F-Gas Handling Certification
After July 4th 2010 all individuals working on Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) systems (for cars and car derived vans) must have achieved, as a minimum requirement, a refrigerant handling qualification which meets Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) Commission Regulation EC 842/2006 and the later Annex to Commission Regulation EC 307/2008.
Continuing to recover, transfer and handle refrigerant without these qualifications is punishable by law. This is applicable to the Employer and Employee. European Parliament Regulation (EC) 842-2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases affect the motor industry for MAC systems in the following ways:
- Training and certification of motor vehicle technicians
- Recovery of system refrigerant during the service and repair of a vehicle
- Taking delivery of R134a gas
- The handling of refrigerant cylinders and their complete recovery prior to disposal
ICT Workshop Solutions offers a standalone qualification that exceeds the requirements of regulation EC 307/2008 Qualification through IMI AC1 course where the candidate must be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of A/C systems in motor vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of the use and properties of the fluorinated greenhouse gases used as refrigerants in A/C systems in motor vehicles, the impact of the emissions of these gases on the environment (order of magnitude of their global warming potential in relation to climate change)
- Summarise the relevant provisions of regulation (EC) No 842/2006 and Directive 2006/40/EC
- Demonstrate knowledge of common procedures for recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases
- Handle a refrigerant cylinder
- Connect and disconnect a recovery set to and from the service ports of a motor vehicle A/C system containing fluorinated greenhouse gases
- Operate a recovery set
The cost includes:
- IMI registration
- IMI certification
- Dedicated Automotive air conditioning training from a reputable training provider
ICT Workshop Solutions are able to offer you in association with IMI Awards a cost effective and convenient solution to meet the legal, mandatory requirement.
Our professional trainers cover the whole of mainland UK.
The refrigerant handling assessment can be carried out your premises using either equipment supplied by ICT Workshop Solutions or your own familiar A/C service station equipment.
- Minimal staff down time
- No travel or accommodation costs for your candidates
- Minimum work disruption
The presentation, theory test and practical assessment will take approximately 6-8 hours, depending on the number of candidates.
F-Gas Training Pricelist
- 1-Day course at our Training Centre in Yorkshire – £225 + VAT per person
- Training provided at customer’s premises in Mainland UK, or other regional sites — Please see the table below:
| No. of Candidates | £ Per Person (+ VAT) | £ Total (+ VAT) |
| 1 | £300.00 | £300.00 |
| 2 | £250.00 | £500.00 |
| 3 | £230.00 | £690.00 |
| 4 | £200.00 | £800.00 |
| 5 | £195.00 | £975.00 |
| 6 | £190.00 | £1,140.00 |
| 7 | £185.00 | £1,295.00 |
| 8 | £180.00 | £1,440.00 |
If you need training onsite, please contact us for a date to suit you.
