Smardt Training
Learn the skills and tools necessary to service and maintain Smardt oil-free chiller products.
A 3-day program designed to equip technicians
Learn the skills and tools necessary to service and maintain Smardt products. The certification received upon completion of this course authorizes the participants to carry out regular maintenance and troubleshooting of Smardt equipment.
How our training courses work
Step 1
Check out our training sessions, available worldwide.
Step 2
Get trained by our certified senior technicians.
Step 3
Get certified to maintain Smardt chillers and grow your service business.
Current training sessions
About the course
The Smardt Technical Training Course is a three-day program designed to equip technicians with the skills and tools necessary to maintain Smardt products. The certification received upon completion of this course authorizes the participants to carry out regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting of Smardt equipment but does not certify them as a third party trainer on Smardt, Kiltech, or Danfoss equipment nor does it grant permission to start Smardt chillers unassisted. Certification will remain valid for a period of 36 months, after which, Smardt reserves the right to require additional advanced or refresher training in order to maintain certification.
Smardt reserves the right to enroll applicants from multiple organizations in any course administered by Smardt and the right to reject applicants or refuse certification at its sole discretion if the contractor or technician pre-requisites listed below are not met.
Computer pre-requisites
Participants are required to bring a laptop computer that either runs or can emulate Windows 32 bit Operating System (OS) as well as open PDF and MS Office documents. Please note that Windows 10 has not been tested with any of Smardt’s products yet. Participants must also have access to and be able to operate a mobile internet device when servicing Smardt equipment.
Cost
$3,250 USD per US trainee
$4,500 CAD per Canadian trainee
Training calendar
Technician training classes for 2025/2026 will also be held at our Plattsburgh, New York facility. Training sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m, and will be held on:
2026
- February 17-18-19 (Fully booked)
- March 17-18-19 (Fully Booked)
- April 14-15-16 (Fully Booked)
- May 12-13-14 (Fully Booked)
- September 15-16-17 (Cancelled)
- October 13-14-15
- November 13-14-15
- December 15-16-17
These training session dates can change. Please contact Smardt to confirm these training dates and times.
Cancellation policy
A cancellation fee of 30% will apply if attendance is cancelled within 30 calendar days of a scheduled course, 60% if cancelled within 14 calendar days, and 100% if cancelled within 7 calendar days or in the case of an absence.
Smardt reserves the right to cancel a scheduled course if enrollment is insufficient. Smardt will provide written notice of its intention to cancel a minimum of two weeks prior to the scheduled course date. Please confirm scheduling with the Service Department prior to making your travel arrangements.
Contractor pre-requisites
- Clean tubes/coils
- Leak check complete chiller
- Reclaim chiller refrigerant charge
- Evacuate chiller below 500 microns
- Replace compressors/components
Technician pre-requisites
Documented Education or related work experience (1 of the following 5)
- Engineering Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Professional Certificate
- Trade Papers
- 5 years minimum experience with Centrifugal chillers
Adequate Computer Skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Able to copy/paste files/folders
- Able to open, create, and save files
- Able to capture screen shots
- Able to download and install software
Familiar with basic multimeter functions
- Measuring resistance
- Measuring voltage
- Measuring amperage
- Measuring milli-amperage
- Measuring continuity
- Measuring diodes
- Measuring capacitance
Technician Preferences
- Ability to read P&ID documents
- Previous electrical experience/training
- Previous VFD experience/training
- Previous controls experience/training
Course outline
The three-day course covers the revolutionary Danfoss (“Turbocor/DTC”) compressor technology, the innovative Kiltech controller, and the energy efficient Smardt chiller family. Each day begins at 8am and lasts for approximately 8.5 hours including a one hour lunch.
Day 1
- Company overview/technology history
- Discussion on centrifugal compressors
- Compressor in-depth
- Compressor operation
- Technical literature familiarization
- Smardt Forms and Procedures
Day 2
- Kiltech Controller Overview
- Kiltech controller setup
- Carel Controller Overview
- Software installation
- Data retrieval
- Chiller component overview
- Factory tour
Day 3
- Danfoss TT Compressor Overview
- Danfoss TT Compressor key features
- Danfoss Service Monitoring Tool (SMT) Installation
- Danfoss SMT Overview
- TT Compressor Troubleshooting
- Measuring diodes
- Measuring capacitance
Please download the application form for your country of residence:
For companies who wish to train groups of 18 or more we can come to your facility to perform the training. This could be a more cost-effective way to get more members of your team up to speed with our technology. If you feel that this option may work for you, please inquire.
We will get back to you with class dates once we receive your fully completed application. Smardt reserves the right to cancel any training classes or schedule additional classes as necessary.
