IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist
in Automotive Refrigerant
Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)

IMI approved level 3 vehicle air conditioning training

Gain the knowledge needed to work safely around vehicle air conditioning

£378 + VAT

Course overview

This qualification offers automotive technicians the opportunity to develop new skills and enhance existing ones. It also incorporates Unit AC1 (K/600/3391) Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006). This unit is approved by Defra for MAC technicians (working with cars and car derived vans) who handle F-gas.

From 4 July 2010 all MAC technicians must have achieved, as a minimum requirement, a Defra-approved refrigerant handling meeting the EU F-gas regulations (Commission Regulation EC 842/2006 and the Annex to Commission Regulation EC 307/2008). This is a legal requirement for all technicians working on MAC systems (cars and car derived vans).

Assessment method

  • Online knowledge test
  • Practical assessment