FGAS

The new European Unions FGas Regulation No 517/2014 became law on 1 January 2015. This imposed legal obligations on operators of equipment that contain FGases (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 FGases. Polar Pumps Ltd is already approved to provide training and assessments to enable candidates to achieve certification.  

 FGAS CAT 1 - 5 Day BESA, City & Guilds, LCL Awards

AIMED AT PERSONNEL WITHOUT PREVIOUS REFRIGERATION EXPERIENCE

Our 5 day basic FGas 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. 

FGAS CAT 1 Renewal – 1 Day 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. 

FGAS CAT 4 (Indirect Leak Detection only) – 1 Day 

For personnel who require certification of competence to carry our indirect leak testing of systems containing FGases (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 FGas 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 FGas Category 1 Course which includes the necessary training and assessment for FGas 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 FGas 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 FGas 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 FGas Category 4 Course which includes the necessary training and assessment to fulfil the requirements of FGas 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.