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Course

Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling

1 day

Price: £295pp +VAT

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Remit Training - Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Course

Stay compliant and competitive with certified F-Gas training for your technicians.

Programme Overview

Introduction. 

This Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) ensures your business remains compliant with DEFRA’s F-Gas regulations and environmental standards. Designed for employers in automotive repair and servicing, this course certifies your team to recover refrigerant gases safely, legally, and efficiently.

It’s ideal for mobile air conditioning technicians, independent garages, body shops, main dealers and end-of-life vehicle dismantlers. Delivered in just one day at Remit’s specialist Automotive Academy, the course equips your staff with both theoretical understanding and practical capability to handle air conditioning systems with confidence.

All training is delivered by industry-seasoned instructors with 5+ years’ experience, ensuring relevance, compliance and immediate workplace application. 

What’s Covered

Core knowledge and hands-on training in refrigerant handling

    • Air conditioning system principles and safety protocols
    • F-Gas environmental impact and DEFRA regulations
    • Component identification and operational procedure
    • Correct recovery, evacuation and recharge techniques
    • Safe machine-to-vehicle connections
    • Legal and insurance compliance

Who is this for

    • Experienced automotive technicians and air conditioning specialists
    • Independent garage and body shop teams
    • Main dealer service departments
    • Mobile A/C professionals and dismantlers
    • Employers needing DEFRA-compliant certification across the team

Assessment

    • Multiple-Choice Theory Test – Testing understanding of environmental regulations and systems
    • Practical Assessment – Demonstration of safe refrigerant recovery and handling procedures

Qualifications Gained

    • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)
    • DEFRA F-Gas regulation-approved qualification
    • IMI TechSafe status – Meets IMI Membership and insurance requirements

Stay compliant and competitive with certified F-Gas training for your technicians.

Keep your workshop compliant. Certified. Practical. Delivered by experts.

Remit Training - Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Course

Meet legal requirements

DEFRA-approved certification for your business

Protect your team

Train for safety and environmental responsibility

Offer more services

Increase customer trust and unlock new revenue

Avoid costly fines

Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations

Flexible delivery

Held at our Automotive Academy or on site.

Stay compliant and competitive with certified F-Gas training for your technicians.

Remit Training - Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Course

Stay legal. Train smart.

Protect your business and your customers with certified F-Gas training

This Level 3 qualification gives your team the knowledge and hands-on skills to recover and handle refrigerants safely and legally. Delivered in one day, it helps your workshop meet legal and insurance requirements while improving service capability.

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Get certified to safely recover and handle F-Gas refrigerants in just one day.

Programme Overview

Introduction. 

If you’re working with vehicle air conditioning systems, you need a recognised qualification to handle refrigerant gases legally and safely. This Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) is the industry-standard certification for mobile air-con technicians, mechanics, and dismantlers.

You’ll cover the key environmental regulations, safe handling procedures and practical recovery techniques – all delivered in a single day by experienced trainers with over 5 years of industry experience.

Whether you’re an experienced technician or new to A/C systems, this course gives you the confidence and credentials to work safely, meet legal requirements and offer more services to customers.

What’s Covered

Everything you need to work with refrigerants safely and legally

    • How air conditioning systems work in vehicles
    • The environmental impact of F-Gas refrigerants
    • Government regulations and safety requirements
    • How to safely connect and disconnect A/C machines
    • Recovery, evacuation and recharge procedures

Proper handling of refrigerant tools and equipment

Who is this for

    • Mobile vehicle A/C technicians
    • Vehicle mechanics working with A/C systems
    • Technicians in garages, body shops or dealerships
    • Vehicle dismantlers and recyclers
    • Anyone needing a certified F-Gas handling qualification

Assessment

    • Multiple-Choice Theory Test – Testing understanding of environmental regulations and systems
    • Practical Assessment – Demonstration of safe refrigerant recovery and handling procedures

Qualifications Gained

    • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)
    • DEFRA F-Gas regulation-approved qualification
    • IMI TechSafe status – Meets IMI Membership and insurance requirements

Get certified to safely recover and handle F-Gas refrigerants in just one day.

One day. Fully certified. Upgrade your skills with trusted, industry-recognised training.

Remit Training - Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Course

Get qualified fast

Earn your DEFRA F-Gas certificate in just one day

Be legally compliant

Meet government and insurance regulations

Boost your services

Offer certified air conditioning work to customers

Work safely and confidently

 Learn to handle tools, gases and systems the right way

Train with experts

Delivered by experienced professionals in real workshop settings

Get certified to safely recover and handle F-Gas refrigerants in just one day.

Remit Training - Level 3 Air Conditioning & F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Course

Get certified. Stay compliant.

Qualify to handle refrigerants with the industry-standard F-Gas certificate

If you’re already working on A/C systems, this course gives you the qualification you need to recover refrigerant safely and legally. In one day, you’ll learn the regulations, practise the process and walk away with a recognised certificate that helps you do more in your role.

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Book your place and we’ll help you get fully qualified in one day.

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