LCL Awards Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Systems (Category 1) 603/1917/3

Introduction

This qualification aims to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to install, service, maintain, recover and leak checking of stationary refrigeration equipment that contains refrigerants classified as fluorinated Greenhouse Gases as required by Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.

The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2015 (England and Wales) and The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations (NI) 2015 means it is an offence for an individual to work with fluorinated greenhouse gases without holding one of the qualifications listed within the regulations.

Course objectives/key benefits

To provide the knowledge and understanding required to design

Who is the course aimed at?

This qualification is specifically designed for experienced engineers working with, or intending to work with, refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) systems.

It is aimed at those who need legal certification to carry out work on systems with a refrigerant charge of less than 3kg (or up to 6kg if hermetically sealed)

Category I & II are Level 3 CPD qualifications designed for learners working within the refrigeration and or related services industries.

Entry requirements/pre-requisites

Both Cat 1 and Cat 2 courses require attendees to have experience working with HVAC and refrigeration systems.

To take the Cat 2 training course – candidates must have recognised qualifications or two years of auditable experience in the refrigeration, heating and ventilation industry.

Applicants for the Cat 1 course are advised to complete Cat 2 first and have a good deal of knowledge in relevant sectors.

Course content

These regulated RQF qualifications are for learners that wish to work in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industries with fluorinated greenhouse gasses. These qualifications are designed for learners to meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.

• LCL Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Systems (Category I)
• LCL Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Refrigerant Systems with a Charge of less than 3kg (6kg if hermetically sealed) (Category II)
• LCL Level 2 Award in F-Gas: Recovery of Refrigerant Systems with a Charge of less than 3kg (6kg if hermetically sealed) (Category III)
• LCL Level 2 Award in F-Gas: Leakage Checking of Refrigerant Systems (Category IV)

The following elements are covered:

• Identify basic systems, terms, principles, units and how these relate to theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants
• Identify the causes and effects of global warming and climate change
• Identify causes and effects of ozone depletion
• Identify 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 and examine pipework
• Undertake pressure testing, evacuation and record completion
• Undertake refrigerant charging, leak checking and record keeping
• Undertake recovery of refrigerant and oil and prepare for disposal

Course duration

Three to five days (dependent upon level of existing knowledge and experience).

Training Method

Classroom and practical workshop

Assessment

The F-Gas assessment consists of an online multiple choice examination, in addition to a practical assessment.

Course Outcome/Qualification

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive an LCL Awards Level 3 qualification in F-Gas.

Materials Required/Provided

Candidates will receive a training manual.

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