Level 3 Basic Mobile Air Conditioning Course in Hastings – East Sussex College Group Hastings

Cost�300.00 Please contact us for more details
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Basic Mobile Air Conditioning Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Hastings over two days. This basic mobile air conditioning course covers the fundamentals of mobile air conditioning systems and gives you a licence to handle refrigerants legally. Whether you're already working in the industry or starting out, the course fits around a busy schedule with daytime classes across just two days. The course costs £300.

Who this course is for

Level 3 will be ideal if you want your first mobile air-conditioning qualification and a licence to handle refrigerants. You might be working in the industry already and want to prove and develop your skills. Or you might be completely new to air-conditioning.

Entry requirements

Please see website

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how mobile air conditioning systems work and their key components.
  • You'll understand the properties and safe handling of refrigerants used in vehicle systems.
  • You'll learn the legal requirements around refrigerant handling in the UK.
  • You'll practise safe working procedures when servicing mobile air conditioning units.
  • You'll gain the knowledge needed to handle refrigerants under a recognised licence.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in a classroom setting over two days at East Sussex College Group Hastings. You'll learn through a combination of taught sessions and practical demonstrations. Assessment is based on a written test covering your knowledge of mobile air conditioning systems and refrigerant handling regulations. Successful completion earns you the City and Guilds Level 3 Award and a licence to handle refrigerants.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Hastings will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle air conditioning technician. Service and regas car AC systems.
  • Automotive technician. Broader vehicle servicing role with AC skills.
  • Mobile air conditioning engineer. Specialist work on vehicle climate systems.
  • Fleet maintenance technician. Keeping commercial vehicle fleets running.
  • Garage service technician. Workshop role covering AC and general servicing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in F-Gas (Category I). Covers stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems, broadening the range of work you can legally carry out.
  • Level 3 Award in Refrigerant Handling (Stationary). Extends your refrigerant licence to fixed systems used in commercial and industrial settings.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. A work-based qualification that builds toward a full career in HVAC engineering.