New F-Gas Regulations Released!

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City & Guilds
The new F-Gas regulations require that all personnel that handle and recover fluorinated refrigerant gases have the new refrigerant handling qualification by July 4th 2010. These qualifications have now been adopted by City & Guilds of London Institute (C&G) and the Institute of Motor Industry Awards Limited (IMIAL.)
After 4th of July 2010 only personnel possessing one of these qualifications will be considered as legally qualified to take delivery, handle, and recover fluorinated refrigerant gases. The consequences of continuing to recover, transfer or handle refrigerant without the relevant qualifications are punishable by law.

In conjunction with Autoclimate we can now offer this qualification ourselves. Call our sales or service department to book your dates.

FAQ:

Q: Do I need the new assessment?
A: If you are directly involved with the recovery or handling of fluorinated gases including R134a, the refrigerant used in the automotive A/C systems, then the answer is Yes.

Q: When do I need it by?
A: Afetr 4th of July 2010 only personnel that have passed the assessment will be concidered as qualified to take delivery, handle
and recover F-Gases.

Q: I already have a qualification, will it cover me after July 4th 2010?
A: The only qualifications recognised will be those that meet the latest requirements set out by the goverment and adopted by C&G.

Q: What does the assessment cover?
A: To protect the enviroment a technician will need to demonstrate that:

  • He or she can recover refrigerant from a vehicle air conditioning system with minimum emissions.
  • They know how to handle and dispose of recovered refrigerant.
  • They can demonstrate correct operation of recovery equipment.

To see how this effects you, please take the time to read through the new regulations by clicking the link below.

Apply for this course today by downloading our application form below. Once you have downloaded, printed and filled out the required information, please fax it back as soon as possible on the fax number provided to ensure your place on the course is booked.