Blended learning for alternative refrigerants
Cemafroid is the latest national body to join the REAL Alternatives consortium. They will provide training in Fresnes as well as acting as National Lead for France. Eric DEVIN – Directeur QHSE & Formation commented recently “We’ve looked at the technical criteria, especially the equipment, and we’re ready to go ahead.” About Cemafroid Les prestations du Cemafroid sont à…
Two new training organisations have joined the REAL Alternatives team and Licenced Training Providers: IES H Lanz Granada https://www.ieshlanz.es/ C. Albondón, 12, Ronda, 18003 Granada https://www.ieshlanz.es/contacto/ IES Virgen de Gracia https://iesvdegracia.educarex.es/ C. Manuel Matos, 11, 06120 Oliva de la Frontera, Badajoz https://iesvdegracia.educarex.es/contacta-con-nosotros/ They join Formacion Tierra de Barros, CIFP Don Bosco, AMYCIF and CEOE CEPYM CUENCA as Spanish providers of…
REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives technician training, is delighted to announce that ECAC, has joined the group as National Lead on REAL Alternatives training for Ireland. ECAC is long established provider of Refrigeration, H.V.A.C. and F-Gas training and certification in Ireland. They provide quality training for all industry sectors and above all include as much hands on…
REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives technician training, is delighted to announce that MOPIA, the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association, has joined the group as national lead on REAL Alternatives training for Canada. MOPIA is a government-appointed multi-stakeholder organization established to foster environmental protection and mitigate climate change. MOPIA works closely with…
With many European countries in lockdown and access to training centres for assessment restricted REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE has established a process for training centres to hold theory assessments online. The online assessments support technicians to continue to improve their knowledge and understanding of the safe use of alternatives uninterrupted. With options to perform the…
Refrigerants LIFE Cycle is a concept of an innovative solution for separation of refrigerant mixtures. The new technology will make it possible to separate almost all mixtures of refrigerants and thus increase the pool of available reclaimed refrigerants on the market. By implementing the project, it will be possible to meet the needs of the…
Refrigerants LIFE Cycle is a concept of an innovative solution for separation of refrigerant mixtures. The new technology will make it possible to separate almost all mixtures of refrigerants and thus increase the pool of available reclaimed refrigerants on the market. By implementing the project, it will be possible to meet the needs of the…
The REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Consortium will be holding a webinar as part of the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention meeting held at the end of the month. Held as a side event, the webinar will focus on training and certification schemes, commitment to improving training, policy implications, and the impact of the…
Three years ago the European Commission announced that it would be co-funding a project to develop EU wide training on low GPW alternatives refrigerants as part of its LIFE climate action programme. REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE started three years ago, incorporating the principles of blended learning programme (booklets, elearning and practical teaching) as well as…
The REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE project has created a checklist to support the purchasers of equipment using low GWP refrigerants. The contents are based on the results of an international survey conducted on Market Needs earlier this year (2020). Although most specialist refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) businesses are involved in the purchasing processes…
