Training & Qualifications

All persons handling ozone depleting substances must hold the relevant minimum qualifications, which are outlined below. This is a European requirement under Article 22 of Regulation 1005/2009 and is for the purpose of ensuring that ozone depleting substances are handled in such a way during recovery, recycling, reclamation and destruction so that leakages and emissions do not occur.

In Ireland, the minimum qualifications have been defined as follows:

• Stationary refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector - City & Guilds Certificate in Handling Refrigerants Scheme 2078, to be upgraded to City and Guilds Level 2 Award in F-gas and ODS Regulations (2079) or FETAC Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate Handling F-gas Refrigerants (5S0108)
  
• Mobile air conditioning sector - FETAC Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate Handling F-gas Mobile Air Conditioning Systems (5S0109)
  
• Fire protection sector - Fire Industry Association Competence Certificate Course Class 1 or FETAC Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate Handling F-gas Fire Extinguishants (5S0110)
  
• Pest control sector - fumigation using methyl bromide - British Pest Control Association Certificate of Proficiency for Fumigation Operators (in a relevant specialist module or relevant specialist modules)

Learn More

Check the FETAC website for further information on Irish standards for training and qualification in handling ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Contact Refrigeration Skillnet for further information on training and qualifications in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

Download the Information Leaflet on Training and Qualifications for Handling Refrigerants.

Check the Fire Industry Association website for further information on training and qualifications in the fire protection sector.

Check the British Pest Control Association website for further information on training and qualifications to use methyl bromide for fumigation.