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Register for a card
The ACRIB F Gas Refrigeration SKILLcard scheme is operated by the Engineering Services SKILLcard as part of a national series of construction-related registration schemes. The card fee is £40 + VAT. Applications and renewals are completed online - please read the guidance below before you start your application using the link at the bottom of this page. The online process ensures a much faster turn around of your application.
Information for Employers wanting to register operatives on the ACRIB SKILLcard scheme
The following qualifications are recognised by ACRIB for the ACRIB SKILLcard - the registration scheme which demonstrates the operative's competence and provides a record of refrigerant handling qualifications, F Gas Certification and additional qualifications held.
Mandatory qualifications required for each card type
ACRIB Refrigerant Handler (White card) |
Blue - ACRIB Skilled worker |
Gold - ACRIB Advanced Craft |
Note If you hold an F Gas Certificate issued outside of the UK and from an EU member state you must obtain an authorised translation. Contact the Skillcard Team for further advice. Refrigerant handling certificates issues outside of the UK or EU are not accepted. |
as per White card and one of:
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as per White card and one of:
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Additional refrigerant handling competence recognised qualifications
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HFC
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HCFC
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Ammonia
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Hydrocarbon
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Carbon Dioxide
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CSkills J11
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CSkills J11 or J01
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C&G 2077 or 2078 ammonia
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BRA Carbon Dioxide Course*
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C&G2079 cat1
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C&G2079 cat1 or 2078
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C&G Level 2 award in Ammonia RACHP etc (6187-31)
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C&G Level 2 award in Hydrocarbon RACHP etc (6187-
21 or 31)
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C&G Level 2 award in Carbon Dioxide RACHP etc (6187-21)
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BESA FGas CAT1
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BESA FGas CAT1
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BESA Flammables certificate | ||
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LCL CAT1
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LCL CAT1
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LCL Flammables certificate |
*BRA Carbon Dioxide Course certificates issued by Sainsburys/Cool Concerns/ WR/Epta Group
Other RACHP qualifications
- BRA Brazing
- C&G 6187-21 Brazing RACHP
- IOR REAL Zero CPD Certificate
- EAL Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment engineering technology( 501/1098/6)
- Recovery only C&G 2079 Cat 3 or CITB J13 or BESA FGas CAT3 or LCL/Logic 603 Cat 3
- Leak Test only C&G2079 Cat 4 or CITB J14 or BESA FGas CAT4 or LCL/Logic 603 Cat 4
On-line application process
1. Follow the link below to register and start your application. Make sure you have scans of your Health, Safety and Environment Qualifications and your Refrigerant Handling Certificates available, as well as any other qualifications from the tables above you want to have included in your card.
2. Select CRAFT & OPERATIVE from the Application Type box
3. Select ACRIB Refrigerant Handler, Blue - ACRIB Skilled Worker or Gold - ACRIB Advanced Craft
Continue to fill out the forms and upload your Certificates as appropriate, you will also be asked for an Employer Reference and for payment in due course.
START YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Any queries on the application process please contact the scheme administrators:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board member organisations
