
City & Guilds refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump and F-Gas training in Plymouth — approved since 2009.
Accredited gas safety, heating & plumbing training in Plymouth, from entry-level courses through to professional qualifications.
City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 diplomas, commercial systems and pipework.
C&G 2079 F-Gas certification, full course and refresher/re-sit.
Safe handling of hydrocarbon, R32 and A2L mildly flammable refrigerants.
Level 3 refrigeration & air-con apprenticeships with end-point assessment.
Join the students who have advanced their careers with our expert training programs and dedicated support.
Personalised attention with small group sizes ensuring you get the support you need to succeed.
Learn from experienced professionals with real-world expertise in their respective fields.
Independently verified to deliver high-quality training and recognised qualifications.
Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, often well above national averages.
Courses scheduled to fit around busy work and life commitments — daytime, evening, and intensive options available.
From booking through certification, our team is here to support you at every step of your training journey.
Whether you're starting a new career with an apprenticeship or advancing your skills with professional courses, we provide flexible pathways to success.
Combine on-the-job training with classroom learning. Earn a wage while you develop valuable skills with hand-picked employers.
Refresh existing skills or gain compliance certifications with focused, practical training programs designed for busy professionals.
Select from apprenticeships or short courses across trades, business, healthcare, and education sectors.
Get hands-on experience with carefully selected employers while receiving expert training and qualifications.
Benefit from small class sizes, industry expert trainers, and personalized support throughout your journey.
Gain nationally recognized qualifications and the practical skills employers are actively seeking.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Our team of experienced professionals brings real-world expertise to every session

Dave leads the centre's refrigeration and air-conditioning training and has spent his career in the trade. Calm and methodical, he gets the best out of hands-on learners.

Mark delivers the C&G 2079 F-Gas courses and air-con training, keeping it grounded in real site work.

Tom runs the Level 3 apprenticeships from first day to end-point assessment, supporting employers and apprentices the whole way through.

Priya covers heat pumps, low-carbon systems and the new R32/A2L refrigerants — practical and bang up to date with the regulations.
Professional courses designed to help you achieve your qualifications and advance your career.
Design and installation of air source heat pumps for low-carbon heating.
Next: 13 Jul 2026
Book This CoursePractical brazing and pipework for refrigeration and air-con systems.
Next: 17 Jul 2026
Book This Course5-day F-Gas course: 2 days theory, 2 days practical, 1 day exam & practical assessment.
Next: 15 Jul 2026
Book This CourseFast-track F-Gas assessment for experienced engineers renewing or re-sitting.
Next: 20 Jul 2026
Book This CourseCity & Guilds Level 2 Diploma — the foundation qualification for a career in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Next: 9 Jul 2026
Book This CourseCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma — advanced systems, design and fault finding.
Next: 13 Jul 2026
Book This CourseReal results from our training programs. Read how our students transformed their careers.
"Did my Level 3 and F-Gas here — top-class kit and trainers who actually do the trade."
2 Qualifications
C&G L3 Diploma + F-Gas 2079
Now a qualified refrigeration engineer
Ryan H.
Refrigeration Engineer
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Plymouth, PL6 7SQ