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PREREQUISITE TRAINING for

Handling of Category V refrigerants

CERTIFICATE OF CAPACITY, BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION No. 112299

Objectives

  • Understand the regulations governing fluids.

 Be able to perform Category V operations on equipment containing refrigerants.

 

Program:

Theory:

  • Regulations regarding refrigerants.
  • The environmental impact of refrigerants.
  • Be familiar with the safety rules regarding refrigerants.
  • Understand how air conditioning systems work in passenger cars, industrial vehicles, and commercial vehicles…
  • Identify the components of an air conditioning system.
  • To manage refrigerants in an environmentally responsible manner.

Practical information:

  • Detect leaks using an electronic leak detector.
  • Detect leaks using a fluorescent tracer.
  • Check the electrical system of an air conditioning unit.
  • Perform maintenance on a circuit using the charging station.
  • Top up a vehicle's charge.

Assessment Criteria

Skills assessed:

  • Understanding the environmental impacts of refrigerants.
  • Skills and knowledge required to service onboard air conditioning systems.
  • Implementation of methods and procedures for conducting leak tests.
  • The program assesses the competencies specified in the decree of October 13, 2008.
  • Passing the aptitude test is mandatory as of July 4, 2011.
  • The certificate of proficiency will be issued if the candidate passes both assessments.

Target Audience & Prerequisites

  • Experienced individuals who do not hold a certification in refrigerant handling.
  • Someone working in the automotive industry (air conditioning).
  • A person responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, provided that such work involves working on a system containing refrigerants.
  • Professional working in the automotive industry (air conditioning).
  • A person responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, provided that such work involves working on a system containing refrigerants.

 

  • Professionals with solid knowledge who have preferably completed the prerequisite training.

Teaching and technical resources:

  • Technical facilities.
  • Group and individual materials and equipment necessary for the targeted learning activities.
  • Vehicles provided.

Duration and cost of the training

  • Duration: 2-hour exam

– A 90-minute practical assessment.

– A 30-minute written exam.

Success indicators:

  • Pass rate for the previous year 90.90% 90.90%
  • Further education NC% N/A%
  • Interruption of studies NC% NC%
  • Entry into the workforce NC% NC%

Monitoring procedures:

The program is based on teaching methods that focus on individualized instruction.

We have chosen an educational strategy aimed at:

Tailor learning paths by offering each individual a personalized program,
Foster autonomy by empowering our trainees to take ownership of their learning,
Develop a culture of technology by integrating all components, including those related to workplace safety,
Cultivate professional attitudes, methods, and rigor.
Course phases and individualized case studies are validated by the lead instructor through collaborative work in small groups.
Practical training phases are evaluated individually by the lead instructor, who records the results in a skills portfolio.
Supervised time for tutorials and practical work is also scheduled to prepare for the certification
A computer lab is available for preparing the internship and workplace activity report, which is required to pass the CAP MV.

This page was updated on September 17, 2021