Technicians and apprentice technicians working with automotive refrigerated cargo systems.

Duration of the course: Pre – training reading + 1 day training including assessment

The Award is made up of one unit that addresses the issues of the UK and EU F-gas regulations (Commission Regulation EC 842/2006 and the later Annex to Commission Regulation EC 307/2008).

The selection criteria for entry will reflect each applicant’s training and experience in working with automotive refrigerated cargo systems. Individuals should already have a basic knowledge of goods chilling and freezing systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in automotive refrigerated cargo systems.

Learners demonstrate knowledge and ability in refrigerant gas handling by completing the skills assessment.

The programme includes study and sessions addressing:

⦁ pre-training reading.
⦁ how a cargo refrigeration system works and functions.
⦁ explanation of the fluorinated gases used in cargo refrigeration.
⦁ the harm refrigerant gases can inflict on the environment.
⦁ explanation of the provisions of regulation EC842/2006, and Directive 2006/40/EC.
⦁ the safe handling of refrigerant gas servicing equipment.
⦁ correct and safe procedures for the recovery and re-charging of cargo system refrigerant gases.