F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1)

L2 Level 2
Part Time
22 March 2027 — 25 March 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

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. It is a legal requirement that anyone who handles F-Gas refrigerants has the relevant 2079 or equivalent qualification.   Please note, F Gas is a challenging course and a pass is not guaranteed.

We would recommend that you also consider enrolling on Hydrocarbon Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems course, as it provides valuable complementary skills and knowledge.  

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

Administration Fee: £10.00

Awarding Organisation Fee: £85.61

Course Fee: £907.96

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, with experience of brazing, charging and recovering refrigerants. Delegates must be employed within the industry as a refrigeration engineer or equivalent.

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.
Key information

Start date

22 March 2027

End date

25 March 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

35 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

HPCC2P05
L2

Qualification

F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1)

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

DB2,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE