Description
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS TRAINING?
The Safe Handling of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants is a recognised BESA & City & Guilds qualification enabling holders of this qualification to work legally and safely on refrigeration systems containing Hydrocarbon refrigerants.
It is a pre-requisite for any individual applying to undertake the Flammable/Hydrocarbon Refrigerants course to hold current F-Gas qualification. (BESA Academy F-Gas Cat I or II, City & Guilds 2079 Cat 1 or 2, CITB J11 or J12)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Candidates will be able to understand and apply hydrocarbons, RAC System installation, testing, and servicing and maintenance techniques.
ASSESSMENT TYPE
There will be a two-part assessment by way of:
- Multiple-choice paper theory test.
- Hands-on practical assessment of tasks.
Some of the tasks you will be assessed on:
- Risk Assessment
- List and Wear correct PPE
- List materials/tools required to complete tasks
- Cordon off safe area to work
- Eliminate sources of ignition within the safe working area
- Ensure adequate ventilation
- Monitor area for hydrocarbon leakage
- Calculate safe fill weight for recovered hydrocarbon
- Recover hydrocarbons
- Vacuum
- Charge hydrocarbons
- Un-braze and re-braze hydrocarbons fitting
Full training is provided and is a one-day course for up to a maximum of 4 candidates.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
- Candidates who are currently working with or are looking to work with air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems and heat pump systems containing Hydrocarbon Refrigerants.
COURSE PREREQUISITE
- It is a pre-requisite for any individual applying to undertake the Flammable Refrigerant course to hold current F-Gas qualification. (BESA Academy F-Gas Cat I or II, City & Guilds 2079 Cat 1 or 2, CITB J11 or J12)
COURSE COSTS
All costs include:
- Awarding Body enrolment & certification costs,
- All materials to complete the course.
Course fees can differ depending on the individual awarding body (BESA or City & Guilds) per candidate registration and certification costs.
