The aim of this course is to introduce, train, assess and qualify, where appropriate, candidates who need to obtain the minimum legal qualification to install, commission, service, maintain, recover and leak check all refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems in accordance with the F-Gas Regulation EC842/2006. All engineers will have to obtain this qualification by 4th July 2011.
What will be gained?
Sufficient skills, knowledge and techniques to:
- Fabricate and fit mechanical and brazed joints
- Pressure test and evacuate to BSEN378
- Charge a blended refrigerant
- Analyse system performance to ensure efficiency (using pressure, temperature, refrigerant state and rule of thumb)
- Leak test to EC1516/2007
- Maintain F-Gas log books and records
- Handle refrigerant safely and dispose of legally
- All candidates will be able to ensure systems are tight, efficient in their use of energy and meet the F-Gas legal requirements
How will it be tested?
- By a comprehensive practical assessment
- A forty question on-line assessment test
Length of course:
5 Days