Two-Day Refrigerant Recovery Course for VRF Systems Launches in Chungcheongnam-do

Against the backdrop of tightening regulation of refrigerants as greenhouse gas sources and the growing importance of their recovery and disposal, Chungcheongnam-do Province, together with the Korea Refrigerant Management Technology Association (KRAMTA), is launching the «2026 Special Course on Refrigerant Recovery in VRF Systems.» The two-day training will take place on November 26 and 27, 2026, at the KRAMTA Human Resource Development Center (36, 1113-byeong-gil Tongsan-ro, Yeongmu-dong, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do). Each day is a standalone one-day module.

The course is designed for employees of registered refrigerant recovery companies and HVAC installation and maintenance specialists. Each of the two sessions (Session 1 — November 26, Session 2 — November 27) accommodates up to 20 participants, for a total of 40; enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Training Structure

Each day includes three sequential blocks:

• Recovery Theory (10:00–12:00): climate change, policy and regulations in refrigerant management, the cooling cycle of VRF systems, refrigerant properties and safety rules, and case studies of incidents.
• Recovery Practice (13:00–14:50): inspection and verification of recovery equipment, connecting recovery cylinders, equipment operation, refrigerant recovery from a VRF system, residual refrigerant check, and completion of work.
• VRF Service Training (15:00–17:00): current technology trends, service quality and maintenance examples, on-site safety, client interaction, and a Q&A session.

Registration and orientation begin at 09:30.

According to a KRAMTA representative, refrigerant recovery is not simply a matter of having the equipment: it requires a precise understanding of the cooling cycle, refrigerant properties, recovery procedures, and safety measures, reinforced by hands-on practice on site. The association intends to support the upskilling of field specialists performing recovery and maintenance of VRF systems.

Terms and Outcomes

A participant receives a certificate issued in the name of the KRAMTA chair upon attending at least 80% of the training hours and meeting the established criteria. KRAMTA expects the course to improve the quality of refrigerant recovery, the level of installation and maintenance of climate equipment, on-site safety, and to reduce refrigerant leaks and greenhouse gas emissions.