Workplaces have a duty of care to have properly trained and competent staff members working with this class of hazard. While A3 refrigerants have a low GWP and a small amount is permitted to be released into the atmosphere there remains a quantity limit and amounts greater than this must be recovered.

Theory Learning:

• New Zealand Government Regulations and Legislation
• Best Practice Guidelines – safe practices for NZ & AUS industry conditions
• Understanding the science of A3 refrigerant
• Duty of care – your obligations
• A3 specific – SDS, PPE, tools and equipment
• Recovery – method, best practice, cylinder safety

Practical Skills:

• The fundamentals of detecting leaks in an A3 system
• How to prepare a system for safe repair
• Risk Assessments – Identify hazards, who is at risk, lessen likelihood of ignition
• Equipment and tool safety
• A3 specific recovery of refrigerant
• Final safety checks and practical assessment of your competency

This course aims to teach, assess and certify you all in one day. One-on-one advice by phone is offered free of charge after the course should anyone need it.