FGAS Level 3 Refrigeration course (Cat I,II, III, IV) (Parent)

Course Overview

• Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
  • The learner will know the fundamental principles of thermodynamics.
  • The learner will know the environmental impact of refrigerants and corresponding environmental regulations.
  • The learner will be able to carry out checks before putting in operation, after a long period of non-use, after maintenance or repair intervention, or during operation.
  • The learner will be able to check for leakage.
  • The learner will be able to handle the system and refrigerant during installation, maintenance, servicing or recovery in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the regulations.
  • The learner will be able to put into operation and maintain reciprocating, screw and scroll compressors, single and two-stage.
  • The learner will be able to install, put into operation and maintain air cooled and water cooled condensers.
  • The learner will be able to install, put into operation and maintain air cooled and water cooled evaporators.
  • The learner will be able to install, put into operation and the servicing of Thermostatic Expansion Valves (TEV) and other components.
  • The learner will be able to build a leak-tight piping system in a refrigeration installation.

  The learner will know the information on relevant technologies.

• Unit Titles

  The Installation and Maintenance of Equipment and Appliances Containing Fluorinated Gases

• General Information
  TitleRegulated Qualification in Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases on Refrigerant Systems (F-Gas Category I-IV)

  Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry SectorRefrigeration & F-Gas Qualifications

  LCL Awards Qualification NumberF-Gas CI, F-Gas C2, F-Gas C3, F-Gas C4

  Qualification Regulator(s) number

  603/1917/3 – Cat l

  603/1918/5 – Cat ll

  603/1919/7 – Cat lll

  603/1920/3 – Cat lV

  Qualification Level and Credit ValueLevel 3 (Cat I & II), Level 2 (Cat III & IV)

  Qualification DurationCategory l: 31 GLH: 31 TQT: Category ll: 31 GLH: 31 TQT: Category lll: 7 GLH: 7 TQT: Category lV: 14 GLH: 14 TQT:
• Pre-requisites

  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.

  All learners must have a good practical working knowledge of different soldering and brazing methods to undertake this type of work. 

  Learners registered on and undertaking an apprenticeship or qualification which has a requirement for Category I or II F-Gas classification are exempt from the published pre-requisites above.

  Category III & IV are Level 2 qualifications and have no pre-requisites, they may be undertaken by any learner after initial assessment by the approved centre.

  The Installation and Maintenance of Equipment and Appliances Containing Fluorinated Gases

• Need Extra time to revise? & approximate Certification Times

  Please Note: Your exam will normally take place at the end of the course. However, if the tutor or assessor agrees that additional study time is required, you may be offered the option to return at the end of the next available course. Please inform your class tutor if you believe you need additional time so this can be discussed. For more information refer to our website Terms & Conditions of Service.

  Our aim and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is to achieve successful candidate certification within 30 working days from completion of exams/assessments, receipt of all prerequisite information (e.g. past certificates), and payment in full. Certification is subject to final approval by the relevant Awarding Body External Verifier.

• Reading Material & Text books required?

  CCTS have a class library of reading material available for your use during your training. These will be sufficient for you to complete the learning outcomes of the course.