F-gases exams at PBNA

Since February 2022, the Royal PBNA has been officially designated as the examination authority for personal certification in F-Gases. Would you like to obtain your F-Gas Diploma 1 or 2? It is possible with PBNA! Register now! 

PBNA F-gases 1 exam

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment where fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances can 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.

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 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, 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.

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PBNA F-gases 2 exam

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment where fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances can be released must hold the personal certificate. This f-gases category 2 personal certificate allows you to work with f-gases, in accordance with the BRL 200, on refrigeration, air-conditioning systems and heat pumps, with a capacity less than 3 kg of f-gases or 6 kg in the case of hermetic equipment (labeled 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 directly for F-gases 2 exam

Current schedule

Would you like to know if there is currently space available at your preferred exam date and location? Then click on the link below for the current schedule: 

F-Gases planning for F-Gases 1 & F-Gases 2

Current schedule for retakes

Have you unexpectedly failed and need to retake exam parts?
This is often possible at short notice. Click on the link below to see when your preferred location still has room:

F-Gases 1 & F-Gases 2 planning for retakes.

PBNA recognizes examination agency for F-gas examinations

Every technician who works on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment where fluorinated greenhouse gases or controlled substances can 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 choosing. That way, on the day of the practical exam, you only have to focus on the practical part.

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F-gases category 1 exam
F-gases category 2 exam

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