FGAS LCL Awards Level 3 Training Course

FGAS LCL Awards Level 3 Training Course

• Course overview

  LCL AWards Certification - Regulated Qualification in Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases on Refrigerant Systems (Category I-IV)

  These regulated RQF qualifications are for learners that wish to work in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industries with fluorinated greenhouse gasses. These qualifications are designed for learners to meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2015/2067. LCL Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Systems (Category I) LCL Level 3 Award in F-Gas: Install, Service, Maintain, Recovery, Decommission and Leakage Checking of Refrigerant Systems with a Charge of less than 3kg (6kg if hermetically sealed) (Category II) LCL Level 2 Award in F-Gas: Recovery of Refrigerant Systems with a Charge of less than 3kg (6kg if hermetically sealed) (Category III) LCL Level 2 Award in F-Gas: Leakage Checking of Refrigerant Systems (Category IV)

• Entry Requirements

  Centre Guidance for Delivery of the LCL F-Gas Qualifications.

  These regulated RQF qualifications are for learners that carry out work in the refrigeration, air
  conditioning and heat pump sectors with fluorinated greenhouse gasses. The qualifications are
  designed for learners to meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.

  Category I & II are Level 3 CPD qualifications designed for learners working within the
  refrigeration and or related services industries. Learners registering for Category (I) and (ll)
  qualifications must have a good practical working knowledge of different soldering and brazing
  methods to undertake this type of work. Learners must hold a recognised qualification in
  Refrigeration, Heating and Ventilation or any other related qualification or have a minimum of 2
  years auditable experience working within the industry.

  Category III & IV have no pre-requisites and may be undertaken by any learner after initial
  assessment by the approved centre.

  RPL- assessment - Learners holding a previously recognised European Union F-Gas qualification e.g.
  CITB or C&G in F-Gas may claim RPL providing their qualification or certificate is less than 5
  years old. To claim these routes learners must produce to the centre their existing original F-Gas
  certificate. This should be copied and endorsed by the centre; this should be stored in the
  learner’s assessment pack. The RPL route consists of a shorter on-line assessment covering updates
  made in the previous 5 years.

  All learners will complete a controlled practical assessment to be observed by an LCL approved
  assessor. Assessment ratio of up to 4:2:1 dependant on centre rigs/practical facilities. (100% Pass
  Mark)

  Centres and assessors are advised that Category l & ll learners must cover at least one of the
  skills and knowledge groups from Assessment Criteria (AC) 6, 7, 8 or 9 as listed in the
  qualification specification. Questions & Components should be randomised to provide variation.
  (Available below and online from the LCL Awards website). PN. All LCL assessments are open-book.

• Do I need this course?

  If you are working in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry in the UK and need to meet the legal requirements for working with Fluorinated Gases (F-Gas) and other ozone depleting substances.It is also a requirement that the company or operative (sole trader) be registered with a Fgas Certification Body for the category they wish to work with. Examples of Fgas Registration Bodies are below:-

  • More information can be seen on the DEFRA website
• Course content/Syllabus

  The F-Gas refrigeration course includes the theory behind the requirements and procedures to test, fill and recover refrigerant. Content is based upon the Fluorinated and Greenhouse Gas Regulations 2009, EC842/006 and EC303/2008.

  The following elements are covered:

  • Identify basic systems, terms, principles, units and how these relate to theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants
  • Identify the causes and effects of global warming and climate change
  • Identify causes and effects of ozone depletion
  • Identify stationary refrigerant, air conditioning and heat pump system components, functions and leakage risk
  • Identify the hazards and safe working practices for the installation, commissioning and handling of refrigerants
  • Fabricate and examine pipework
  • Undertake pressure testing, evacuation and record completion
  • Undertake refrigerant charging, leak checking and record keeping
  • Undertake recovery of refrigerant and oil and prepare for disposal

  The F-Gas assessment consists of a multiple choice question paper, taken online and a practical assessment.

   EU Mutual Recognition:

  Article 10 of the EU F-Gas Regulation, (EU) 517/2014, requires that Member States give mutual recognition to certification of suitable qualifications from other EU countries.

  The conditions for mutual recognition are set out in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.

  In GB & NI, the EU F-Gas Regulation is implemented by the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2015 (SI No. 310) & NI (SI No. 425).  LCL Awards is a named personnel certification and evaluation body as set out in Part 3, Article 8(1) and (NI Part 2, Article 6(1)) of these Regulations, which relate to the certification and evaluation bodies for the purposes of Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EU 2015/2067 (issue and contents of certificates).

  Confirmation can be viewed on the Gov.Uk web site here

  Note: These UK qualifications may not be Valid in the EU - please read

   (http://epa.ie/air/airenforcement/ozone/training/brexitodsfgas/)

• Need extra time to revise?

  Please Note: Your exam will take place at the end of the course. However, if you feel you require additional study time, you may choose to come back at the end of the next course (Please inform your class tutor if you wish to delay your exam time until the end of the next available course) for more information refer to our website Terms & Conditions of Service

• Reading Material/Test book Required?

  As part of the course candidates will be provided with a copy of the CITB Safe Handling of Refrigerants (including pipework and brazing) training manual.