Who is it suitable for?
This Defra-approved qualification offers a single-unit solution that provides experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians with evidence that they meet the minimum F-gas requirement (EC842/2006 and Annex EC307/2008).
About
All Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians working with cars and car-derived vans, must have achieved as a minimum requirement, a refrigerant handling qualification which fulfils the European Union F-gas Regulation (EC842/2006 and Annex to Regulation EC307/2008).

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have existing academic or vocational qualifications and/or relevant industry experience. They should also have a basic knowledge of automotive air conditioning systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases), the environmental impact of refrigerants, relevant environmental regulations, and environmentally friendly refrigerant recovery procedures. 

Progression
Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate which shows they are compliant.

Assessment
The assessment ensures rigour and quality of assessment by measuring the candidate’s underpinning knowledge, including F-Gas regulations. Learners must demonstrate the learning outcomes by following and achieving two assessment components, which are set by IMI:

  • Practical assessment
  • External online test

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IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)

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