A three-day introduction to refrigeration fundamentals, terminology, brazing and F-Gas regulations, for newcomers and engineers returning after time away.
Basic Refrigeration Qualifications
For those looking to build the fundamental knowledge & practical refrigeration skills before Level 3.
Enter the refrigeration industry with the basic refrigeration course
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Basic F-Gas Refrigeration Training Course
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An introduction to refrigeration fundamentals, terminology, brazing and F-Gas regulations,...
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The Basic Refrigeration Qualification at a glance.
A three-day introduction to refrigeration fundamentals, terminology and equipment, for heating and HVAC engineers moving into RAC work.
Basic F-Gas Refrigeration Training Course
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- Getting started in refrigeration
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- Refrigeration fundamentals, terminology, brazing and F-Gas regulations
Who for
- Newcomers and engineers returning after time away
Result
- Foundation certificate and preparation for the Level 3 qualification
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Refrigeration knowledge underpins sealed heat pump work.
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Level 3 F-Gas assumes knowledge that newcomers do not yet have. Three days on refrigeration fundamentals, terminology and brazing makes the difference between passing that assessment and struggling through it.
- Three-day introduction to refrigeration fundamentals
- For newcomers and engineers returning to the trade
- For newcomers and engineers returning to the trade
Basic refrigeration explained.
New to F-Gas? These answers explain where to start before the Level 3 qualification.
It depends on your background. If you do not meet the Level 3 entry requirements, the Basic F-Gas Refrigeration course is a required first step, not an optional one.
Candidates without a recognised refrigeration or related qualification, or without two years of auditable industry experience, must complete this course before sitting the Level 3 Category 1 qualification.
If you do meet those requirements, it is still worth considering as preparatory training, particularly if you have been away from refrigeration work or your brazing is rusty.
Candidates without a recognised refrigeration or related qualification, or without two years of auditable industry experience, must complete this course before sitting the Level 3 Category 1 qualification.
If you do meet those requirements, it is still worth considering as preparatory training, particularly if you have been away from refrigeration work or your brazing is rusty.
"You need either a recognised qualification in refrigeration, heating and ventilation or a related sector, or a minimum of two years of auditable experience in the HVACR industry.
Experience-route candidates must provide a letter from their employer confirming how long they have worked in refrigeration or air conditioning, that the work was carried out alongside a qualified registered engineer, and what types of units and systems they worked on. All candidates need a good practical working knowledge of soldering and brazing methods.
If you do not meet these requirements, the Basic F-Gas course is your route in."
Experience-route candidates must provide a letter from their employer confirming how long they have worked in refrigeration or air conditioning, that the work was carried out alongside a qualified registered engineer, and what types of units and systems they worked on. All candidates need a good practical working knowledge of soldering and brazing methods.
If you do not meet these requirements, the Basic F-Gas course is your route in."
Engineers new to refrigeration and air conditioning, and those returning after time away. It also suits related trades, including heating engineers and electricians moving into heat pump and air conditioning work who need the underpinning refrigeration knowledge.
There are no formal prerequisites, but you should already be working in a building services trade or planning to move into RAC work. Familiarity with pipework installation and the principles of heat transfer and pressure will help you get the most from it.
There are no formal prerequisites, but you should already be working in a building services trade or planning to move into RAC work. Familiarity with pipework installation and the principles of heat transfer and pressure will help you get the most from it.
No. Handling fluorinated gases legally requires F-Gas certification, which is the Level 3 Category 1 qualification.
This course leads to a certificate of attendance rather than a regulated qualification, so it is the preparation that makes the Category 1 assessment achievable, not the certification itself. Refrigerant suppliers will still ask for your F-Gas certificate before selling to you.
This course leads to a certificate of attendance rather than a regulated qualification, so it is the preparation that makes the Category 1 assessment achievable, not the certification itself. Refrigerant suppliers will still ask for your F-Gas certificate before selling to you.
Three days, combining theory and practical work at our training centres.
It covers refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, terminology and equipment application, an introduction to more complex systems, pipework joining techniques including brazing, and refrigerant recovery. The brazing element matters most for progression, since practical brazing ability is an entry expectation for the Level 3 assessment and the most common sticking point for candidates.
It covers refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, terminology and equipment application, an introduction to more complex systems, pipework joining techniques including brazing, and refrigerant recovery. The brazing element matters most for progression, since practical brazing ability is an entry expectation for the Level 3 assessment and the most common sticking point for candidates.
Yes. Heat pumps run on refrigerant circuits, so the same F-Gas rules apply as for refrigeration and air conditioning.
Heating engineers moving into heat pumps often find the refrigeration side unfamiliar, and this course provides that grounding before progressing to Category 1 certification. It pairs naturally with our heat pump courses, which cover the heating system design side rather than the refrigerant circuit.
Heating engineers moving into heat pumps often find the refrigeration side unfamiliar, and this course provides that grounding before progressing to Category 1 certification. It pairs naturally with our heat pump courses, which cover the heating system design side rather than the refrigerant circuit.
Basic Refrigeration Qualifications at Logic4training are priced at £495 + VAT.
For example, the Basic F-Gas Refrigeration Training Course is priced at £495 + VAT.
We also offer finance and pay-in-instalments options, so speak to our team about the best route for you.
For example, the Basic F-Gas Refrigeration Training Course is priced at £495 + VAT.
We also offer finance and pay-in-instalments options, so speak to our team about the best route for you.
Need help getting started in refrigeration?
Speak to our team and we'll confirm whether the basics course is the right starting point before you sit Level 3 F-Gas.
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