More to Come but…….
F-Gas Category 1 Training has been completed at Ellis Training in Hertfordshire, we now await the Certification to allow us to register with REFCOM which will allow us to Install, Service, Maintain Air Conditioning System.
You must have your own qualifications to work on equipment containing F gas, even if you work for someone else.
It is against the law to work with F gas if you do not have the correct qualifications. You could receive a civil penalty for breaking the law.
Stationary refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) systems qualifications
For RACHP systems you must have qualifications to:
- install new systems
- service and maintain systems
- check for leaks
- recover gases
- decommission and dispose of old systems
- work on refrigerated trucks over 3.5 tonnes
- work on refrigerated trailers made to be towed by trucks or trailers
You need a:
- category 1 certificate to carry out all activities
- category 2 certificate to install, maintain, service and recover refrigerant from systems containing less than 3kg of F gas, or less than 6kg of F gas if hermetically sealed
- category 3 certificate to recover refrigerant from systems that contain less than 3kg of F gas, or less than 6kg of F gas if hermetically sealed
- category 4 certificate to check equipment for leaks if you do not break into the refrigeration circuit
You must have a qualification as an individual from one of these accredited organisations (or an equivalent qualification that a European Union (EU) member state recognises):