Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA)
Duration
1/2 day
Cost
£175 + VAT
Method of Delivery
Assessment
Description
The AC-Refrigerant Handler Technician assessment will comprise of an online knowledge test and a practical assessment. These should identify the competence of the technician and best practice throughout the assessments. The practical assessments to include the following vehicle areas:
- Health & Safety Regulations correct use of PPE and guidelines throughout the practical assessments
- Procedures for handling AC refrigerant
- Recovery from a MVAC
- Recycling of refrigerant
- Recharging of an AC system
- Leak detection (inc. knowledge of at least two methods of checking for AC leaks)
- Store and transfer any waste material following current legal requirements and necessary documentation to support
Pre-Requisites
A minimum of 3 months experience in an appropriate role
Target Group
The ATA assessments should be of interest for companies aiming to achieve the BSI Kitemark Standard in view of the recently released PAS 125 document. It may also be of interest for those technicians working within the industry who wish to attain recognition for their level of skills
Aim
A half day assessment to assess a candidates underpinning knowledge by online test and their practical skills by a series of workshop tasks relating to their occupation.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of all the elements of the assessments day the candidate will have demonstrated their competence at Technician Level.
Assessment
Multiple choice on-line underpinning knowledge test and practical assessment