F-GAS

The new European Unions F-Gas Regulation No 517/2014 became law on 1 January 2015. This imposed legal obligations on operators of equipment that contain F-Gases (refrigerants such as HFC & HCFC) this new legal requirement places the need for personnel working in the air conditioning & refrigeration industry to prove competence and satisfy a knowledge and understanding level that will enable them to achieve certification and comply with the new F-Gas regulations. The regulations apply to all stationary equipment containing F-Gases. Polar Pumps Ltd is already approved to provide training and assessments to enable candidates to achieve certification.  

 F-GAS CAT 1 - 5 Day - £935.00 - BESA, City & Guilds, LCL Awards

AIMED AT PERSONNEL WITHOUT PREVIOUS REFRIGERATION EXPERIENCE

Our 5 day basic F-Gas refrigeration and air conditioning course offers training to personnel whom have had no previous experience working with F-Gases and need either City & Guilds or CITB certification – which will allow them to work on fridge systems safely and understand current Regulations. 

F-GAS CAT 1 Renewal – 1 Day £395.00 - BESA, LCL Awards

If you require your J11 F-Gas renewal you can enrol for our new re-assessment option sat in one day which is a whole lot easier than your first initial assessment 5 years ago. Includes refresher training. Short assessment. Short exam. 

F-GAS CAT 4 (Indirect Leak Detection only) – 1 Day £395.00

For personnel who require certification of competence to carry our indirect leak testing of systems containing F-Gases (Fluorocarbon Refrigerants). 

TO ENABLE YOU TO SELECT THE CORRECT ASSESSMENTS & TRAINING IF REQUIRED, BELOW IS A LIST SITUATIONS THAT YOU MAY FIT INTO AND A SOLUTION TO YOUR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • I am currently installing or working on air conditioning or refrigeration systems with more than 3 Kg refrigerant charge and have no qualifications in this area.
  • Solution: The requirement for this situation is Category 1 because you have no previous qualification you would need to enrol and complete our 5 Day Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Course which includes the necessary training and assessment for F-Gas Category 1. To enable you to fulfil the requirements to gain the full Category 1 qualification you would also need to enrol and complete the 2 Day Industrial Pipe Work & Brazing Course which is also available from Polar.
  • I am currently installing or working on air conditioning or refrigeration systems with more than 3 Kg refrigerant charge and have a safe handling of refrigerants qualification.
  • Solution: The requirement for this situation is Category 1 because you have a current Safe Handling of refrigerants Certificate you would need to enrol and complete our 5 Day F-Gas Category 1 Course which includes the necessary training and assessment for F-Gas Category 1. To enable you to fulfil the requirements to gain the full Category 1 Qualification you would also need to enrol and complete the 2 Day Industrial Pipe Work & Brazing Course which is also available from Polar.
  • I am a system owner / operator and only use or have under my control, air conditioning or refrigeration systems and I do not work on them directly.
  • Solution: – The requirement for this situation is Category 4 you would need to enrol and complete our 1 Day F-Gas Category 4 Course which includes the necessary training and assessment to fulfil the requirements of F-Gas category 4.
  • I am looking to cross train and start installing or working on air conditioning or refrigeration systems with more than 3 Kg refrigerant charge and have a safe handling of refrigerants qualification.
  • Solution: The requirement for this situation is Category 1 because you have no previous qualification in this area you would need to enrol and complete our 5 Day Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Course which includes the necessary training and assessment for F-Gas Category 1. To enable you to fulfil the requirements to gain the full Category 1 Qualification you would also need to enrol and complete the 2 Day Industrial Pipe Work & Brazing Course which is also available from Polar.
  • I am currently carrying out periodic maintenance of air conditioning or refrigeration systems.
  • Solution: The requirement for this situation is Category 4 you would need to enrol and complete our 1 Day F-Gas Category 4 Course which includes the necessary training and assessment to fulfil the requirements of F-Gas Category 4.

If you do not fit into one of the above and are involved in the air conditioning or refrigeration industry in some way there is a chance that you could be operating outside of the law. Simply call our booking team and explain your situation and Polar will most definitely have a solution to suit your particular requirement.