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Key Facts: IE F-Gas Category III Exam

<3 kg

Standard Category III Recovery Limit

EPA Ireland / EU 2015/2067

<6 kg

Hermetically Sealed Labelled Limit

EPA Ireland / EU 2015/2067

Recovery only

Category III Activity Scope

EPA Ireland

QQI Level 5

Award Class (Special Purpose)

QQI Award Standard

5N0105

QQI Component Code

F-Gas Registration Ltd

100

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Ireland's F-Gas Category III certificate (QQI Level 5 Special Purpose Certificate in F-gas Recovery from Small RACHPT&T Systems, component 5N0105) is a recovery-only qualification aligned with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2067 Annex I. Certificate holders may recover F-gases from systems with less than 3 kg of charge, or less than 6 kg if hermetically sealed and labelled, but may not install, service, repair or perform leak checks that break into the refrigerant circuit. Assessment is a centre-set theory test plus a practical skills demonstration, graded Pass/Fail. Training is delivered by QQI-approved providers; EPA Ireland enforces F-gas compliance and F-Gas Registration Ltd maintains the Irish company certification register. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions on recovery procedures, regulations, safety, hermetic systems and environmental impact, with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1Under Ireland's EPA F-Gas guidance, what is the primary activity permitted by a Category III personal certificate?

A.Installation and commissioning of new split air-conditioning systems of any charge size

B.Leak checking that requires breaking into the refrigerant circuit on large chillers

C.Recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases from small stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump systems

D.Servicing and repair of refrigerated truck units without recovery training

Explanation: Category III is a recovery-only certificate for small systems. EPA Ireland states holders may recover refrigerant from equipment containing less than 3 kg of F-gases, or less than 6 kg if the system is hermetically sealed and labelled as such.

2What maximum refrigerant charge may a Category III certificate holder recover from a hermetically sealed system that is correctly labelled as such?

A.Less than 3 kg regardless of whether the system is hermetically sealed

B.Any charge size provided the equipment is domestic

C.Less than 6 kg of fluorinated greenhouse gases

D.Less than 10 kg if the system is plug-in equipment

Explanation: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2067 and EPA Ireland both set the hermetically sealed limit at less than 6 kg when the system is labelled as hermetically sealed. The standard small-system limit is less than 3 kg.

3Which activity is NOT permitted under an Ireland F-Gas Category III certificate?

A.Recovering HFC refrigerant from a domestic fridge before scrap processing

B.Routine maintenance that involves breaking into the refrigeration circuit to replace a filter drier

C.Transferring recovered refrigerant into a dedicated recovery cylinder

D.Recovering refrigerant from a small hermetically sealed unit labelled as such with a 5 kg charge

Explanation: Category III authorises recovery only. Installation, servicing, repair and maintenance that break into the circuit require Category I or II certification.

4A Category III holder is recovering refrigerant from a split air-conditioning system containing 2.5 kg of R-410A. Is this within their certification scope in Ireland?

A.No, because R-410A systems always require Category I

B.No, because split systems are excluded from Category III

C.Yes, because the charge is less than 3 kg

D.Yes, but only if they also hold a company F-Gas certificate

Explanation: Category III covers recovery from systems with less than 3 kg of F-gas (or less than 6 kg if hermetically sealed and labelled). A 2.5 kg charge is within scope.

5Who typically needs an Ireland F-Gas Category III certificate?

A.Commercial chiller engineers installing 50 kg charge systems

B.Electricians installing domestic heat pumps of any size without refrigerant work

C.Vehicle MOT testers recovering MAC refrigerant from car air conditioning

D.Waste-management and WEEE operatives recovering refrigerant from end-of-life fridges and freezers

Explanation: Category III targets operatives whose main F-gas activity is recovering refrigerant from small appliances before disposal, such as WEEE and scrap-metal facilities.

6Compared with Category I, Category III certification in Ireland is:

A.Narrower — recovery only from small systems rather than all activities on any charge size

B.Broader — it includes installation on systems of any size

C.Identical — both categories cover the same activities

D.Limited to leak checking without breaking into the circuit

Explanation: Category I permits installation, maintenance, servicing, repair, decommissioning, leak checking and recovery on any charge size. Category III is restricted to recovery from systems under the small-charge thresholds.

7A scrap processor must recover refrigerant from a domestic freezer before shredding. Which certification is appropriate for the recovery work?

A.F-Gas Category IV (leak checking only)

B.F-Gas Category III (recovery from small systems)

C.No certification is required for domestic appliances

D.Only company certification is needed; personal certification is optional

Explanation: Recovery of F-gases requires a personal handling certificate. For small domestic systems, Category III is the appropriate recovery-only qualification.

8Under EU 2015/2067, Category III certificate holders may carry out which Article 2 activity?

A.Recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases from equipment within the prescribed charge limits

B.Installation of new refrigerant pipework on commercial systems

C.Leak checking that requires access to the pressurised circuit

D.Brazing of suction lines on a new split system installation

Explanation: Article 3(2)(c) of EU 2015/2067 limits Category III to recovery (Article 2(1)(b)) on equipment below the 3 kg / 6 kg hermetically sealed thresholds.

9An appliance has no 'hermetically sealed' label and contains 4 kg of HFC refrigerant. Can a Category III holder lawfully recover the charge in Ireland?

