Course Description
This qualification provides individuals working in an automotive repair and servicing environment with the required skills and knowledge to meet the European Union fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-Gas) regulations (EC842/2006 and Annex EC307/2008).
This course satisfies the minimum requirements for a Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technician to legally recover automotive refrigerant from light vehicles and car-derived vans. It is important to note that this qualification does not meet the requirements of a technician working with Cargo Refrigerant.
Modules Covered
- Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
- Selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment
- Operating principles, functions, and types of automotive mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems
Course Duration
- This is a 2-day course
Assessment
- The assessment consists of a multiple-choice online test, with a total of 25 questions, and a time limit of 50 minutes. The pass mark is 60%, and 80% is a distinction. There is also a practical element, which is simply pass/fail.
Eligibility Criteria for Candidates
There are no specific pre-requisites to register on this course. Although, a basic knowledge of how automotive air conditioning systems and the regulations surrounding fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerants would be advantageous.
Course Dates
- 2 Day Course, Starting on 13/08/2025
