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Course Duration

Course Duration

1 Day
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In-house Technical Team

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Course Cost

£900 excl. VAT
Training Courses

Understanding the Properties and Use of Flammable Refrigerants in Accordance with ACRIB Specification (A2L, A2 and A3)- LCL Level 3 - Mansfield

The LCL Flammable Course is designed for engineers who already hold an F Gas qualification, and are handling flammable refrigerants. This course teaches you how to work safely with flammable refrigerants, reducing risks to yourself and others, and is an important qualification for anyone installing, servicing, or maintaining systems containing these substances.
£250.00 excl. VAT
£300.00inc. VAT

Date: December 9th 2026 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
5 seats remaining.
Understanding the Properties and Use of Flammable Refrigerants in Accordance with ACRIB Specification (A2L, A2 and A3)- LCL Level 3 - Mansfield-Napit-Oceanair
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Who Should Attend?

This Level 3 qualification is designed for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump (RACHP) engineers who work with flammable gases and want to develop their professional skills.

Approved by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB), this short, nationally recognised, regulated course gives engineers a thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements when handling flammable refrigerants. It covers safe practices for planning, installing, commissioning, and decommissioning RACHP equipment, helping engineers work confidently and safely with these gases.

What to expect

This one day course will give learners the confidence and expertise to:

  • Recognise the different flammability classifications according to legislation, relevant safety standards (BS EN 378, ISO 5149, BS EN 60335), and manufacturer guidance.
  • Be aware of key health and safety requirements when working with flammable refrigerants.
  • Understand the legal and organisational procedures for the safe installation, servicing, maintenance, and decommissioning of RACHP systems.
  • Identify the distinctions between refrigerant types across various RACHP systems.
  • Know how to plan and prepare effectively for tasks on RACHP systems.
  • Understand the requirements for correctly installing and testing RACHP equipment.
  • Be able to carry out servicing and maintenance on RACHP systems safely and efficiently.
  • Understand the correct procedures for decommissioning RACHP systems.

This course ensures engineers gain the knowledge and practical guidance to work safely and confidently with flammable refrigerants throughout the lifecycle of RACHP equipment.

Pre-Requisites: (Learners must hold and evidence)

    Learners must hold a valid F-Gas Category 1 or 2 certificate. To be accepted:

    • BESA and LCL Awards certificates must have been issued within the last 5 years.
    • City & Guilds 2079 certificates must have been issued in 2015 or later.

    This ensures participants have up-to-date qualifications before attending the course.

    Date
    December 9th 2026
    Time
    9:00am - 4:30pm
    Price
    £250.00 excl. VAT
    £300.00inc. VAT
    Address

    Unit 1C,
    Enterprise Close,
    Millennium Business Park,
    Mansfield
    NG19 7JY

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    Event Category
    A2A Installation
    Organiser
    Steve Rush
    Email address
    training@oceanairuk.com
    Telephone number
    01623 412582

    Book this course

    Once we have received your request we will confirm your placement. Depending on the type of course, we may need to contact you to confirm credentials.

    If yes, please explain so we can make reasonable arrangements before your arrival.
    If you are booking additional guests, we will contact you to confirm the details of the these guests.
    Testimonials

    What our candidates say

    Trusted by professionals across the UK

    I felt the trainer took into consideration the range in learning approaches and prior experience of all attending, when delivering the course at what felt to be the perfect pace. The quick turnaround between completing the course and formally sharing my results was ideal as it allowed me to begin using my new skills without delay.

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    Anon

    F-Gas Candidate, October 2026

    I wasn’t sure what to expect from the F-gas course, but Steve made it really easy. He’s been doing this for years and it shows. Anything I wasn’t sure about, he explained it in plain English. Passed first time and came away feeling like I knew what I was doing.

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    Anon

    F-Gas Candidate, October 2026

    I just wanted to say that I’m very glad I had the opportunity to meet you, Steve, in person. The refrigeration industry in the UK should be proud to have lecturers and professionals like you. I really wanted to say that at the very beginning — thank you.

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    Anon

    F-Gas Candidate, September 2026

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    On-Site Support

    Day with a Pro

    After you’ve completed your FGAS, we can offer you hands-on, on-site support from an experienced AC installer, to help you install with confidence.