A.Yes, because 4 kg is still a small domestic charge

B.No, because the charge exceeds the 3 kg limit for non-hermetically sealed systems

C.Yes, if the operator gives verbal permission

D.No, unless they upgrade to Category IV on the spot

Explanation: Without hermetically sealed labelling, the Category III limit is less than 3 kg. A 4 kg charge exceeds that threshold and requires a higher category for recovery.

10Category II and Category III both involve small systems, but the key difference is:

A.Category III covers larger systems than Category II

B.Category II is for hermetically sealed systems only

C.Category III includes leak checking with circuit access

D.Category II covers installation, servicing and recovery; Category III covers recovery only

Explanation: EPA Ireland defines Category II as broader small-system work including installation and servicing, while Category III is limited to refrigerant recovery from qualifying small systems.

About the IE F-Gas Category III Exam

Ireland's F-Gas Category III personal certificate (QQI Level 5 Special Purpose Certificate in F-gas Recovery from Small RACHPT&T Systems) authorises refrigerant recovery only — not installation, servicing or circuit-breaking leak checks. Holders may recover fluorinated greenhouse gases from stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump equipment containing less than 3 kg of F-gas, or less than 6 kg if the system is hermetically sealed and labelled as such. It is aimed at WEEE operatives, scrap processors and others recovering refrigerant from end-of-life fridges, freezers and small cooling appliances before disposal.

Assessment

QQI-validated programme: theory-based test per EU 2015/2067 Annex I Category III plus a skills demonstration on recovery from small systems. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items for self-study.

Time Limit

Set by the approved training provider (no single national MCQ paper)

Passing Score

Pass/Fail on theory and practical assessments (centre-assessed)

Exam Fee

Varies by QQI-approved training provider (Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) through approved training providers; EPA Ireland oversees compliance)

IE F-Gas Category III Exam Content Outline

18%

Category III Scope & Permissions

Recovery-only authority, 3 kg and 6 kg hermetically sealed limits, comparison with other categories, QQI award and mutual recognition

18%

F-Gas Regulations (Ireland & EU)

EU 517/2014, EPA Ireland, EU 2015/2067, company certification, venting ban, WEEE and records

22%

Recovery Procedures & Equipment

Recovery machines, cylinders, weighing, hose purging, hermetic access and contamination prevention

15%

Environmental Impact & Refrigerants

GWP/ODP, refrigerant types, CO2e, recovery vs reclamation and HFC phase-down

15%

Safety & PPE

Cold burns, asphyxiation, flammable refrigerants, cylinder safety and lock-out/tag-out

12%

Hermetically Sealed Systems

Hermetic compressors, labelling, data badges, domestic WEEE and plug-in cabinets

How to Pass the IE F-Gas Category III Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass/Fail on theory and practical assessments (centre-assessed)
Assessment: QQI-validated programme: theory-based test per EU 2015/2067 Annex I Category III plus a skills demonstration on recovery from small systems. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items for self-study.
Time limit: Set by the approved training provider (no single national MCQ paper)
Exam fee: Varies by QQI-approved training provider

Keys to Passing

Work through all 108 available questions
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Track weak areas and revisit them
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IE F-Gas Category III Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise the two charge limits: less than 3 kg normally, less than 6 kg only when the system is labelled hermetically sealed

2Category III is recovery only — if a question mentions installation, topping up or circuit-breaking leak checks, that is Category I, II or IV

3Know the roles: QQI awards personal certificates, F-Gas Registration Ltd registers companies, EPA Ireland enforces compliance

4Practice cylinder safety: 80% fill limit, correct labelling, no mixing incompatible refrigerants

5For WEEE scenarios, always recover before shredding and keep records of refrigerant type and quantity

6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before your centre assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What can an Ireland F-Gas Category III certificate holder do?

Category III authorises recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases from small stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump systems containing less than 3 kg of F-gas, or less than 6 kg if the system is hermetically sealed and labelled as such. It does not permit installation, servicing, repair or leak checking that breaks into the refrigerant circuit.

What is the hermetically sealed charge limit for Category III recovery in Ireland?

For systems labelled as hermetically sealed, Category III recovery is permitted below 6 kg of fluorinated greenhouse gases. For all other systems, the limit is less than 3 kg, as stated by EPA Ireland and EU 2015/2067.

Who awards the Ireland F-Gas Category III certificate?

QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) validates the training programme and award standard. Learners complete training and assessment at a QQI-approved provider and receive the Level 5 Special Purpose Certificate in F-gas Recovery from Small RACHPT&T Systems Category III.

How is the Category III exam assessed?

Assessment comprises a theory-based test covering EU 2015/2067 Annex I Category III knowledge requirements and a skills demonstration on safe recovery. Both must be passed; the qualification is graded Pass/Fail by the approved centre.

Do I need a refrigeration apprenticeship for Category III?

Many Category III programmes target WEEE and waste operatives without a refrigeration trade background. Unlike Category I, there is no general requirement for an advanced refrigeration qualification, though providers may set entry requirements.

Is this free Category III practice test enough to pass?

Our 100 practice questions cover the theory topics for recovery, regulations, safety and hermetic systems, with teaching explanations and a free AI tutor. You must still complete the QQI-approved practical skills demonstration at an accredited training centre.