Description
This City & Guilds 2079-11 F-Gas course is designed for individuals working in, or looking to work in, the refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat pump industry who need to meet the legal requirements for handling Fluorinated Gas (F-Gas) and other ozone-depleting substances.
The course covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to install, commission, service, maintain, recover and carry out leak testing on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems, in line with current F-Gas Regulations (EC842/2006 and EC303/2008).
Course Content
- Identification of basic systems, terms, principles, units and how these relate to theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants
- Identifying stationary refrigerant, air conditioning and heat pump system components, functions and leakage risk
- Identify the hazards and safe working practices for the installation, commissioning and handling of refrigerants
- Fabricate & fit mechanical and brazed joints on pipework
- 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 & dispose of legally
- Ensure systems are tight, efficient in their use of energy and meet the F-Gas legal requirements
The assessment consists of an online multiple-choice exam and a practical assessment.
Pre-Requisites
It is suitable for candidates with at least one of the following:
- Experience in air conditioning or refrigeration
- Relevant trade qualifications (such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in plumbing or gas), or Gas Safe registration
- Electrical experience
Please contact us if you are unsure about your suitability.
Note this qualification does NOT have an expiry date!
Qualification:Â City & Guilds 2079-11 F-Gas & Ozone Depleting Substances
Duration:Â 5 days – Including theory, practical and assessment
Location: Chesterfield – GRE Energy Training, Unit 70, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Chesterfield, S44 5HS
