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F-Gas Certification for Technicians

Overview

European legislation requires that businesses working with fluorinating gases (F-Gases) be certified and have sufficient trained technicians to carry out the work.  The F-Gas Fire Protection Systems Qualification will provide delegates with the necessary understanding of the legislation and its application for the safe handling of F-Gases.  This course will also fulfil the requirement for technician training under the company certification scheme.

The Course
Part one of the course contains details on the European Regulations for safe handling of fluorinating gases, equipment, testing and recovery of gases.  The combination of both legal and technical information ensures that this course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the use and safe handling of F-Gases.

To complete the personal certification, delegates should also attend manufacturer training to gain practical experience of systems and their component parts.  This should, preferably, be obtained before attending the theory course, but can be obtained afterwards.  This practical training, which is required under the F-Gas Regulation, is also required for those who service the FD&A aspects only.  For delegates wishing to attend manufacturers training, please click here for a list of dates and venues available.  The practical part is a free course which lasts approximately 2½ hours.  If you would like to reserve a place on one of these courses please email Melena Blake, Training Co-ordinator, or contact the company directly.

Who should attend?
Anyone that is involved with the handling of F-Gases through installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire systems should attend this course.
 

Programme:

Delegates will gain an understanding of:
  • Environmental issues
  • Technical Standards
  • Regulation 842/2006 and Commissionin regulations
  • Fire Protection equipment containing F-GASES
    Valves, actuators, prevention of discharge and leakage
  • Equipment and tools for safe handling and work practices
  • Ability to install fire protection containers
  • Practices to move pressurised containers
  • Checking of system records
  • Visual and manual leak checking
  • Recovery of F-Gases
 
 


   F-Gas cylinder No.2

Outcome
All course delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included in the course and additional support material, serving as a valuable point of reference after completion of the course. Delegates achieving 75% or more in the assessments will also be awarded an FIA certificate stating that they have attended and passed the course.

Benefits
Benefits to the individual and your company:
• An understanding of the legal requirements for the safe handling of F-Gases
• Delegates will hold the relevant theoretical certification for compliance with current legislation
• This course represents the theory training requirement for registration of the company certification scheme.

NB: You will not receive a certificate until both parts of the course (theory and practical) have been completed

Course prices: £195 per delegate . Prices exclude VAT which will be applied at the current rate.