Gathering stakeholder opinions on group standard processes and infrastructure
Conducted maintenance training for system air conditioners with officials from the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education School Support Group
Preparing startup technology training for retired employees through Seoul Central Technical College for each Seoul district office
Submitted presentation materials on system air conditioner training to Seoul district offices
February
Launched Korea’s first pilot project for air conditioner cleaning for about 1500 vulnerable households in Gyeonggi-do
March
Conducted system air conditioner cleaning training for retirees and unemployed in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
Established a New York-based foundation to issue international certificates after training in 157 countries
April
Conducted system air conditioner cleaning training for the unemployed and retirees in Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Supported the SG Space Group’s youth support project
Conducted electrical safety inspection training to prevent outdoor unit fires
Held disaster safety training and signed an agreement with Guri City Hall
Provided free volunteer cleaning service for air conditioners with participants from Eunpyeong-gu Welfare Center
Signed an MOU for volunteer activities with WMU World Miss University and university students
June
Initiated a preparatory committee for issuing international technical certificates for system air conditioners
Founded the Eunpyeong System Clean Cooperative by participants of the technical training
Founded the Yongsan System Clean Cooperative by participants of the technical training
August
Signed an MOU with the Disabled Agricultural and Livestock Technology Association for job creation training
Translated and published training materials for technical education in Vietnam
September
Held a meeting with the Eunpyeong District Mayor and cooperative heads for employment expansion
October
Participated in a 4-night, 5-day conference and volunteer event in Cambodia with WMU
Conducted system air conditioner technical training (certificate acquisition) for the Incheon Office of Education School Support Group
2023
January
Provided technical qualification training on a business trip for Jeonbuk Metropolitan Self-reliance Center and social enterprises
Held a public hearing for the system air conditioner group standard
Met with Vietnamese government officials for technology transfer at the invitation of the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association
April
Signed an MOU with Woori Today to monitor illegal services in the industry
Conducted system air conditioner technical training with Seoul 50+ Foundation and Myongji College
June
Held a technology training agreement with Seoul Central Educational Technology Institute for employment expansion and startup
July
Applied for ISO international standard certification
Conducted technical training for maintaining energy recovery ventilators (private qualification)
September
Registered copyright for system air conditioner maintenance specification No. C-2023-039860
Registered copyright for energy recovery ventilator installation manual No. C-2023-043460
Registered copyright for energy recovery ventilator supervision manual No. C-2023-043461
October
Signed an MOU for technical training at a Vietnamese technical university
Registered copyright for the system air conditioner maintenance manual No. C-2023-039860
Signed an MOU with Vinako in Vietnam regarding manpower dispatch and training
November
Elected a promotion committee for energy recovery ventilator maintenance services
Founded a preparatory committee for ISO international standard for system air conditioner maintenance services
Conducted startup training for retirees with Seoul 50+ Foundation
December
Conducted an ISO international standard certification review at the Busan headquarters
2022
January
Gathered stakeholder opinions on group standard processes and infrastructure
System air conditioner group standard promotion committee
March
Signed an MOU with the Korea Participatory Autonomous Disabled Persons Association for technical training and startup support
Conducted system air conditioner cleaning technology training for members of the Korea Quarantine Association
May
Signed an MOU with the Education Facilities Cooperative for technical training and employment
Conducted safety inspection and maintenance technical training with officials from the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education School Support Group
July
Conducted technical training for qualification acquisition with the Korea Quarantine Association member companies
September
Conducted certification and qualification training for cleaning inspectors with Clean Coop Social Cooperative members
Proposed educational methods and programs for the Seoul 50+ Foundation
November
Held a joint initiative meeting with Myongji College for training retired personnel
Initiated the establishment of a Jeju branch through a visit and formation of a preparatory committee
2021
January
Signed an MOU with the Korea Disabled Mentoring Association for startup support and job creation
March
Signed an MOU with the Gyeongnam Metropolitan Self-reliance Center for training cooperation
Signed an MOU with the Korea Indoor Air Quality Management Technology Association for mutual technology exchange
