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Key details

Course area
Motor Vehicle
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Date/times

Dates available: 
1st April 2026
4th May 2026
27th May 2026
22nd June 2026
15th July 2026
05th August 2026
27th August 2026

Please note for bookings of 4 or more, we can arrange bespoke dates for you.

Location
Ruddington Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JZ
Fees
£334.00
Course code
Parent course code:C017429 Child course code: Q017430

Register your interest or contact info.emtec@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for further information about availability and dates.

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Course introduction

This Defra-approved qualification offers a single unit solution that provides experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians with evidence that they meet the minimum F-gas requirement (EC842/2006 and annex EC307/2008).

Cost

The cost of this course includes:

  • Tuition fees
  • Exam fees
  • Refreshments

Please note: this course is VAT exempt.

All Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians working with cars and car derived vans, must have achieved as a minimum requirement, a refrigerant handling qualification which fulfils the European Union F-gas Regulation (EC842/2006 and Annex to Regulation EC307/2008).

Course content

  • Safety
  • Preparation
  • Recovery
  • Handling a refrigerant cylinder
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Course information

1 day

IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)

None

The assessment ensures rigour and quality of assessment by measuring the candidate’s underpinning knowledge, including F Gas regulations. Learners must demonstrate the learning outcomes by following and achieving two assessment components which are set by IMI:

  • Practical assessment
  • External online test