В Шри-Ланке введут обязательную сертификацию для специалистов по кондиционированию

Colombo, Sep. 3 (Daily Mirror) - National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certification will become mandatory for refrigeration, air-conditioning and vehicle air-conditioning technicians under new rules issued by the Sri Lanka Engineering Council. The National Ozone Unit of the Environment Ministry, together with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), is currently implementing an island-wide programme to provide free NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 training for refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians and vehicle air-conditioning technicians. The Sri Lanka Engineering Council (SLEC) issued rules on July 7, 2026, governing the practice of refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians and mobile air-conditioning technicians, as well as the professional practice of qualified technicians in these fields. Under the new rules, NVQ Level 3 will be the minimum mandatory qualification for those seeking to work as refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians and vehicle air-conditioning technicians from January 1, 2028, to December 31, 2029. From January 1, 2030, technicians will be required to possess NVQ Level 4 in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Vehicle Air Conditioning Technology and be registered with the Sri Lanka Engineering Council as Engineering Technicians. Authorities said the implementation of the regulations is expected to improve professional standards and technical performance in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector while contributing to national and international environmental protection and conservation objectives. The measures are also expected to support energy efficiency and electricity security while promoting greater professionalism within the industry.