May
Signed an MOU with Barokkalkeumi Cooperative for indoor air quality management and environmental improvement
Applied for the group standard for system air conditioner cleaning services
June
Signed an MOU with Namyangju Regional Self-reliance Center for startup support and technical training
October
Established the Gyeonggi branch of the Korea System Air Conditioner Maintenance Association (affiliated)
November
Signed an MOU with Ulsan Jung-gu Regional Self-reliance Center for technical training and employment expansion
2020
February
Submitted a proposal to the Blue House for technical training and job provision to promote employment and startups for the middle-aged
March
Registered copyright for the system air conditioner safety management manual No. C-2020-008472
April
Conducted cleaning supervision at elementary, middle, and high schools for the Seoul Gangseo-Yangcheon Office of Education using system air conditioners
Published a manual on outdoor unit fire prevention and safety inspection
May
Conducted cleaning supervision at elementary, middle, and high schools for the Seoul Office of Education Facilities Management Headquarters and issued cleaning certificates
June
Concluded a contract for cleaning supervision at elementary, middle, and high schools within Sejong Special Self-governing City Office of Education
Signed an MOU with Clean Coop Social Cooperative for enhancing work capabilities and job creation
August
Signed an MOU for mutual exchange with Myongji College and the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation
September
Submitted cleaning supervision result sheets and cleaning certificates for system air conditioners at Sejong city schools
Signed an MOU with the Jeonbuk Metropolitan Self-reliance Center Sweeper Cooperative to revitalize the cleaning business
December
Signed an MOU with Hajinex for training professionals in the Green New Deal
2019
January
Sent PT materials on system air conditioner cleaning activation to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of National Defense
March
Conducted cleaning inspection in accordance with the standard cleaning supervision manual for all elementary, middle, and high schools under the Seoul Office of Education
July
Relocated the permit from central ministries as required for establishing local branches for nationwide education and supervision
October
Changed the name to Korea System Air Conditioner Maintenance Association
December
Developed a manual for outdoor unit fire prevention and safety inspection
2018
January
Conducted cleaning supervision for cooling/heating systems at elementary, middle, and high schools by the Seoul Office of Education Facilities Management Headquarters (executed in 2017)
March
Submitted proposals and suggestions for creating jobs and short-term start-ups through system air conditioner cleaning
April
Submitted proposals on mandatory cleaning to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Ministry of Education
May
Provided the cleaning manual for cooling/heating systems at elementary, middle, and high schools for 2018 to the Seoul Office of Education Facilities Management Headquarters
Published the system air conditioner maintenance specification
July
Enforced mandatory cleaning supervision for cooling/heating systems at elementary, middle, and high schools by the Seoul Office of Education Facilities Management Headquarters in 2018
October
Confirmed regular training on cleaning, personal conduct, and etiquette for the unemployed and startup candidates
November
Pursued the upgrade of registered private qualifications for installation, cleaning, and supervision to accredited qualifications
December
Pursued the establishment of certification systems for technology companies, cleaning chemicals, and cleaning equipment (machinery) testing
2017
June
Signed an MOU with the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology’s Engineering Research Institute for system air conditioner research
August
Submitted a proposal on job creation as the first national policy using system air conditioner cleaning
November
Initiated a survey on the appropriateness and systematic issues of system air conditioner service and A/S costs
December
Proposed and suggested mandatory cleaning supervision after system air conditioner cleaning
2013
June
Private qualification registration in progress – System Air Conditioner Cleaning Supervision Technician Certificate No. 2013-0373
Private qualification registration in progress – Package Air Conditioner Installation Supervision Certificate No. 2013-0374
Private qualification registration in progress – Package Air Conditioner Installation Certificate No. 2013-0375
Created the System Air Conditioner Safety Manager qualification
2016
April
Advocated and promoted extending the holding period for system air conditioner accessories from 7 years to 15 years
September
Created the system air conditioner maintenance specification
November
Pursued mandatory school cleaning participation following measurement results of system air conditioner contamination in Gwangju
December
Established the China branch in Shangyu, China for technology transfer and training
2015
February
Promoted legislation for mandatory cleaning of system air conditioners in schools, universities, and hospitals
October
Conducted contamination investigation for system air conditioners at elementary, middle, and high schools in Gwangju
