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Overview
F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1) – Intensive at Cardiff and Vale College develops the technical knowledge and practical skills required to install, service, maintain, recover refrigerants from and check stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump equipment for leaks.
The course supports compliance with the legal requirements governing fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances.
Why study F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1) – Intensive at Cardiff and Vale College?
The course provides experienced engineers with intensive preparation for an industry-required qualification. Learners develop practical refrigerant-handling skills alongside knowledge of environmental regulations and safe working practices.
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Fabricating mechanical and brazed joints
Pressure testing and evacuating systems
Charging and recovering refrigerants
Leak detection and system assessment
Maintaining F-Gas records and handling refrigerants safely
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering View 17 other Short Courses in Mechanical Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
4 GCSE Grades A* - D including Maths and English Language and satisfactory interview. Candidates must be experienced, employed by a qualified refrigeration or Air conditioning employer, having a recognised qualification to at least a Level 2 in the RACHP sector or have a minimum of 2 year's experience working in the area in the UK and currently employed in the industry. You must be able to braze, charge and recover refrigerants. Delegates must be employed within the industry as a refrigeration engineer or equivalent. We run a 5 day course for less inexperienced engineers – who meet the above criteria.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents567 GBP / full≈ 567 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents567 GBP / full≈ 567 GBP / full
Additional Details
Administration Fee: £10.00Awarding Organisation Fee: £74.55Course Fee: £566.69
Living costs
Cardiff
United Kingdom
628 - 1066 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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