CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN HANDLING REFRIGERANTS - (ATTESTATION D'APTITUDE À LA MANIPULATION DES FLUIDES FRIGORIGÈNES) CATEGORY 1
This regulatory training course prepares technicians to obtain a certificate of competence in handling refrigerants - Category 1, in accordance with Regulation (EU) no. 2024/573 and the amended Order of 30 June 2008.
It is aimed at anyone carrying out commissioning, servicing, leak testing, recovery, charging, installation or maintenance operations on equipment containing refrigerants.
You need a certificate of competence to work legally in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. It is issued after assessment by a body approved by the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course and the examination, participants will be able to :
- Identify the components of a refrigeration circuit and their function; ;
- Carry out recovery, loading and inspection operations in complete safety
sealing and vacuum pulling ;
- Correct use of measuring and fluid handling equipment; ;
- Apply F-Gas regulations and traceability procedures; ;
- Prevent refrigerant emissions into the environment; ;
- Obtain a certificate of proficiency in handling refrigerants.
Category 1.
PUBLIC CONCERNED
- Refrigeration technicians, air-conditioners, fitters and repairers...
- Employees or self-employed having to comply with F- regulations
Gas ;
- Jobseekers or trainees in refrigeration training wishing to obtain the
compulsory qualification.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Basic knowledge of refrigeration or air conditioning ;
RATE
2500€
DURATION OF THE COURSE AND ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
- 35 hours at the training centre (theoretical and practical training)
Training takes place face-to-face during the day or in the evening.
PLACE OF TRAINING
11 rue des Scarabées - ZI Collery II - Lotissement Marengo 97300 Cayenne.
TEACHING RESOURCES AND METHODS
- Refrigerated technical platform equipped with Category 1 certified workstations; ;
- Complete tooling: manifold, vacuum pump, recovery station, gas detector, etc.
leak, recovery bottle, electronic scales ;
- Theoretical reviews alternate with demonstrations and real-life experiments; ;
- Digital media.
PROFILES OF THE TRAINER(S)
- Approved trainer for the preparation of the Category 1 aptitude certificate; ;
- Experienced industrial refrigeration and air conditioning professional; ;
- Authorised to handle refrigerants and provide training in refrigerant regulations.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
We make sure that we provide an appropriate working environment and the technical resources needed to carry out our work.
for excellent learning: accessible, quiet, spacious rooms with plenty of light
natural, air-conditioned, equipped and connected, recent teaching equipment: computers,
video projector, screen, software, technical set.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
- Theoretical and practical examination supervised by an approved body:
o Theoretical part: MCQs covering regulations, thermodynamics and
GOOD PRACTICE ;
o Practical part: complete operation on refrigeration circuit (recovery,
sealing).
- If you pass, you will be issued with an Attestation d'Aptitude à la Manipulation des
Refrigerants - Category 1, recognised by the French Ministry of Transition
Eco-friendly.
CONTACT
06 94 93 46 32 or 05 94 27 37 27
contact@abondanceformation.com
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED
In advance of our training courses, we kindly ask candidates to inform us of the following
and we are committed to making the necessary adaptations to meet your needs.
(pedagogical, human, technical...) to facilitate their reception.
BLOCKS OF SKILLS TO BE VALIDATED
Today, this training covers all the skill blocks and you can't just skip a block.
ACCESS PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES
Registration by application via contact@abondanceformation.com
The average lead time for accessing one of our courses is up to one week before the course is due to start.
start of the course.
This timeframe may vary depending on the specific nature of your project, the prerequisites to be assessed or the duration of the project.
required to apply for funding.
COURSE CONTENT
Modules Target skills
Module 1 - Thermodynamics and
principles of refrigeration
Understanding the refrigeration cycle and heat exchange
pressures and temperatures
characteristics.
Module 2 - Components of
facilities
Identify the role of compressors and condensers,
expansion valves, evaporators and refrigeration accessories.
Module 3 - Regulations
environmental
Understand the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/573,
safety rules and traceability of fluids.
Module 4 - Good practice and
security
Applying safety, hygiene and management rules
waste linked to refrigerants.
Module 5 - Practical work
Carry out recovery, loading and pulling operations
vacuum, leak detection and leak testing.
Module 6 - Preparing for
examination
Theoretical and practical test training
official.
TRAINING PERFORMANCE
- Satisfaction rate: 90%.
- 100% of beneficiaries complete the training.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND NEXT STEPS
- Certified refrigeration technician ;
- Approved refrigeration and air conditioning repairer and installer; ;
- Possible progression to :
o Industrial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician ;
