F-Gas Awareness
F-Gas Awareness
F-Gas Awareness
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F-Gas Awareness
This 90 minute online course from BESA Academy provides essential awareness training on F-Gas regulations for managers, supervisors, and support staff working with refrigeration and air conditioning engineers. Learn the fundamental principles, regulations, and terminology you need to communicate confidently with engineers and customers about F-Gas related work.
What You Will Learn
On completion of this F-Gas awareness course, you will understand:
- The F-Gas and ODS regulations and why they matter
- Basic principles of fluorinated gases and refrigerants
- Key terminology used by refrigeration and air conditioning engineers
- Engineer qualification requirements and certification categories
- Legal obligations for businesses working with F-Gas systems
- How to communicate professionally with engineers and customers about F-Gas work
Who Should Take This Course?
This F-Gas awareness training is designed for managers, supervisors, office staff, sales teams, customer service representatives, and anyone who works with refrigeration or air conditioning engineers, has conversations with customers about F-Gas related jobs, or is responsible for ensuring engineer qualifications are up to date.
Why F-Gas Awareness Matters
F-Gas regulations govern the use of fluorinated gases in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Businesses working with these systems must comply with strict legal requirements, and engineers must hold appropriate qualifications. Understanding F-Gas regulations helps you communicate effectively with engineers, explain requirements to customers, and ensure your business remains compliant.
This course provides the awareness and confidence to support engineers, answer customer queries professionally, and manage F-Gas related work efficiently.
The Benefits Of F-Gas Awareness Training
Completing this F-Gas awareness course delivers:
- Confidence to communicate with engineers and customers about F-Gas work
- Understanding of F-Gas regulations and legal obligations
- Knowledge of engineer qualification requirements and certification categories
- Ability to support engineers with compliance and administrative tasks
- Professional service delivery through informed customer conversations
- Greater awareness of the regulations your engineers must abide by
Course Format
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Assessment: Knowledge check questions throughout
CPD: CPD certificate available on completion
Cost: BESA Members £15 + VAT | REFCOM Members £15 + VAT | Standard £25 + VAT
Note: Cost includes one attempt at the test
Frequently Asked Questions
What are F-Gases?
F-Gases (fluorinated gases) are man-made greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, and other cooling systems. They are regulated due to their high global warming potential.
How much does this course cost?
BESA Members and REFCOM Members pay £15 + VAT. Standard price is £25 + VAT for non-members. The cost includes one attempt at the test.
How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and is delivered entirely online at your own pace.
Do I get a CPD certificate?
Yes. On completion, you can download a CPD certificate confirming your participation in this training programme.
Who should take this course?
Managers, supervisors, office staff, sales teams, customer service representatives, and anyone who works with refrigeration or air conditioning engineers or has conversations with customers about F-Gas related jobs.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. Knowledge check questions are included throughout the course to reinforce learning.
Will this course qualify me to work with F-Gases?
No. This is an awareness course only. Engineers working with F-Gas systems must hold appropriate F-Gas qualifications (Category 1, 2, 3, or 4) depending on the work they perform.
What topics are covered?
The course covers F-Gas and ODS regulations, basic principles of fluorinated gases, key terminology, engineer qualification requirements, legal obligations, and professional communication with engineers and customers.
Why do I need F-Gas awareness if I'm not an engineer?
Understanding F-Gas regulations helps you support engineers, communicate professionally with customers, manage compliance requirements, and ensure your business operates legally.