Blended learning for alternative refrigerants
This week, from 6 to 10 October, PROZON – the Foundation for Climate Protection and one of the founding partners of REAL Alternatives – is hosting a new Train the Trainer event at its headquarters in Warsaw, Poland. Trainers from seven different countries (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia &Turkey) have gathered to take part
As EU Member States are in the critical phase of implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2215, the Real Alternatives Consortium urges national governments and ministries to adopt the Real Alternatives certification scheme as a reference framework for the qualification and upskilling of personnel handling alternative refrigerants The Real Alternatives programme is a pan-European training and certification initiative
The Real Alternatives programme continues to grow, with important updates that strengthen our commitment to accessible training, international collaboration, and inclusive governance. 🔹 Establishment of a New Consulting BoardTo further democratize the decision-making process of the Consortium, Real Alternatives has created a Consulting Board. This new body includes the project’s founding partners and two elected
Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across Europe Real Alternatives is an official European Training Programme providing training and a certification system on low GWP alternative refrigerants (HFOs, Hydrocarbons, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia). The trainings are constantly delivered to both European trainers and professionals and the training materials are available in over 20
The REAL Alternatives consortium is glad to share the news that SKVP has joined the group as National Lead for Sweden on Real Alternatives training. SKVP, the Swedish Cooling & Heating Pump Association, is the trade association for Swedish entrepreneurs working in the sector and it supports them in their transition to an always more
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