and trainees 

  • Technicians wanting to improve brazing quality 

  • Tradies wanting practical, hands‑on upskilling 

  • Employers wanting consistent brazing standards 

  • Anyone wanting cleaner, safer, leak‑free brazing 

 

What You’ll Learn 

This course is 70% hands-on practical and 30% theory learning and covers the following: 

  • Braze copper to copper, copper to steel and copper to brass 

  • Brazing hazards, safe brazing techniques and PPE 

  • Components and functions of MAPP gas, Oxy-MAPP and oxy-acetylene systems 

  • Lighting-up and extinguishing techniques 

  • Pipe preparation, joint creation and cleaning 

  • Learn purging using oxygen-free dry nitrogen 

 

Assessment

  • measure the success of your brazing with pressure testing 

  • assess brazing penetration into joints 

 

Essential Requirements 

  • PPE required: safety boots, gloves, safety glasses 

 

Outcome 

Participants receive a Record of Learning certificate.  

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