Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)
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In Leicester
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Leicester
All Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians working with cars and car derived vans, must have achieved as a minimum requirement, a refrigerant handling qualification which fulfills the European Union F-gas Regulation (EC842 / 2006 and Annex to Regulation EC307 / 2008). this course is designed to accredit candidates upon completion with the qualification required by […]
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About this course
This Defra-approved qualification offers a single unit solution that provides experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians with evidence that they meet the minimum F-gas requirement (EC842/2006 and annex EC307/2008).
, the corresponding environmental regulations, and procedures for environment friendly recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
The selection criteria for entry will take into account each applicant’s existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience.
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Subjects
- Gas
- Automotive
Course programme
Year 1
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).
In order to pass and achieve certification of the Award, candidates must achieve all the unit’s learning outcomes, by completing the underpinning knowledge assessment criteria consisting of a set practical assessment and a set online test.
You Will Learn:
1. About the operation of A/C systems in motor vehicles.
2. About the use and properties of the fluorinated greenhouse gases used as refrigerants in A/C systems in motor vehicles and the impact of the emissions of these gases on the environment
(order of magnitude of their global warming potential in relation to climate change).
3. The relevant provisions of regulation (EC) No 842/2006 and Directive 2006/40/EC.
4. The common procedures for recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases.
5. Demonstrate how to handle a refrigerant cylinder.
6. How to connect and disconnect a recovery set to and from the service ports of a motor vehicle A/C system containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.
7. Demonstrate the correct operation of a recovery set.
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Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)