Are you a refrigeration technician? Are you planning to work on installations containing fluorinated refrigerants?
In Europe, technicians working on installations containing fluorinated gases (e.g.: R134a) or natural alternatives (e.g.: CO2) must have a European certificate.
These certificates are available upon successful completion of a certification course (CAT I, II, III or IV) at a recognised training centre.
The purpose of these certificates is to ensure that installations containing fluorinated gases or natural alternatives comply with requirements and that personnel working on these installations have the necessary skills.
These European certificates or approvals are granted by the Walloon Air and Climate Agency.
Being approved allows you to work as a refrigeration technician on installations and equipment containing fluorinated gases or natural alternatives.
To apply for accreditation or request its renewal, complete and submit the online form available at , which is available in French (see the ‘Forms’ section).
You will need to enclose:
- a copy of your certificate of successful completion of the examination relating to operations on stationary refrigeration equipment;
- a document proving that you are self-employed or employed in a company.
The AwAC analyses the content of your file and verifies that it is complete and admissible. They must inform you of their decision no later than 15 days after the date of receipt.
- Is your file incomplete?
You provide the missing information indicated in the decision.
Upon receipt of your additional information, the administration has 15 days to notify you of its decision on whether your request is complete and admissible.
- Is your file complete?
The AwAC will inform you of its decision to grant or refuse approval no later than 60 days after notification of the admissibility of your application.
Accreditation for refrigeration technicians may only be applied for by persons holding a certificate of aptitude obtained at a recognised training centre.
The list of recognised training centres and general information on the refrigeration profession is available via the following link:
