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Level 3 F-Gas Category 1 Course in Lambeth

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards
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About this course

Level 3 F-Gas Category 1 Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College over one week, part-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances.

It keeps your existing F-Gas certificate valid for another five years. You must already hold a valid F-Gas certificate in refrigeration, heating, ventilation, or a related field. Your certificate must have expired no more than six months ago. You must also have been working consistently on refrigeration systems.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Award in F-Gas covering installation, service, maintenance, recovery, decommissioning, and leakage checking of Category I systems.

Who this course is for

F-Gas Reassessment training course is a level 3 regulated RQF qualification for learners who wish to work in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industries with fluorinated greenhouse gases. This qualification meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.This 2-day reassessment course allows candidates to keep any of their category 1-4 certificates, which covers all F-Gas activities, up-to-date and valid for another 5 years.You MUST have been working consistently on refrigeration systems and still be confident in the handling, vacuuming of and recharging of Fgas refrigeration systems. If you are not confident then we would recommend the full course where additional training will bring you back up to speed

Entry requirements

Candidates wishing to undertake this course must hold a valid F-Gas certificate issued by LCL Awards, City & Guilds or BESA (CITB) in refrigeration, heating & ventilation or other related industry sectors.Operatives must produce their existing F-Gas certificate and it should have expired no more than 6 months earlier.You MUST have been working consistently on refrigeration systems and still be confident in the handling, vacuuming of and recharging of Fgas refrigeration systems. If you...

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate safe handling of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
  • You'll practise vacuuming and recharging refrigeration systems.
  • You'll review installation and service procedures for Category I systems.
  • You'll cover maintenance and decommissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
  • You'll carry out leakage checking in line with current regulations.
  • You'll update your knowledge of F-Gas regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2015/2067.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over one week, part-time during the day. You'll take part in practical and theory sessions covering F-Gas procedures and regulations. Assessment is through a formal examination or practical assessment to confirm your competence at Category I level.

What you will need to bring

You must bring your existing F-Gas certificate to the course. It must be issued by LCL Awards, City and Guilds, or BESA (CITB). London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Refrigeration Engineer, installs and maintains refrigeration systems.
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer, services commercial and industrial units.
  • Heat Pump Engineer, installs and maintains heat pump systems.
  • Air Conditioning Installer, fits air conditioning in commercial buildings.
  • Heat Pump Installer, works on domestic and commercial heat pump projects.
  • HVAC Technician, covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance.

What you could study next

  • Higher Level F-Gas qualifications, if you work across additional refrigerant categories.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, a practical qualification recognised by employers for skilled-worker roles.
  • Level 4 qualifications in building services engineering, for those moving into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
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