The LCL Awards Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Systems (Category I) has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely and competently on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Description
The qualification provides learners with an understanding of:
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Fundamental refrigeration and thermodynamic principles.
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The environmental impact of refrigerants and relevant F-Gas legislation.
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Safe handling and recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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Installation, servicing and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
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Pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging procedures.
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Leakage checking and identifying potential refrigerant leaks.
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Refrigerant recovery and safe system decommissioning.
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Checks required before putting systems into operation following installation, servicing or repair.
Who is it for?
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Technicians working within refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump industries.
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Engineers who need Category I certification to install, service, maintain, recover refrigerant, decommission and carry out leakage checking.
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Technicians working on larger refrigeration and air conditioning systems where F-Gas certification is required.
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Employers seeking to ensure technicians hold the appropriate certification to work with fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Qualification Details
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Awarding Organisation: LCL Awards
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Level: 3
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Qualification Number: 603/1917/3
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Category: F-Gas Category I
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Assessment: Practical assessments and theory assessment, including an online examination.
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Guided Learning Hours: 31 hours
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Certification: Category I certification permits the full range of activities covered by the F-Gas qualification, including installation, servicing, maintenance, refrigerant recovery, decommissioning and leakage checking.
Prerequisites
Category I & II are Level 3 CPD qualifications designed for learners working within the Refrigeration and or related service sector. Learners wishing to undertake Category (I) or (ll) qualifications must hold a recognised qualification in Refrigeration, Heating & Ventilation or other related industry sector or have a minimum of 2 years auditable experience working within the Refrigeration or Heating & Ventilation sector.
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