£650.00 + VAT (2-Days)

Course Overview

This qualification provides professional development for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) engineers involved in the application of flammable refrigerants.

The course duration is now 2-Days. Day 1 covers of theoretical training, including maximum charge and minimum room area calculations, with an on-line, open book assessment at the end of the day. Day 2 covers practical training where learners get to put the theory learned on day 1 into practice. Places are limited to a maximum of 4 per course so please book in advance.

This short Level 3 nationally recognised regulated qualification approved by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB), will enable the RACHP professional engineer to gain a better understanding of Health & Safety Regulations applicable to the safe use of flammable refrigeration gasses when planning, installing, commissioning and decommissioning of RACHP equipment, the learning outcomes covered are listed below: –

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

  • Understand the different classes of flammability as recognised by legislation, safety standards such as BS EN 378, ISO5149, BS EN 60335 and manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Understand specific health and safety
  • Understand the legislative and organisational procedures for installation, servicing, maintaining and decommissioning of these refrigerants in RACHP systems
  • Understand the differences between different refrigerant classes in a variety of RACHP systems
  • Understand the procedures for planning and preparing for work on RACHP systems
  • Be able to plan and prepare for work on RACHP systems
  • Understand the specific requirements for installing and testing RACHP systems
  • Understand service and maintenance procedures
  • Be able to service and maintain RACHP systems
  • Understand the decommissioning procedures for RACHP systems

Who Is This Course For

This is aimed at F-Gas qualified engineers who work on systems containing Hydrocarbons (A3) and Flammable Refrigerants (A2L & A2). To enrol on this course you must be experienced in working with refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and must hold an in-date (within the last 5 years) F Gas Category 1 or 2 Certificate.

Topics Covered:

Identification of hazards associated with flammable refrigerants including:

  • flammability 
  • asphyxiation
  • upper and lower flammability levels
  • sources of ignition
  • practical limits
  • state the location classification and charge limits for RACHP systems
  • specific requirements for installing and testing A2L, A2 and A3 systems
  • service and maintenance of A2L, A2 and A3 systems (including de-commissioning)

Course Dates 2025/2026

29th & 30th September 2025

24th & 25th November 2025

2nd & 3rd February 2026

20th & 21st April 2026

26th & 27th May (Tuesday Start)