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  • Real Alternatives Official Statement Letter: A Key Resource for National Certification Schemes

    Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across Europe Real Alternatives is an official European Training Programme providing training and a certification system on low GWP alternative refrigerants (HFOs, Hydrocarbons, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia). The trainings are constantly delivered to both European trainers and professionals and the training materials are available in over 20…

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  • SKVP joins as National Lead for Sweden

    The REAL Alternatives consortium is glad to share the news that SKVP has joined the group as National Lead for Sweden on Real Alternatives training. SKVP, the Swedish Cooling & Heating Pump Association, is the trade association for Swedish entrepreneurs working in the sector and it supports them in their transition to an always more…

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  • Cemafroid takes the lead in France

    Cemafroid is the latest national body to join the REAL Alternatives consortium. They will provide training in Fresnes as well as acting as National Lead for France. Eric DEVIN – Directeur QHSE & Formation commented recently “We’ve looked at the technical criteria, especially the equipment, and we’re ready to go ahead.” About Cemafroid Les prestations du Cemafroid sont à…

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  • New trainers in Spain

    Two new training organisations have joined the REAL Alternatives team and Licenced Training Providers: IES H Lanz Granada https://www.ieshlanz.es/ C. Albondón, 12, Ronda, 18003 Granada https://www.ieshlanz.es/contacto/ IES Virgen de Gracia https://iesvdegracia.educarex.es/  C. Manuel Matos, 11, 06120 Oliva de la Frontera, Badajoz https://iesvdegracia.educarex.es/contacta-con-nosotros/ They join Formacion Tierra de Barros, CIFP Don Bosco, AMYCIF and CEOE CEPYM CUENCA as Spanish providers of…

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  • Ireland joins REAL Alternatives

    REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives technician training, is delighted to announce that ECAC, has joined the group as National Lead on REAL Alternatives training for Ireland. ECAC is  long established provider of Refrigeration, H.V.A.C. and F-Gas training and certification in Ireland. They provide quality training for all industry sectors and above all include as much hands on…

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  • MOPIA joins REAL Alternatives

    REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives technician training, is delighted to announce that MOPIA, the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association, has joined the group as national lead on REAL Alternatives training for Canada. MOPIA is a government-appointed multi-stakeholder organization established to foster environmental protection and mitigate climate change. MOPIA works closely with…

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  • Theory Assessments To Go Virtual

    With many European countries in lockdown and access to training centres for assessment restricted REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE has established a process for training centres to hold theory assessments online.  The online assessments support technicians to continue to improve their knowledge and understanding of the safe use of alternatives uninterrupted. With options to perform the…

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  • Refrigerants LIFE Cycle project co-operation

    Refrigerants LIFE Cycle is a concept of an innovative solution for separation of refrigerant mixtures. The new technology will make it possible to separate almost all mixtures of refrigerants and thus increase the pool of available reclaimed refrigerants on the market. By implementing the project, it will be possible to meet the needs of the…

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  • Refrigerants LIFE Cycle

    Refrigerants LIFE Cycle is a concept of an innovative solution for separation of refrigerant mixtures. The new technology will make it possible to separate almost all mixtures of refrigerants and thus increase the pool of available reclaimed refrigerants on the market. By implementing the project, it will be possible to meet the needs of the…

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  • REAL Alternatives at MOP32

    The REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Consortium will be holding a webinar as part of the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention meeting held at the end of the month. Held as a side event, the webinar will focus on training and certification schemes, commitment to improving training, policy implications, and the impact of the…

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