ELECTRIC / HYBRID
Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
(EC842-2006) (Award)
About Our Automotive Refrigerant Handling Course
Our Automotive Refrigerant Handling course is designed for vehicle technicians who work with mobile air-conditioning systems and need the appropriate qualification to safely recover and handle automotive refrigerants.
The Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award) provides technicians with the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely with refrigerants used within vehicle air-conditioning systems.
Training covers the operation of mobile air-conditioning systems, the environmental impact of refrigerants, relevant legislation, safe refrigerant handling and the correct use of recovery and charging equipment.
For technicians carrying out refrigerant recovery from mobile air-conditioning systems, holding an appropriate recognised qualification is a legal requirement.
Read the current GOV.UK guidance on qualifications required to work with F-gas.
Who is this for?
Our Automotive Refrigerant Handling course is ideal for:
- Vehicle technicians carrying out air-conditioning servicing and repair
- Technicians who recover refrigerant from mobile air-conditioning systems
- Workshops looking to ensure technicians hold the appropriate refrigerant-handling qualification
- Automotive professionals looking to develop their knowledge of vehicle air-conditioning systems
- Technicians who need to understand the safe recovery, recycling and recharging of automotive refrigerants
Practical Automotive Refrigerant Training
This one-day course combines underpinning knowledge with practical training, helping technicians understand both the environmental responsibilities associated with automotive refrigerants and the correct procedures for working with mobile air-conditioning systems.
Training is delivered by experienced automotive trainers and covers the safe use of refrigerant-handling equipment alongside the procedures technicians are likely to encounter within a working vehicle workshop.
£295 + VAT per candidate
This Course:
- Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)
- 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
There are no formal qualification requirements to attend our Automotive Refrigerant Handling course.
The qualification is designed for automotive technicians who work with mobile air-conditioning systems and need to develop the knowledge and practical competence required to safely recover and handle automotive refrigerants.
This course is particularly suitable for technicians who:
- Service, maintain or repair vehicle air-conditioning systems
- Recover refrigerant from mobile air-conditioning systems
- Use refrigerant recovery, recycling and recharging equipment
- Need to gain a recognised qualification for the recovery of F-gas refrigerants from vehicle air-conditioning systems
Course Content Overview
Practical training covering the safe recovery and handling of refrigerants used within mobile air-conditioning systems.
What You’ll Learn:
- Automotive air-conditioning system operation
- Refrigerant properties and environmental impact
- Relevant F-gas legislation and technician responsibilities
- Safe handling of R134a and R1234yf
- Refrigerant recovery, recycling and recharging procedures
- Safe use of refrigerant-handling equipment
- Leak checking and safe working practices
- Environmental responsibilities and refrigerant management
Assessment:
Practical and written assessment
Next Steps
Following completion of your Automotive Refrigerant Handling qualification, you’ll have the knowledge and practical competence required to safely recover and handle refrigerants used within mobile air-conditioning systems.
Put It Into Practice
Apply your knowledge when carrying out refrigerant recovery, recycling and recharging procedures on vehicle air-conditioning systems.
Build Your EV Skills
Combine your refrigerant-handling knowledge with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Training to develop the skills needed as vehicle technology continues to evolve.
Develop Further
Build on your knowledge with further training in air-conditioning diagnostics, fault finding and climate control system repair.
Whether you’re adding air-conditioning servicing to your workshop or developing the skills of your existing team, Pro-Tech can help you identify the right automotive training for your business. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.