Overview

IMI Level 3 Award in Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance

The F-Gas regulations require you to have a refrigerant handling qualification by July 4th 2010. From the 4th July 2010, anyone working on vehicle air conditioning systems must have achieved a refrigerant handling qualification which meets EC regulation 307-2008, known as the “F-Gas Regulation”.

Operators will require an IMI awards certificate; this will show employers and regulatory bodies that the holder has achieved a recognisable qualification. The qualification applies to all individuals who handle air conditioning refrigerant gases and may repair, recharge, service or in anyway dismantle an air conditioning system.

One Qualification For Life

With the DEFRA QCF qualification, your certificate lasts a lifetime. Other styles of certification require renewal every 5 years, including ATA qualifications.

Course Content

Comprehensive training to cover:

• Air con system operation
• Testing procedure
• Refrigerant handling
• Current legislation Health & Safety
• Practical test on gas handling
• Online test on refrigerant handling, legislation & servicing
• Review & certification award

Candidates should prepare for the assessment ensuring they have the required knowledge on AC systems, correct handling procedures, current regulations and Health & Safety requirements.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for technicians who have limited or no air conditioning knowledge, require update training or have recently invested in air conditioning equipment.