F-gases exams at PBNA

Since February 2022, Royal PBNA has been officially designated as the examination body for personal certification around F-gases. Do you want to obtain your F-gases diploma 1 or 2? That is possible at PBNA! Register quickly! 

PBNA F-gases 1 exam

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in which fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances can be released must be in possession of a personal certificate. With the f-gases personal certificate category 1, you are allowed to work with f-gases on stationary refrigeration, air conditioning systems and heat pumps in accordance with BRL 200, regardless of content.

The F-gases 1 exam consists of a practical and a theoretical part. You can take the theory exam at PBNA at a location and time of your choice. That way, on the day of the practical exam, you only have to focus on the practical part. The practical exam consists of the following sections Soldering & Assembling, Handling, and Installation & Inspection.

With a positive final result on all parts, you will receive the PBNA certificate. 

Currently, TechTec in Almere, Installatiewerk Roermond, Installatiewerk Amsterdam and ROVC Technical Training in Ede are PBNA-approved exam venues.

Register now for the F-gases 1 exam

PBNA F-gases 2 exam

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in which fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances can be released must be in possession of a personal certificate. With this personal certificate f-gases category 2 you are allowed to work with f-gases in accordance with the BRL 200, on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps, with a content of less than 3 kg f-gases or 6 kg in the case of hermetic equipment (labelled as such). 

The F-gases 2 exam consists of a practical and a theoretical part. You can take the theory exam at PBNA at a location and time of your choosing. That way, on the day of the practical exam, you only have to focus on the practical part. The practical exam consists of the following sections Soldering & Assembling and Handling.

With a positive final result on all parts, you will receive the PBNA certificate. 

Currently, TechTec in Almere, Installatiewerk Roermond, Installatiewerk Amsterdam and ROVC Technical Training in Ede are PBNA-approved exam venues.

Register now for the F-gases 2 exam

Scheduling practical exams

 

Date Location
Sept. 18, 2023

Ede *Returns possible*.

Sept. 27, 2023

Amsterdam *Herkansmomenten mogelijk* 

October 13, 2023

Ede *Returns possible*.

November 01, 2023

Ede

November 04, 2023

Ede *Resits only*.

Nov. 21, 2023

Ede

December 02, 2023

Ede

December 07, 2023

Amsterdam

December 08, 2023

Ede

December 13, 2023

Amsterdam

December 19, 2023

Ede

Jan. 05, 2023

Ede

Jan. 29, 2024

Amsterdam

 

Curious about the schedule for theory exams? These are scheduled at 55 locations throughout the country. So there is always a theory exam near you. During registration you can choose the best time for your exam.

Scheduling practical exams

Date  Location 
Sept. 27, 2023 Amsterdam *Returns possible*.
October 07, 2023 Almere
Oct. 11, 2023 Ede *Returns possible*.
Oct. 25, 2023 Ede
Oct. 30, 2023 Almere
Oct. 31, 2023 Ede
November 04, 2023 Almere
Nov. 09, 2023 Ede
November 17, 2023 Ede
November 20, 2023 Amsterdam
Nov. 21, 2023 Almere
November 23, 2023 Ede
Nov. 28, 2023 Ede
December 01, 2023 Ede
December 02, 2023 Almere
December 07, 2023 Ede
December 12, 2023 Ede
December 18, 2023 Almere
December 19, 2023 Ede
Jan. 03, 2024 Ede

Curious about the schedule for theory exams? These are scheduled at 55 locations throughout the country. So there is always a theory exam near you. During registration you can choose the best time for your exam.

PBNA recognises examination bureau for F-gases exams

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment where fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances may be released must hold the person certificate. The f-gases category 1 personal certificate allows you to work with f-gases on stationary refrigeration, air conditioning systems and heat pumps in accordance with BRL 200, regardless of content. With the f-gases category 2 personal certificate you may, in accordance with the BRL 200, work with f-gases, on refrigeration, air conditioning systems and heat pumps, with a content of less than 3 kg of f-gases or 6 kg in the case of hermetic equipment (labeled as such).

Theory and practice separated
The F-gases exams consist of a practical and a theoretical part. You can take the theory exam at PBNA at a location and time of your choice. That way, on the day of the practical exam, you only have to focus on the practical part.

Read more and register?
F-gases category 1 exam
F-gases category 2 exam

Any questions?
Did you fail one of the components, do you have questions about the planning or about the F-gas exam? Feel free to contact us at 078-6253889 or send an email to
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