Qualification Details

Level 3 Award in Cargo Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (QCF)

Qual Ref: 600/1954/2

Introduction

The purpose and aim of this qualification is to qualify individuals (working with automotive refrigerated cargo systems) to meet the European Union F gas regulations (Commission Regulation EC 842/2006).

This qualification is also suitable for competent cargo refrigeration technicians who have completed a previous qualification, which can include 'in-house' training.  Individuals must have a good understanding of components and system operation, to carry out procedures relating to air conditioning systems.

Achievement of this qualification allows experienced technicians (working with automotive refrigerated cargo systems) to continue to practice.

In order to legally recover F-gas (fluorinated greenhouse gas) from automotive refrigerated cargo systems, all MAC technicians must have achieved (as a minimum requirement) a refrigerant handling qualification, meeting the EU F-gas regulations.

Entry Requirements

The selection criteria for entry should take into account each applicant's existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience.

Individuals should already have a basic knowledge of the operation of goods chilling and freezing systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in automotive refrigerated cargo systems, the environmental impact of fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerants, the corresponding environmental regulations, and procedures for environment friendly recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Qualification Structure

The Award is made up of 1 unit that covers topics that are derived from the European Union F gas regulations (Commission Regulation EC 842/2006 and the later Annex to Commission Regulation EC 307/2008).

In order to pass and achieve certification of the Award, learners must achieve all the unit's learning outcomes, by completing the underpinning knowledge assessment criteria consisting of an IMI Awards' set practical assessment and an IMI Awards

For more information, contact F-Gas Support.  F-Gas Support is a team set up to help organisations understand their obligations under the EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Regulations.  Frpm 1 April 2012 F-gas Support services are being delivered by Defra.

F-Gas Support:

Help Line: 0161 874 3663                                                          

Website: www.defra.gov.uk/fgas