Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (7189)

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2023
Start you career in refrigeration and air-conditioning.  A qualification in refrigeration and air-conditioning and heat pump systems will help you gain employment and progress onto an NVQ.


Level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems UCAS tariff
Grade New Tariff points
P 48
These qualifications are intended for those wanting to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump industry.  They are also suitable for those already employed within the industry.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
These qualifications cover many different areas within RAC and HP systems.  At Level 2 these  include the scientific principles behind RAC and HP systems, the functions and features of RAC and HP systems and the installation, decommissioning and service and maintenance of RAC and HP systems.  At Level 3 this includes the principles and troubleshooting and decommissioning of complex RAC and HP systems.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Refrigeration or air-conditioning engineer.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities. These requirements can be found in the qualification handbook. Centres currently offering the 6127 technical certificate and 6087 NVQ or 6187 hybrid qualification will need to download and fill in the fast track application form which can be found under the centre documents tab.

Level 2

This level is suitable for those just entering the industry.  It covers the theory and practical skills involved in working on basic RAC and HP systems.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Refrigeration or air-conditioning engineer.
Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems (7189-02)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

  • Accreditation No: 600/6036/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 51 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 464 - 464 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 510 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £184.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

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