IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling

Start your journey into the world of EV with the IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Some prior knowledge or industry experience is desirable

Duration

6 Hours

Study Mode

Part Time

Timetable

Various

Overview

The IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling equips air conditioning technicians with all of the knowledge and skills to service air conditioning systems in vehicles.

Amid changing legislation surrounding F-Gas regulations, this is the ideal way to keep your MAC technicians in the know and ensure your business remains compliant and safe.

During the course, your technicians will learn how to recover fluorinated greenhouse gases from air con systems in vehicles, gaining a thorough understanding of the components and system operations.

Students master how to carry out procedures on vehicular air conditioning systems in our world-class £5.5m Regional Automotive Technology Hub, created in collaboration with leading car manufacturers to meet industry standards.

The perfect course and setting to boost your skillset and business prospects and meet developing driver needs.

The course covers the following:

Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with the operation of air conditioning systems
Gain an awareness of the environmental impact of fluorinated greenhouse gases
Know the common procedures for recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases
Be able to demonstrate how to handle a refrigerant cylinder
Be able to connect and disconnect a recovery set to and from the service ports of a vehicle A/C system
Be able to operate a recovery set appropriately

You will be required to sit an online examination and carry out a practical skills assessment at the end of the course