REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE e-learning platform now in 15 languages

The REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE project is delighted to announce that our alternative refrigerants e-learning platform is now live in 15 languages at https://realalternatives.eu/learning-platform.The e-learning platform is a free tool which focuses on safety, efficiency, reliability and containment of low GWP alternative refrigerants – carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbon and low flammables (HFOs and R32).

The e-learning platform gives access to 9 learning modules covering: 

• Introduction to Alternative Refrigerants - safety, efficiency, reliability and good practice demonstrations
• Safety and risk assessment
• System design using alternative refrigerants 
• Containment and leak detection of alternative refrigerants
• Maintenance and repair of alternative refrigerant systems
• Retrofitting existing systems
• Checklist of legal obligations when working with alternative refrigerants
• Measuring the financial and environmental impact of leakage
• Tools and guidance for conducting site survey

The new e-learning platform has been updated to include demonstration videos covering both flammables and carbon dioxide principles.

To support this e-learning programme, the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE team is organising train the trainer events from March to June 2019 across Europe. With a focus on flammables and carbon dioxide, these events will provide trainers with a practical introduction to the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE programme which includes assessments and certification, as well as information about how to set up and market REAL Alternatives training events.

This will lead to a network of over 100 licenced training providers in alternative refrigerants throughout Europe.