About the course
This level 2 Smardt Chiller academy course is tailored for the service technician who will gain an understanding of how to maintain the equipment at a high level once the warranty maintenance contract has expired with Smardt. This training class is held at the Smardt facility Bayswater North, Victoria. Smardt encourages that the maintenance agreement is retained with Smardt to provide and implement the correct maintenance procedures to OEM standards. Smardt acknowledges that there will be times where other service companies will provide preventative maintenance on the Smardt equipment. This course will allow for such scenarios, whilst Smardt technicians remain available to provide higher level technical services.
Location
Smardt Chillers Australia
144 Colchester Rd, Bayswater North, Vic, 3153
Note: This is approximately a 60 minute trip from the Melbourne Airport
Course outline
- Smardt Centrifugal Chillers
- Key features of both the chiller and compressor
- Discussion on centrifugal compressors
- Danfoss Turbocor Compressor
- Smardt / Danfoss Turbocor Software
- Chiller Controls Password Protected
- Detailed study of major components
- Methods of controlling the compressor
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- General Maintenance
- Factory Tour
Competencies achieved
Danfoss Turbocor Compressors
- TTS/TGS series compressor component and troubleshooting
- Danfoss Turbocor monitoring software
- V-Class Overview
Smardt chiller range
- Air Cooled
- Evaporative condenser
- Water cooled
- Split chillers
- Condenser less
Smardt chiller controller
Basic setup and adjustments
Smardt expansion valves
- Expansion valve controller setup and adjustments
- Expansion valve
This course provides the individual technician with the information to carry out maintenance schedules outside the warranty period.
This certification will remain valid of 18 months, beyond which a refresher course may need to be attended unless otherwise indicated by Smardt.
Duration
24 hours over 3 days
- First day 9.30am - 5:00pm
- Second day 8.00am - 5.00pm
- Third day 8.00am - 3.30 pm
Cost
$3,250 AUD per AU trainee
**These prices are all exclusive of GST and are per person per company. A cancellation fee of 30% is payable when cancellation occurs within 14 days of the scheduled class date, 60% is payable if cancellation occurs within 7 days, and 100% is payable if cancellation occurs within 24 hours, or in the event of non-attendance.
**Costs associated with travel, accommodations, and transportation are the sole responsibility of the participants.
Resources Provided
The following resources will be provided as standard to attendee during duration of Smardt Chiller academy course:
- Danfoss Turbocor software
- Relevant manuals in electronic format
- USB-serial Adaptor
- Null Modern Cable
- Certificate of attendance valid for 18 months (upon completion of written examination)
Additional service tools will be available to purchase at time of course attendance if required:
- Compressor test lead – (legacy Rev. E,F,G) SP011712 $250 + GST
- Compressor test lead – (Current Rev. H>) SP011735 $280 + GST
- Carel USB – Rs485 converter SP012257 $455 + GST
- Carel EVD screen SP012268 $375 + GST
Training Calendar
Technician training classes for 2026 will also be held at our Bayswater, Victoria facility.
Training sessions will be held on:
- February 17-18-19 (Fully Booked)
- March 24-25-26
- April 14-15-16
- May 12-13-14
- June 16-17-18
- July 14-15-16
- August 11-12-13
- September 22-23-24
- October 27-27-29
- November 17-18-19
These training session dates can change. Please contact Smardt to confirm these training dates and times.
Client requested training dates are subject to booking confirmation from Smardt.
Smardt reserve the right to deny course entry to individuals or organisations at its sole discretion.
Preferred Technician Pre-requisites
Documented Education or related work experience (1 of the following 3)
- Engineering Degree /Associate's Degree /Professional Certificate
- Certificate 3 – Airconditioning / Refrigeration
- 5 years minimum experience with chillers and central plant
+
- Understanding of basic refrigeration principals and terms
- Restricted electrical licence *
*Training of electrical components may be restricted if applicants are not suitably licences to work on chiller equipment.
Adequate Computer Skills
- Windows 10/11 PC with administration rights, capable of running Danfoss SMT program
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Able to copy/paste files/folders
- Able to open, create, and save files
- Able to capture screenshots
- Able to download and install software ( PC administration access required during course
Although the above is not mandatory to attend Smardt training it is highly recommended to have these credentials to obtain the goals and outcomes from the course provided
Candidates who attend this course will be provided in detail the sound understanding of Smardt Chillers and Turbocor compressor technologies. This will provide attendees with knowledge, experience, and confidence to carry out standard maintenance and general diagnostics of Smardt chillers.
Please note that completion of Smardt Chiller academy level 2 course does not certify graduates as a Smardt Authorised Service Contractor (“SASC”) for the purpose of commissioning and or warranty work on behalf of Smardt.
Please download the application form: