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Level X
IMI Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (F-Gas)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The purpose and aim of this qualification is to qualify individuals (working with motor cars and car derived vans) to meet the European Union F gas regulations.
The Award is made up of 1 unit that covers topics that are derived from the European Union F gas regulations (Commission Regulation EC 842/2006 and the later Annex to Commission Regulation EC 307/2008).
Achievement of this qualification allows experienced MAC technicians (working with cars and car derived vans) to legally recover F-gas (fluorinated greenhouse gas) from air conditioning systems in motor cars and car derived vans.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Individuals must have a good understanding of components and system operation, to carry out procedures relating to air conditioning systems.
Individuals should already have a basic knowledge of the operation of Air Conditioning Systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in motor cars (and car derived vans), the environmental impact of fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerants, the corresponding environmental regulations, and procedures for environment friendly recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases
Achievement of this qualification allows experienced automotive technicians (working with cars and car derived vans) to continue to legally work with air conditioning in accordance with EU F-gas regulations. Learners can also study further specialist automotive qualifications.
To pass and achieve this qualification learners MUST complete all the mandatory criteria. This is assessed through practical assessments and an online exam.
The cost of this single module course is £245 for training taking place between August 2025 and July 2026
For further information please contact Julie Anne Coleman at jcoleman2@crawley.ac.uk or the Motor vehicle team at mvfw@crawley.ac.uk