The e-learning platform is a free tool which focuses on safety, efficiency, reliability and containment of low GWP alternative refrigerants – carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbon and low flammables (HFOs and R32).

There are nine learning modules, which cover:

• Introduction to Alternative Refrigerants - safety, efficiency, reliability and good practice demonstrations
• Safety and risk assessment
• System design using alternative refrigerants 
• Containment and leak detection of alternative refrigerants
• Maintenance and repair of alternative refrigerant systems
• Retrofitting existing systems
• Checklist of legal obligations when working with alternative refrigerants
• Measuring the financial and environmental impact of leakage
• Tools and guidance for conducting site survey

The new platform has also been updated to include demonstration videos covering both flammables and carbon dioxide principles.

To support the e-learning programme, the Real Alternatives 4 Life team is organising ‘train the trainer’ events from March to June 2019 across Europe.

With a focus on flammables and carbon dioxide, these events will provide trainers with a practical introduction to the Real Alternatives 4 Life programme which includes assessments and certification, as well as information about how to set up and market Real Alternatives training events. This will lead to a network of over 100 licenced training providers in alternative refrigerants throughout Europe.

The Real Alternatives 4 Life project is supported by national leads in 12 different European countries: Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, UK, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia and Czech Republic.

To find out more about how you could deliver Real Alternatives training, visit www.realalternatives.eu/training-providers to get in touch with your national lead.