1. Standard on competence of persons in the R/AC/HP sector
Information on the existing EN standard
Work in progress towards an ISO standard
Hilde Dhont on behalf of EPEE
Kigali 12 October 2016

2. Introduction to EN13313
Prepared by CEN TC182 WG 4, published October 2010

3. What is EN13313 ? This European standard defines :
The activities related to the refrigerant circuits in the refrigeration, AC, heat pump sector
The associated competence profiles required to do those activities
It also establishes procedures for assessing the competence of persons who carry out these activies
The standard can be used for any type of refrigerant
Specific requirements for a particular refrigerant can be clarified in annexes

4. Why is EN13313 useful? A basis for mutual understanding
The standard allows different training/evaluation/ certification programmes to be defined using the same terminology & assessment method
It facilitates mutual understanding and – if necessary - mutual recognition between different training/qualification/certification schemes
It allows persons to demonstrate for which “skills” they are qualified - not everyone needs to be qualified for all tasks

5. 13 Activities Designing Pre-assembling Installation
Putting into operation
Commissioning
Operating
In-service inspection
Leak checking
General maintenance
Circuit maintenance
Decommissioning
Removing of refrigerant
Dismantling
EN13313 does not cover the electrical activities related to a refrigerating system, however an informative example is given in Annex.

6. 4 Competence “levels” LE : leading edge FO : fully operational
WK : working knowledge
BA : basic appreciation

7. 2 assessment methods
Theoretical Practical

8. 6 Tables Basic thermodynamics
Components & tests of refrigerating systems
Piping, joints & valves
Safety equipment
Fluids
Communication

9. Structure 13 activities Skills to assess Each cell= level of expertise
White = theoretical assessment
Grey = practical assessment
Black = not applicable

10. EN13313 is NOT a training course or certification scheme
The standard is NOT a training course or certification programme
It is a tool to support schools, legislators, voluntary programmes, … who wish to set up a qualification or certification scheme. They are free to define which parts of the standard they wish to cover
the EU F gas certification scheme for example covers “HFC” gases only, and contains 4 modules/categories of competences , but the scope of the EN13313 standard is wider (also non HFC and more tasks)
Scope of training/evaluation/
certification scheme can be defined according to the needs

11. Next steps EN standard  update + EN/ISO standard
Taking into account technology developments
Taking into account revised EU F gas regulation
Taking into account global needs
EN/ISO standard can be a useful tool to develop national and international qualification/certification programmes & will allow further harmonization between those schemes

12. Thank you for your attention!
Contact details:
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13. The full value chain. A true voice.
Who is EPEE?
The full value chain. A true voice.
Small – medium – large size companies
Over 200,000 direct employees, over €30bn turnover
Production throughout Europe
Main Activities:
Promote Energy Efficiency
Ensure responsible refrigerant management
Raise awareness on market surveillance
Use of all types of refrigerants