F-Gas Safe Handling of Refrigerants EC 842/2014 Category I (City & Guilds)

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

Course Area:

Construction & Building Services

Course Duration:

1 Week

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

The Course in Detail

4 days training in total – 3 day theory & practical training + multiple choice assessment & 1 day practical assessment. Practical work consists of brazing a test joint, pressure testing, direct and indirect leak testing, system evacuation, refrigerant charging, system commissioning and refrigerant recovery and completion of system log book. City & Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants EC 842/2006 (F-Gas) Categories I. Theory assessment – multiple choice online exam. Practical assessment – observation and oral questioning. Recognised City & Guilds qualification enabling them to work legally on refrigeration systems under the EC 842/2006 F-Gas regulations.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

Candidate will need to hold either Level 2 Technical Certificate or NVQ in refrigeration & air conditioning or have suitable equivalent industry experience. You will need to complete an initial assessment in Maths.

This Could Lead to

This is a mandatory qualification for technicians working with, or handling, refrigerants in the RAC industry.

Availability & Enrolment

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