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Level 3
QN: 610/3967/6
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IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 20 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
20 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
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IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)
Refrigerant Handling _EC 842-2006_
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the operation of motor vehicle A/C systems and the role of the refrigerant.
- Explain the properties of fluorinated greenhouse gases used as refrigerants, including their global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP).
- Evaluate the environmental impact of refrigerant emissions in relation to climate change.
- Interpret the key provisions of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 and Directive 2006/40/EC relevant to refrigerant handling.
- Apply safe procedures for recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases from A/C systems.
- Demonstrate correct handling of a refrigerant cylinder, including storage, transport, and connection.
- Connect and disconnect a recovery set to the service ports of a vehicle A/C system safely and correctly.
- Operate a recovery set to extract refrigerant efficiently and safely.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3967/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025
- Operational End
- Jul 2028