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REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Refrigerant Emissions Alternatives and Leakage – blended learning for low GWP refrigerants REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Refrigerant Emissions Alternatives and Leakage – blended learning for low GWP refrigerants Objectives 1. Increase knowledge amongst technicians in partner and stakeholder countries. 2. Address inconsistencies in skills across the whole of the EU 3. Overcome equipment operator and distributor concerns over safety, reliability, containment, efficiency and standards restrictions 4. Support implementation of F Gas Regs and transition to low GWP alternatives • • Project start date 15 th June 2017 Project end date 14 th June 2020 REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. Implementation, updating and development of EU environmental and climate policy and legislation by co-financing projects The European Commission (DG Environment and DG Climate Action) manages the LIFE programme. LIFE Climate Governance and Information projects: • information, awareness and dissemination on climate matters • generating public and stakeholder support of Union policy • knowledge on sustainable development • knowledge sharing on successful climate solutions and practice • cooperation platforms among stakeholders and training • promote effective compliance with climate legislation REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu http: //ec. europa. eu/environment/life/ about/index. htm

Essential information about REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE • • • Focused on Flammables (Hydrocarbon, HFO/A 2 L, R 32), Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia Project co-ordinator is Institute of Refrigeration (UK) plus 7 partners across Europe Stakeholders group of seven new organisations At least 13 languages for the final outputs 9 Modules (8 existing ones revised plus 1 new on Safety) Train the Trainer resources, Licences and Certification Study visits (4 in training centres eg Belgium, Germany, Poland, Italy)- 40 delegates Train the Trainer events (5 in stakeholder locations – 20 people at each)- 100 delegates Project presence at conferences, trade shows and exhibition, international governmental meetings, policy makers Generating regular articles/newsletters/social media Together we have the potential to reach 228, 0000 employers, 26, 000 RACHP installation businesses and 100 suppliers across Europe and internationally REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Project Management team 8 organisations – 6 Languages Associazione Tecnici del Freddo, Italy Foundation for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, Poland Institute of Refrigeration, UK London South Bank University, UK Limburg Catholic University European College, Belgium Association for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Het Pumps (AREA) Informationszentrum für Kälte. Klima- und Energietechnik, Germany REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu With the co-operation of the International Institute of Refrigeration

National Lead Stakeholders and more comings soon. . Turkish RAC industry association Romanian General Association of Refrigeration Portuguese Association for RAC Industry Slovakian RAC technical group National Confederation of installers, Spain Croatian RACHP association REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu Czech RAC technical group Refrigeration Expertise Centre - The Netherlands

International scope of our training programme (Jan 2019) REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Project website www. realalternatives 4 life. eu • • Multi-lingual website (15 languages) Free guides (download learning materials) Licensed Training providers list E-library of additional resources E-learning link to register Sign up for newsletters See latest news and events REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

REAL Alternative Learning Modules 9 booklets now available to download for free as study aids and e-learning (15 languages) Programme Modules now available at www. realalternatives. eu 1 Introduction to Alternative Refrigerants - safety, efficiency, reliability and good practice 2 Safety and Risk Management 3 System design using alternative refrigerants 4 Containment and leak detection of alternative refrigerants 5 Maintenance and repair of alternative refrigerant systems 6 Retrofitting with low GWP refrigerants 7 Checklist of legal obligations when working with alternative refrigerants 8 Measuring the financial and environmental impact of leakage 9 Tools and guidance for conducting site surveys REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Self Study Preparation by learners E-learning covering 9 modules in 15 languages REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Self Study Preparation by learners Download 9 Modules now from www. realalternatives 4 life. eu REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Materials Available to Support REAL Alternatives Trainers • Course content guidance– theory and practical • Theory assessments (multiple choice test papers) • Practical assessment specifications • Practical equipment requirements for training centres • Test equipment specifications (design of test rigs) • Requirements of training facilities to delivery REAL Alternatives courses • Competence specification for trainers – experience and knowledge • Video demonstrations https: //www. youtube. com/channel/UCt. Lw. WE 4 qi. JZ 1 Zbf. QCe. FRc. RA • Certification of individual learners • Marketing support for your training courses REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 1. Instructions on how to organise a 1 -day course 2. Comprehensive Training Equipment Specifications 3. A Standardised Practical Assessment & Marking Criteria 4. Access to a Standardised Knowledge Test 5. Right to issue REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Certificates REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 1. Instructions on how to organise a 1 -day course Progamme for the day: 1 Introduction to Real Alternatives 2 Background to the use of natural refrigerants 3 Flammable refrigerants – an introduction 4 Flammability and other safety hazards 5 Cylinders and cylinder handling 6 Working safely 7 Service procedures 8 Reducing leak potential 9 Application of flammable refrigerants 10 System design differences The training provider course guide details theory and practical topics included in a one day flammable refrigerants training session for technicians experienced in handling non flammable refrigerants such as HFCs and who have a good understanding of system operation. Scope of the flammable refrigerants training includes: Hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants R 290, R 1270, R 600 a; HFC R 32; HFO refrigerants R 1234 ze, R 1234 yf; HFO blends such as R 454 A. REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 2. Comprehensive Training Equipment Specifications Personal protective equipment Electrically safe dry powder or CO 2 fire extinguisher Hydrocarbon gas leak monitor Extension lead so electrical equipment can be switched on / off outside the 3 m safe area; A flammable refrigerant training and test system Suitable recovery machine and suitable recovery cylinder Flammable refrigerant cylinders with suitable cylinder adaptors Scales for weighing cylinders A 2 L ready vacuum pump if an A 2 L system is to be used Fixed leak detection and Ex rated ventilation Suitable flammable refrigerant leak detector. REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu The resources listed are in addition to standard tools and equipment such as gauge manifold set, pressure testing equipment, brazing equipment and hand tools that the training centre should already have.

