This qualification will replace the current VRQ (500/4225/7) qualification which expires for candidate registration in December 2009.
From 4th July 2010, 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 fulfils the European Union F Gas Regulation (EC842/2006 and Annex to Regulation EC307/2008).
Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF
This qualifications, which is approved by DEFRA, offers a single unit solution that provides experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians with evidence that they meet the minimum F gas requirement (EC842/2006 and annex EC307/2008). Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate which shows they are compliant.

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