ARPEC JM-2001- Refrigeration: Low GWP & A2L Refrigerant Safety Certification -2025-05-17
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
Refrigeration: Low GWP & A2L Refrigerant Safety Certification
Instructor: Ramon Vazquez, Local 725 Journeyman
CEU Hours: 8 hours
Eligible for County Journeyman License continuing education? No
Description: This class provides an introduction to best practices related to safe handling of the low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and A2L subgroup of refrigerants, which are a class of refrigerants that have lower toxicity and flammability. Students will learn about the combustion and thermal decomposition of these new refrigerants as well as proper installation practices for HVACR equipment that require low GWP refrigerants and A2L refrigerants. This class includes both classroom instruction and shop application of concepts learned.
Objectives: Upon completion of this class, students will:
- Demonstrate proper service and installation requirements for systems containing mildly flammable refrigerants.
- Understand proper brazing techniques and requirements for low GWP refrigerants.
- Understand proper safe handling and proper transporting of A2L and slightly flammable refrigerants.
- Participants who successfully pass the end of course exam will earn their A2L refrigerant safety certification.
Prerequisite skills: Foundational knowledge of HVAC.
Prerequisite classes: EPA 608 certification
Related Classes: Refrigeration: Introduction to Recovery and Charging Refrigerant Practices
Registration closes: Friday, May 14, 2025, or upon reaching max class size of 20. Attendance Policy: You are required to attend each course in its entirety. You will receive your certificate and credit upon successful completion of the course. Textbook Purchase Policy: Purchase of the Low GWP Refrigerant Safety book is required to attend the class. Failure to purchase the textbook will result in the cancellation of your class registration. No-Show/Cancellations Policy: Please be aware that cancellations made less than two days before the class begins, or failure to attend, will result in a $50.00 fee. All cancellations must be submitted via email to ceu@arpec.org. Continuing education: Participants who attend each course in its entirety will receive a certificate and continuing education credits. Continuing Education Units: 8 hours Eligible for County Journeyman License? No |
YOUR SAFETY: Dress code: For your own protection, participants are required to wear:
PPE: Bring the following and wear them at all times in the shop or when working with your hands.
Failure to comply will result in being removed from class. |
ARPEC’s training, funded via the labor contract’s hourly contribution, requires no registration fee or deposit. However, if you cancel within two days before the start of the class, or do not attend the class in full, you will be charged $50.00. If that occurs, that invoice must be paid in full before you can register for future classes. As an employee benefit trust, ARPEC is legally required to be a good steward of the trust's assets. Thank you for your understanding and support.
13201 NW 45th Avenue
Opa-Locka, FL 33054 United States
This is a one-day class taking place on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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