Refrigerants

Training aimed at obtaining a certificate of aptitude for handling category 1 refrigerants.

This training allows your company to become an operator by having a staff holding the certificate of ability to handle refrigerants and thus no longer use external companies.

This training course is designed for personnel responsible for the maintenance of refrigeration systems in both maritime and land-based sectors.
It is specifically aimed at chief engineers, second engineers, engineer officers, and master mechanics.

Basic knowledge of refrigeration systems and their maintenance

No qualifications required

After candidates log in

Using my scénarii/ opale modules before the internship or during

White exams available: MCQ with auto-correction

Upon completion of the training, the trainee will be able to:
• Perform leak checks on refrigeration systems;
• Carry out maintenance and servicing operations on refrigeration equipment;
• Commission a refrigeration system;
• Handle refrigerants in compliance with regulations and safety standards;
• Prepare for the theoretical and practical exams required to obtain the Category I certification.

26 hours (4 days), including 10 hours of theoretical training and 12.5 hours of practical training. 3.5-hour exam (written and practical).

Minimum 4 / Maximum 6

The certificate of fitness issued pursuant to Article r. 543-99 of the Environmental Code and Articles 8 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2067

Test of knowledge and know-how defined by the decree of 13 October 2008 amended by the decree of 11 March 2016, relating to the issuance of the certificates of fitness provided for in article R. 543-106 of the Environmental Code

In accordance with Annex 1 of the Order of 13 October 2008 regarding the issuance of certificates of competence as provided for in Article R. 543-106 of the Environmental Code:

– Operating principles of refrigeration systems;
– Applicable regulations and environmental protection;
– Leak tightness checks and leak detection;
– Recovery, handling, and charging of refrigerants;
– Commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of equipment;
– Application of safety rules and professional best practices.

ENSM Marseille site  (9, avenue du Corail 13285 Marseille)

Teachers of the ENSM

Yes.

Conditioning the obtaining of the certificate of aptitude for the handling of refrigerants

Test conducted by an independent evaluator

Yes.

The training certificates are dematerialized, and accessible directly on your sailor portal as soon as the successful follow-up of the training.
These certificates have a validity of 12 months, period allowing you, via the appropriate CERFA, to renew your certificates with Maritime Affairs.

The certification/attestation rate for this internship is 100%.

When asked about their training at the ENSM, the trainees expressed 100% satisfaction (2025)

1 227 €

For any questions, you can contact the school at
cemafor@supmaritime.fr
Or by phone at 06.59.80.50.08