IMI LEVEL 3 AWARD IN AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERANT HANDLING

All Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians working with cars and car derived vans, must have achieved as a minimum requirement, a refrigerant handling qualification which fulfills the European Union F-gas Regulation (EC842/2006 and Annex to Regulation EC307/2008).

On completion of this qualification, technicians will hold a valid certificate (attestation) to legally recover F-gas.

Entry Requirements

Candidates applying for this course must hold a Level 3 mechanical qualification or have relevant industry experience and is suited to those

• technicians who wish to expand their breadth of knowledge in the routine servicing and maintenance of mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems.

• competent MAC technicians who have already completed a previous qualification – or 'in-house' training (carried out before 4 July 2010).

Course Syllabus

Upon completion of the course, learners successfully completing this qualification will achieve an understanding of components and system operation, to carry out procedures relating to air conditioning systems:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the operation of air conditioning systems

• Gain an awareness of the environmental impact of fluorinated greenhouse gases

• Know the common procedures for recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases

• Be able to demonstrate how to handle a refrigerant cylinder

• Be able to connect and disconnect a recovery set to and from the service ports of a vehicle A/C system

• Be able to operate a recovery set appropriately

Candidates are required to sit an online examination and carry out a practical skills assessment at the end of the course.

AVAILABILITY OF COURSES

Course Costs

• £350 + VAT

• Both ELCAS credits and Resettlement Grants can be used to fund this course.

• All booking must be paid in full prior to being booked on to a course.

• All Learners paying with ELCAS will be expected to pay their 20% contribution before certification can be awarded.