Exponentia

Target

Distributors and car workshops

Level

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

Duration

2 days

Delegate cost

£375 + VAT

Course Code

CLIM2

Why do you need the qualification?

Under regulations proposed by the European Government, as of July 4 2010 companies dealing with F-gases MUST have appropriately qualified personnel. If you are directly involved with the recovery or handling of fluorinated gases including R134a, you will not be able to purchase F-gases after July 4th 2010 without certified personnel at your workshop.

What qualification does eXponentia offer?

eXponentia offers the IMIAL Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (QCF).
According to the latest regulations from DEFRA, the qualification is valid for life and does not have to be renewed.

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Objective

The objective of the course is to facilitate a theoretical and practical understanding of light vehicle air conditioning systems and to assess technician’s theoretical and practical competence in the handling of refrigerant gases according to the DEFRA approved IMIAL Level 3 Award (EC842-2006) (QCF) standards.

By the end of the course the participants will have underpinned their understanding of the fundamentals of how an air-conditioning system functions and will have a broader understanding of the environmental impact the release of refrigerant will have on the world’s climate and global warming.

Content

• Methods of Heat Transfer • The AC Loop

Components
•Compressor • Condenser • Receiver Drier • Expansion Valve
•Evaporator • Orifice Tubes • Accumulators • Pressure switches •Evaporator Temperature Probe

Refrigerants & the Environment
Refrigerants types and properties • Safe handling of refrigerant
• Personal protection equipment • Gas cylinder handling
• Montréal protocol the facts • Kyoto protocol the facts
• F Gas regulations • GWP • GWP order of magnitude
• Health and Safety

IMI Awards Assessment
• Practical and theoretical assessment according to the IMI
Awards standards.

Additional Content in the 2-day option
• Introduction to Air-Conditioning & Climate Control
• Health and Safety

Diagnostics
• Loop Diagnostics • Control System Diagnostics

Duration of the course
The technicians have the possibility to select either 1 Day or
2 Days Air-Conditioning & Climate Control with Automotive
Refrigerant Handling Certification training, based on their
technical requirements.