F Gas Category I: Qualification: LCL level 3 RQF Suitable for: experienced refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump engineers with a minimum of two years’ experience supported by employer letter. Duration: 5 days over three weeks. Course fee: £1100.00
If the candidates have no previous experience, they need to complete a basic F gas training course: Suitable for: Gas safe, plumbers and heat pump qualified engineers who have not worked on refrigeration or air conditioning equipment. Duration: 2 days Course fee: £300.00
What experience and skills will you gain?
The course is for experienced operatives only who are carrying out this work on an ongoing basis. Refresher training included in this course allows operatives to revisit the following topics:
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Servicing or recovery in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the regulations
- Fundamental theoretical underpinnings
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine Elms
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What do you need to apply?
Candidates wishing to undertake this course must hold a valid F-Gas certificate issued by LCL Awards, City & Guilds or BESA (CITB) in refrigeration, heating & ventilation or other related industry sectors.
Operatives must produce their existing F-Gas certificate and it should have expired no more than 6 months earlier.
You MUST have been working consistently on refrigeration systems and still be confident in the handling, vacuuming of and recharging of Fgas refrigeration systems. If you are not confident then we would recommend the full course where additional training will bring you back up to speed.
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How will you be assessed?
You’re typically assessed in two main ways: theory and practical competence.
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Where can this course take you?
It supports continued employment, career progression, and access to commercial and industrial projects.
