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Advance Your Expertise: Become an F-Gas Certified Professional with Our LCL Awards F-GAS Course

The landscape of refrigeration and air conditioning is defined by strict environmental regulations. Staying ahead means ensuring your qualifications are not just current, but also align with the latest legal requirements for handling refrigerants. That’s why our LCL Awards Regulated Qualification in Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases is the definitive choice for professionals. This F-GAS course is meticulously designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the F-Gas Regulations (EU 517/2014), which govern the handling of refrigerants across the UK and EU.

 

During this course you will undertake training and assessment in the following subject areas

  • Know the fundamental principles of thermodynamics.
  • Understand the environmental impact of refrigerants and the regulations that apply.
  • Be able to carry out checks before and during operation, as well as after a period of non-use, maintenance, or repair.
  • Be able to check for leaks.
  • Handle the system and refrigerants during installation, maintenance, servicing, and recovery in an environmentally friendly manner, in accordance with regulations.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of compressors, including single and two-stage, reciprocating, screw, and scroll.
  • Install, operate, and maintain both air-cooled and water-cooled condensers.
  • Install, operate, and maintain both air-cooled and water-cooled evaporators.
  • Install, operate, and service Thermostatic Expansion Valves (TEV) and other components.
  • Build a leak-tight piping system in a refrigeration installation.

On completion of the training you will be assessed by completing one online exams and a practical assessment.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is essential for professionals working within the Refrigeration, Heating & Ventilation, or other related sectors. Learners wishing to undertake Category (I) qualifications must hold a recognised qualification; Current ACS OR OFTEC qualification OR NVQ in Plumbing OR hold an NVQ level 2 in Heating and Ventilation, if you do not hold one of these qualifications you will not be able to enrol onto this course even if you are working with a plumber, gas engineer etc. All learners must also have a good practical working knowledge of different soldering and brazing methods to undertake this type of work. By completing the LCL Awards F-Gas course, you will be equipped to work with confidence, knowing you are fully compliant with the latest industry standards and legal requirements.

If you do not meet the threshold for enrolment on this course, check out our RACHP course here!

Why is the LCL Awards F-Gas Course Your Best Option?

Our comprehensive F-GAS course provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to legally and safely work on refrigerant systems. By choosing our course, you are securing a competitive advantage in the industry, as this certification is a legal necessity for anyone handling F-gases. You’re not just gaining a certificate; you’re ensuring your work is compliant and environmentally responsible. Read more about why becoming and F-GAS engineer is a smart move!

The Era of F-Gas Regulations

The F-Gas Regulations introduce significant rules that all refrigeration and AC professionals must be aware of. These updates aim to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases, which are a major contributor to climate change. The regulations emphasize a higher standard of competence for handling these substances, making up-to-date certification a necessity, not an option. Without this qualification, it is illegal to carry out work involving the installation, maintenance, or decommissioning of systems containing F-gas refrigerants.

Revalidation: A Crucial Step for Maintaining Competence

The most critical update for all professionals is the new revalidation requirement. To maintain your professional standing and legal authority to work with F-gases, you must now demonstrate your competence every five years. This periodic reassessment ensures that you remain proficient and are fully aware of any new developments in refrigerant technology and regulations. Don’t risk losing your approved status. Our LCL Awards F-Gas course and re-assessment programs are the perfect solution to ensure you meet these deadlines and continue your work without interruption.

 

Course Includes:
  • Price:
    £1095 +VAT
  • Duration:
    4 Days
  • Time:
    8:30am - 3:00pm
  • Schedule:
    In-centre only
  • Payment Plan:
    Not available
  • Accreditation Body:
    LCL Awards
  • Pre-entry Requirements Required:
    Yes
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Jamie Thomas
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Brilliant low temperature training from Jake! Will be back to do more training soon. Thank you
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Tom Coles
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Can’t thank the team enough at HTAA for the 15 days I’d spent in centre doing my gas course, big thanks to Jake , Luke and Howard for their delivery of the classes and the knowledge they have to pass on was amazing! can’t recommend here enough. From the initial sign up with the office to completing the 15 days in centre it was smooth sailing and you felt included and part of a team. Look forward to re attending to do my in centre bits of the portfolio☺️ big thanks to John too for running such a welcoming and great place, all the staff always have a smile and up for a laugh and that’s a credit to himself and them all!
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Murray Willder
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Another successful week with HTAA, this time completing my F Gas Qualification. Tom did a great job of working through the theory, facts and figures and we had plenty of time in the bays getting hands on to practice with the equipment. It was a 10 man group of big personalities but Tom kept us all in check and on exam day I certainly got the impression we were all feeling well prepared and positive. Nice to meet the boss man John who popped in to say hello and a particular thanks to the girls in the office who were keeping things ship shape!! Thanks and see you soon for the F Gas update
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Excellent F Gas course, Tom is great 👍🏻
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Just completed the F gas course and training with Tom. He is a master of his craft and great practical teacher. He took tricky concepts and broke them down so they were easy to understand, and gave real world scenarios that you could come across. I highly recommend this “cool” course.
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F gas course, thanks learnt alot amazing team thanks 😊
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Training delivered by a knowledgeable, close-knit, friendly team!
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Big shout out to HOWARD ! For getting me passed threw my domestic gas reassessment he firm but fair and will get the answer out of you he an asset to the company !
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Great centre, all staff are very helpful
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I’m about three-quarters of the way through my new entrant domestic gas MLP course, and feel like I’ve come miles—and that’s thanks to the incredible people here! Firstly, Amber has been a standout from day one! - so personable, so welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable you feel like you belong instantly. She’s always at the end of the phone, ready to help with anything, and she somehow makes even exam day feel relaxed. Amber’s a real gem—if I were the manager, she’d be getting top marks all day long for sure! And then there’s Jake. The man is a phenomenal trainer. He’s clearly sharp as a knife, but what blows me away is how he makes everything accessible for someone who started from scratch, like me. He breaks down even the trickiest concepts so simply that you walk away thinking, “I’ve got this.” I mean, I went from not knowing one end of a spanner to confidently gas rating lol - If you’re an absolute newbie, like me, this new entrant gas course at Hampshire Training Centre is an absolute must. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat! What’s also incredible is that the Centre is one of the only places I found, after scouring the country, that actually lets you complete your portfolio work with them as part of the course. That’s huge! It means I’m not just learning—I’m building my portfolio right there. So, if you’re starting from scratch and wondering where to go, look no further. Between Amber’s support, Jake’s expert training, Johns vision and the portfolio setup, this is where you want to be. I didn’t get as much time with the other ladies in the office or every trainer, but just from being around them, it’s clear how approachable everyone is. The atmosphere here ifantastic across the board. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things—everyone’s made this journey feel welcoming and positive. Thanks guys!

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