Description

Work on stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems, as well as heat pumps containing fluorinated greenhouse gases, may only be performed by certified personnel with the appropriate certification. Upon successful completion of this training, you will be authorized to perform tasks such as recycling/recovery, installation, maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of heat pumps, air conditioning units, and refrigeration systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases and hydrocarbons (e.g., propane). The Basic Refrigeration Certificate (also known as the A2 Certificate of Competence) serves as an entry-level qualification that does not cover all areas (see notes).

Notes

• Restrictions on the A2 Certificate of Competency: Work involving fluorinated greenhouse gases and hydrocarbons may only be performed if it is limited to equipment with a charge of less than 3 kg or, in the case of hermetically sealed systems that are labeled as such, to equipment with a charge of less than 6 kg.
• To participate, you must have completed a journeyman’s or master craftsman’s examination in the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (SHK) trade, the electrical trade, or a metalworking trade, as well as have at least 2 years of professional experience. For training in the electrical trade, proof of soldering skills (hard and soft soldering) is also required. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.* We offer training and exams for the Basic Refrigeration Certificate in collaboration with various partners. Therefore, trainers and dates may not always be available or may only become available on short notice.

For Individuals

Well-suited for technicians who perform simple to moderate tasks, maintain or provide support for smaller systems, without having overall responsibility for the entire system.

For Businesses

Well-suited for technicians who handle simple to moderate tasks, maintain or provide support for smaller systems, without having overall responsibility for the system.