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 3. A Standardised Practical Assessment & Marking Criteria • Task 1 Plan for work on a flammable refrigerant system • Task 2 Prepare work area • Task 3 Refrigerant Recovery • Task 4 Component replacement • Task 5 Pressure testing for strength and tightness, and evacuation • Task 6 Charging • Task 7 Completion • Assessment Records REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu The assessment should be recorded on the record sheets provided. If an essential activity is not carried out correctly the assessment must be repeated. If a non essential activity is not carried out correctly the proper procedure should be discussed with the candidate. The overall aim of the assessment is for the tasks to be completed safely, with minimum refrigerant emission and with minimum refrigerant and system contamination

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 4. Access to a Standardised Knowledge Test • • • Multiple choice paper (4 answers per question) Features 20 peer reviewed and piloted questions Pass mark is 60 % Length of the test is 40 minutes There are two different papers to allow for retakes Sample question below: REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Example: REAL Alternatives Flammables Course 5. Right to issue REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Certificates § Only available to those who passed assessments by a licensed training provider § Options for certification: I. Flammable refrigerant (HC, HFO & R 32): theory and practice REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Marketing Support for REAL Alternatives Courses § Use of “Official Training Provider” logo on your website and brochures § Issuing of REAL Alternatives Certificates § Entry on www. realalternatives. eu website § Promotional support from the REAL Alternatives project team at national and international Exhibitions, Conferences, EU Summits and other industry meetings and well as PR through our social media and press releases. § Support from your National Lead (Institute, Trade Association etc) who registers the training provider and is supporting promotion of this project nationally, including liaising with policy makers REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

How to become one of our Licensed Training Provider • Contact your National lead who represents REAL Alternatives in your country • Training Providers (Centres) will be licenced by the National lead üto deliver training courses using the materials üto offer theory and practical assessments üteacher access to e-learning to monitor pre-study of students üto issue Certificates to individuals who pass assessments üto publicise their organisation as a REAL Alternatives licenced training organisation using logos, listing on www. realalternatives 4 life. eu website REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Process for registering Licenced Training providers & certificates through REAL Alternatives Beneficiaries R A Legend: REAL Alternative Consortium (RA) responsibilities: Stakeholder operating as a National Lead (NL) responsibilities Licenced Training provider responsibilities REAL Alt IOR (RA) Stakeholder (National Lead - NL) NL receives EUR 300 per licence 3 parties Sign Training Provider Licence agreement RA maintains: - Register of Licenced Training Providers - Database of Certificates issued - Record of financial accounts and invoicing RA receives EUR 600 (300) per licence TP pays Licencing Fee: EUR 600(300) to RA and EUR 300 to NL RA adds names of Training Providers to www. realalternatives. eu NL provides to RA names, website and invoicing details of Training Providers Training Provider (TP) REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu RA receives a payment of EUR 300 for 20 certificates (or EUR 25 per certificate issued paid every 3 months) Licenced Training Provider can now advertise REAL Alt 4 LIFE courses and use - Training booklets - Training Specifications (Equipment and Teacher requirements) - Link to elearning - Test questions, and answers - Certificate template & - TP Logo Assessment and Certification carried out by Licenced Training Provider

Obligations of Licensed Training Providers • Advertise REAL Alternatives training courses and use REAL Alternative Official Training Provider logo • Provide information about your REAL Alternatives training course for www. realalternatives 4 life. eu • Conduct REAL Alternatives assessments and Use REAL Alternatives Certificates • Provide details of Certificates issued to REAL Alternatives group • Use qualified trainers, suitable equipment and maintain security of question bank REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Next steps… • Contact your National Lead (see our website) • Make sure you meet the obligations of the trainer competence, training site equipment requirements etc • Contract with your National Lead/REAL Alt (EUR 900) • Trainer Pack with marketing resources, course materials, theory and practical assessments in national language • Organise your training courses and assessments and start issuing certificates. REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

Becoming a National Lead • Contact us via www. realalternatives 4 life. eu website • National leads should be trade associations or professional institutes and will have to sign a contract with the project team. • Translate the Booklets, E-learning pages and website to your national language • Make contact with local training providers to promote the programme at national level • Manage training provider licences, certification and fees • Cost of becoming a National Lead is Euro 2000 REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

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Next in Real Alternatives agenda • We are meeting next week with EU Commission and AREA to present Real Alternatives @Refrigera. Show, Tue 21 February, 11. 30 -12. 30 • Webinar focus on carbon dioxide training with Real Alternatives , 25 March 2019 – 2 pm UK time REALAlternatives 4 LIFE. eu

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