About This Course
Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
(F-Gas Certification)
This qualification provides the legally required certification to handle automotive refrigerants, in line with EU F-Gas regulations. The course teaches safe recovery, recycling, and recharging techniques for vehicle air-conditioning systems, and covers environmental responsibilities, equipment use, and refrigerant types.
Successful candidates are certified to handle fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases) safely and legally.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for:
- Technicians carrying out air conditioning servicing and repair
- Workshops that need to meet F-Gas regulatory requirements
- Professionals wanting to expand their skills into climate system diagnostics
Delivered with a Personal Touch
At Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy, we combine expert-led training with a supportive and professional learner experience. Whether you’re upskilling for your current role or preparing for the next step in your career, we’re here to help you succeed
£279 + VAT per candidate
This Course:
- Level 3 Award in F-Gas Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Location : Burton on Trent
- Duration : 1 day
- Language : English
Meet your Course Tutors
Leigh
Kallum
How To Book
Booking with Pro-Tech is simple. Just give us a call on 01283 734427 or fill out the enquiry form here. We’ll talk you through your options, find a date that works, and get you all set. No hassle, just expert training—done right.
Eligibility Requirements
This qualification provides the legally required certification for anyone handling automotive refrigerants, in line with current F-Gas regulations. It covers refrigerant recovery, recycling, recharging, and environmental best practices in vehicle air-conditioning systems.
- There are no formal qualification requirements to enrol
- Candidates must be working in a role that involves handling vehicle air-conditioning systems or refrigerants
- This course is a legal requirement under EU and UK F-Gas regulations for any technician who works with refrigerant gases
Course Content Overview
This course provides the legally required F-Gas certification for refrigerant recovery, recycling, and recharging.
What You’ll Learn:
- Safe handling of R134a and R1234yf refrigerants
- Environmental impacts and legislation
- Equipment use and servicing
- A/C system diagnostics and servicing
Assessment:
Practical and written assessment
Next Steps
You’re now certified to handle automotive refrigerants legally and safely—an essential qualification for any technician working with vehicle air-conditioning systems. This ensures compliance with F-Gas regulations and strengthens your skillset in a high-demand area of servicing.
New Offering
Start offering A/C servicing and recharging as part of your workshop services
Training
Combine this qualification with EV or hybrid training since many electrified vehicles use advanced climate control systems
Progress
Progress into HVAC diagnostics, fault finding, and climate system repairs to expand your offering further
This certification is more than just a legal requirement—it’s your gateway into a specialised, value-adding area of automotive repair. Need support expanding your service menu or training your team? We’re just a call away, get in touch.