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Air Con Training 
The new FGas regulations require you to have the new refigerant handling qualification by July 4th 2010.
From the 4th July 2010, anyone working on vehicle air conditioning systems must have achieved a refrigerant handling qualification which meets EC regulation 307-2008, known as the "F-Gas Regulation".
Operators will require an IMI awards certificate; this will show employers and regulatory bodies that the holder has achieved a recognisable qualification.
The qualification applies to all individuals who handle air conditioning refrigerant gases and may repair, recharge, service or in anyway dismantle an air conditioning system.
One Qualification For Life
With the DEFRA QCF qualification, your certificate lasts a lifetime.
Other styles of certification require renewal every 5 years, including ATA qualifications.
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from IMI Awards.
Course Details
The Air Con Training will be held in our training centre here at Hickleys, Taunton, in Somerset.
We have 2 courses available:
Single Day Course
This course is for technicians that have had previous tuition and are competent in the service and repair of air conditioning systems.
Candidates must pass a pre-assessment test before being able to attend the course.
• Refresher training to cover legislation & procedures
• Practical test on gas handling
• Online test on refrigerant handling, legislation & servicing
• Review & certification award
Candidates should prepare for the assessment ensuring they have the required knowledge on AC systems, correct handling procedures, current regulations and health & safety requirements.
Candidates that fail must pay for and take the 2 day course and cannot retake the online test within 2 months.
2 Day Course
This course is for technicians who have limited air conditioning knowledge, require update training or have not passed the single day pre-assessment test.
• Comprehensive training to cover:
• Air con system operation
• Testing procedure
• Refrigerant handling
• Current legislation
• Health & safety
• Practical test on gas handling
• Online test on refrigerant handling, legislation & servicing
• Review & certification award
Candidates should endeavour to get a basic understanding of air conditioning systems and legislation prior to attending the training.
How to Book
To book any of these training courses, print off and fax back our Air Con Training booking form:
Air Con Training Booking Form
Alternatively, please call our sales team on 01823 328604.
Training Dates
The available dates are as follows:
Single Day Course
Two Day Course
Recommended Hotels
We recommend the following hotels which are located nearby:
Octon Lodge www.octonlodge.co.uk
Corporate Rates: (Quote Hickleys when booking)
Corner House Hotel corner-house.co.uk
Corporate Rates: (Quote Hickleys when booking)
Blorenge Guest House www.blorengehouse.co.uk
Corporate Rates: (Quote Hickleys when booking)
Double room – ensuite with breakfast @ £70.00 per night.
Twin room – ensuite with breakfast @ £85.00 per night
Travel Lodge Hotel, Taunton www.travelodge.co.uk
Holiday Inn, Taunton www.holidayinn.com
Directions to Hickleys
Hickleys Ltd
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AU
Tel. 01823 328531
Click Here for Directions to our Taunton store