November
Created and published the installation supervision manual for energy recovery ventilators
December
Published the installation supervision manual for energy recovery ventilators
Pursued restrictions on participation of large companies in system air conditioner cleaning to protect small business districts
2014
January
Expanded and relocated the system air conditioner cleaning training center and conducted open training
March
Published the standardized system air conditioner cleaning supervision manual with registered copyright
May
Promoted activation of system air conditioner cleaning supervision training
June
Created the installation manual for energy recovery ventilators
2013
June
Private qualification registration in progress – System Air Conditioner Cleaning Supervision Technician Certificate No. 2013-0373
Private qualification registration in progress – Package Air Conditioner Installation Supervision Certificate No. 2013-0374
Private qualification registration in progress – Package Air Conditioner Installation Certificate No. 2013-0375
Created the System Air Conditioner Safety Manager qualification
2012
January
Licensed by the Korea System Air Conditioner Facility Maintenance Association (incorporated association)
August
Pursued technology transfer in collaboration with China Shangzhu University of Information Technology after invitation
Signed an MOU for industry-academia cooperation and related department promotion with Seoul Myongji College
2011
December
Registered copyright for the system air conditioner installation supervision manual (No. C-2011-012477~8)
Registered copyright for the system air conditioner cleaning supervision manual (No. C-2011-012062)
2010
May
Registered copyright for the system air conditioner cleaning supervision manual (No. C-2010-005631)
September
Changed the name tentatively to Korea System Air Conditioner Facility Maintenance Association
2009
February
Patent for the system air conditioner cleaning cover
September
Opened an office for the tentatively named Korea System Air Conditioner Maintenance Association
2008
April
Patent for system air conditioner filter and grill cleaning machine
July
Founded the tentatively named Korea System Air Conditioner Management Association
October
Published the system air conditioner cleaning supervision manual
2007
March
Published the system air conditioner cleaning supervision manual
June
Pioneered the system air conditioner cleaning market and conducted market research
September
Developed and patented a high-pressure cleaning machine domestically
2006
March
Investigated system air conditioner contamination and usage status
May
Researched various bacteria colonization in system air conditioners and their effects on human health
August
Initiated a preparatory committee for system air conditioner cleaning
Formed a preparatory committee to pioneer the system air conditioner cleaning market
October
Defined the concept of system air conditioner cleaning and maintenance
2005
February
Inspected cleaning sites for Japanese system air conditioner cleaning
April
Visited Japan for system air conditioner cleaning consulting and inquiries on domestic introduction
July
Observed a demonstration of a Japanese cleaning robot and checked its operation
September
Conducted a public survey on system air conditioner cleaning in Korea
November
Held a demonstration of industry cleaning robots and collected opinions
2004
April
Visited a Japanese system air conditioner cleaning equipment developer for inspection
May
Visited Japan’s Daikin (Matsushida) for an on-site inspection
August
Negotiated sales and modification possibilities with a Japanese cleaning robot company
October
Initiated a preparatory committee to pioneer the domestic system air conditioner cleaning market
December
Collected opinions from the industry and surveyed the market
2003
June
Collected information due to the activation of the Japanese system air conditioner cleaning market
September
Researched to pioneer the domestic system air conditioner cleaning market
December
Negotiated conditions for importing equipment and other matters with a Japanese cleaning robot developer
2002
March
Explored ways for maintenance after installation of system air conditioners domestically
September
Prepared for long-term management beyond installation such as cleaning and maintenance
December
Conducted R&D on disassembling, reassembling, cleaning, and maintenance of system air conditioners
2001
May
Researched and explored methods for post-use management of system air conditioners
August
Researched methods and strategies for system air conditioner “Ever Clean”
September
Conducted a public survey in the industry on establishing a new sector for system air conditioner cleaning and maintenance
2000
March
Researched installation and supervision methods for system air conditioners
June
Researched failure causes and maintenance methods for National (Daikin) system air conditioners
November
Explored methods for installation and maintenance of system air conditioners
1999
February
Formed a gathering for system air conditioner installation technicians in the Busan area
August
Standardized materials and accessories for system air conditioner pipes and fittings
October
Researched the appropriate thickness of foam rubber for vibration dampening and condensation prevention according to piping standards
