Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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Experienced engineers and technicians working on refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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Learners undertaking a relevant Managed Learning Programme or qualification pathway into the HVAC/R industry.
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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:
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Understand the environmental impact and legislation surrounding fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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Safely handle, recover, and charge systems with refrigerants in line with current regulations.
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Detect and repair refrigerant leaks and carry out pressure testing and system evacuation.
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Demonstrate compliance with the F-Gas Regulation (EU 517/2014) and UK ODS Regulations.
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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:
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Background and legislation
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Environmental impact of fluorinated gases
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F-Gas Regulation and ODS Regulations
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System design and component function
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Refrigerant handling and safety
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Leak checking and detection methods
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Refrigerant recovery, charging, and record-keeping
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Pressure testing and system evacuation
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Servicing and maintenance requirements
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Legal obligations and documentation
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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.