During Chillventa, AREA presented a comprehensive overview of the evolution of training and certification in the RAC sector (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning). The focus of the event was the integration of alternative refrigerants into current programs, in light of the new regulatory demands introduced by the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No. 573/2024.
The video of the intervention is now available online at the beginning of the article and offers an in-depth look at the following topics:
- Coen van de Sande (AREA President) – AREA position on the certification of personnel in the context of the F-Gas 3.0;
- Stepan Stojanov (AREA Vice-President) – Implementing Act on Training and Certification in light of F-Gas 3.0;
- Marco Buoni (AREA Past President with Mandate for International Affairs) – Training and certification 4 Alt Refs: available and working schemes in Europe;
- Thanos Biris (AREA Treasurer) – The importance of training and certification on alternative refrigerants for the success of the F-Gas regulation;
- Deniss Lukashuks (AREA Member) – Natural, flammable refrigerants in education: future-proof, environmentally friendly and safe to use;
- Said El Harch (U-3ARC Secretary General) – Europe and Africa together for a sustainable and safe refrigeration.
The next edition of the event will take place in Nuremberg from October 13 to 15, 2026.
This article is offered by Centro Studi Galileo, the most authoritative Training Center in Europe, considered one of the first in the world for training (Courses) and information (European Conference) in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning.
Founded in 1975, it has trained around 60,000 Technicians and has always collaborated with international organizations, developing high-level partnerships with the United Nations, the International Institute of Refrigeration, and the European Commission. The United Nations have chosen Centro Studi Galileo for the training of Technicians in developing countries.
It is the publisher of Industria&Formazione, the first Italian magazine in the sector.
From Centro Studi Galileo, in line with European and national directives, the European Refrigeration Technician Certificate and the Italian Refrigeration Technician Certificate were established, certifications that have allowed Italian Refrigeration Technicians to compete against low-cost rivals and to provide full dignity to a profession that deserved recognition for a long time by offering a license to Technicians who operate with technical skills, without risks and with zero impact. For more information, write to corsi@centrogalileo.it.