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Introducing our RACHP course, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump systems.

This 18-day intensive F-Gas course is designed for individuals holding no prior ‘trade’ qualifications but with experience, electricians, and those who do not meet the pre-entry requirements for our standard 4-day F-Gas course but are looking to branch into the air-to-air heat pump, refrigeration, and F-Gas industries. Alternatively, this course is suitable to become a Qualified Supervisor for MCS.

This comprehensive package fulfills the mandatory legal requirements under the UK/NI F-Gas Regulations to work legally with fluorinated greenhouse gases, allowing candidates to register with REFCOM upon successful completion.

 

 

Feeling the heat in your career?

This is your fast track into heat pumps, refrigeration, and F-Gas industries, whether you’re a beginner, or someone not yet meeting all standard entry requirements.

Electricians? There’s also an alternative route tailored just for you.

The RACHP course is also your direct route to becoming a Qualified Supervisor for MCS.

Why take it?

This course ensures you meet UK/NI F-Gas Regulations, so you can work legally with refrigerants. On completion, you’ll be certified and eligible to apply to register with REFCOM, unlocking new career opportunities in a fast-growing sector.

Training is just the start. We’ll help you find suppliers, source the right equipment, and get your business up and running, so you can focus on growing your career.

What’s covered:

This intensive course provides a deep foundation in theory, safety regulations, and environmental standards for those new to the sector. Training is held in our purpose-built F-Gas suite, featuring live air conditioning units. You will gain the vital practical knowledge and hands-on skills required to install, service, maintain, commission, decommission, recover from, and leak check air conditioning and F-Gas equipment.

Our package covers the following areas:

  • Electrical Systems & Isolation: Servicing and maintaining RACHP electrical systems, including Safe Isolation of both single-phase and multi-phase systems.
  • Electrical Regulations: Detailed understanding of the BS 7671:2018 (2022) Requirements for Electrical Installations.
  • Oxy-Fuel Brazing: Mastering safe “Oxy-fuel” brazing techniques specifically for installing, replacing, or decommissioning RACHP components.
  • Pressure & Integrity Testing: Carrying out strength, tightness, and pressure testing using suitable inert gases.
  • System Evacuation & Charging: Correct procedures for the deep evacuation, dehydration, and accurate charging of RACHP systems.
  • F-Gas Category 1 Operations: Complete hands-on training for the installation, servicing, maintenance, recovery, decommissioning, and leakage checking (both direct and indirect) of stationary systems.
  • Commercial CO2 Systems: Specialised training in the installation, commissioning, and servicing of high-pressure commercial CO2 refrigeration systems.

Flammable Refrigerants & Hydrocarbons: In-depth coverage of flammable refrigerants (A2L, A2, A3) in accordance with ACRIB specifications, including:

  • Hazard Awareness: Identifying specific risks unique to hydrocarbon environments.
  • Regulatory Alignment: Navigating the legal frameworks governing flammable RAC systems.
  • Logistics & Safety: Establishing secure protocols for the safe recovery, onsite storage, and transit of flammable gases.
  • System Clearing: Best practices for extracting refrigerants and oils for environmentally sound disposal.

Qualifications you will gain:

  • Level 3 Certificate in the Installation, Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) Systems
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump systems.
Course Includes:
  • Price:
    £3750 +VAT
  • Duration:
    18 days
  • Schedule:
    In-centre only
  • Payment Plan:
    Available
  • Enhanced Learner Credits Accepted:
    Yes
  • Accreditation Body:
    LCL Awards
  • Pre-entry Requirements Required:
    No
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