Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Experienced engineers and technicians working on refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Learners undertaking a relevant Managed Learning Programme or qualification pathway into the HVAC/R industry.

• Professionals who require an FGAS qualification as a legal requirement for working on systems containing fluorinated refrigerants.

What to Expect

The course combines self-study with centre-based guided learning to give you the confidence and expertise to:

• Understand the environmental impact and legislation surrounding fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Safely handle, recover, and charge systems with refrigerants in line with current regulations.

• Detect and repair refrigerant leaks and carry out pressure testing and system evacuation.

• Demonstrate compliance with the F-Gas Regulation (EU 517/2014) and UK ODS Regulations.

• Work confidently on the installation, servicing, maintenance, and decommissioning of F-Gas systems.

Course Content

This course will provide in-depth guidance in the following areas:

• Background and legislation

• Environmental impact of fluorinated gases

• F-Gas Regulation and ODS Regulations

• System design and component function

• Refrigerant handling and safety

• Leak checking and detection methods

• Refrigerant recovery, charging, and record-keeping

• Pressure testing and system evacuation

• Servicing and maintenance requirements

• Legal obligations and documentation

• Health, safety, and environmental best practices

Pre-Requisites: (Learners must hold and evidence)

• N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration, Heating and Ventilation, or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence; or
  
• A recognised qualification in a related industry sector (e.g. Refrigeration, Heating & Ventilation); or
  
• A minimum of 2 years of auditable experience working within the Refrigeration or Heating & Ventilation sector.

In addition, learners must have a good practical working knowledge of soldering and brazing methods relevant to the work.

If you are unsure as to whether you meet these requirements or not, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Learners currently registered on and undertaking an apprenticeship or qualification that includes a requirement for Category I F-Gas classification are exempt from the above published pre-requisites.