F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1)
About this course
Formerly known as the Safe Handling of Refrigerants (2078) qualification, the aim of this F Gas and ODS Regulations course (2079-11 Category 1) is to provide the applicant with the knowledge and skills to work on the installation, service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of stationary refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment that contain refrigerants classed as either Fluorinated (F) gases or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).
This qualification is linked with the legal requirements and demonstrates how to contain, prevent and reduce emissions of F-gases, covered by the Kyoto protocol.
What you will study
Applicants will gain sufficient skills, knowledge and techniques to:
- Fabricate and fit mechanical and brazed joints
- Pressure test and evacuate to BSEN378
- Charge a zeotropic blend (eg.R404A), run the system and check the refrigerant state
- Carry out a visual check for leaks, indirectly assess the system for low charge and leak test using an electronic leak detector
- Fit and disconnect gauges on the running system with service and Schrader valves
- Recover the refrigerant
- Maintain F-gas log books and records
- Handle refrigerants safely and dispose of legally prohibited substances
Delegates must be employed within the industry as a refrigeration engineer or equivalent.
Assessment is via an Online Exam and Practical Assessment.
Course fees
Awarding Organisation Fee: £71.00
Course Fee: £878.00
Part Time Administration Fee: £10.00
Entry requirements
4 GCSE Grades A* - D including Maths and English Language and satisfactory interview or relevant and recent work experience. You must be fully employed by a qualified Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Employer.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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I chose to study at the College because of the facilities here and because I’d heard so many good things about it locally. I’ve really enjoyed improving my skills in the workshops, making friends and learning from the staff – they’re very knowledgeable. The College gave me the opportunity to compete in last year’s WorldSkills competition, which I really enjoyed. I was also lucky enough to win Learner of the Year for Building Services, this was another highlight for me. I’ve just been accepted on to a degree course at the University of Bath. Once I finish this, I’ll be looking to get some more work experience and then start my own business.
