Obtain an accredited personnel certificate at the only institution in Poland certifying competence in accordance with the requirements of PN-EN ISO 22712:2023-09 (formerly PN-EN 13313) under the supervision of the Polish Centre for Accreditation.
Invest in official refrigeration competence. We guarantee the highest substantive quality and professional PCA certification.
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PCA Personnel Certification · COCH Kraków
3-day stational training · Workshops in accredited testing laboratories · PCA personnel certification exam · Full catering included
Course price (net)
Accredited Refrigeration Competencies PN-EN 13313 FO
2900 zł net
Accredited Refrigeration Competencies PN-EN 13313 BA
2200 zł net
Prepayment for the training must be received on the COCH bank account at least 3 business days before the scheduled course. For companies we offer invoicing and bank transfer, while private individuals can make payments in cash at the COCH cash register on the day of the training.
Training price listThe PN-EN 22712 standard defines the levels of competence for personnel in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps.
Training courses at the Central Institute of Refrigeration COCH Kraków prepare candidates for an independent certification exam aiming at an objective assessment and formal confirmation of refrigeration personnel qualifications in accordance with harmonized European standards.
According to the requirements of the PN-EN ISO 22712:2023-09 standard, certification is carried out in relation to specific tasks and levels of responsibility. Our training systematizes theoretical knowledge and provides practical tools for the efficient execution of operational, servicing, and measurement procedures.
By holding a certificate issued by a certification body accredited by the PCA (No. AC 056), installers and engineers gain an international, lifelong document proving the highest level of professionalism and professional reliability in the HVACR sector.
Prepayment for the training and exam procedure should be settled at least 3 days before the chosen date of the course. For participants, we provide comprehensive training materials, professionally prepared exam stations, hot restaurant meals, and free parking on the enclosed premises of COCH.
Syllabus levels
The level of knowledge and experience required to discuss with others the main elements of skill. Scope: leak checking, refrigerant recovery, and basic supervision.
The level of knowledge and experience required to participate directly in decisions and tasks. Scope: leak checking, recovery, commissioning, servicing, operation, and decommissioning.
The level of knowledge and experience required to personally perform most technical tasks: assembly, prefabrication, testing, general maintenance, decommissioning, recovery, and deep diagnostics.
The level of knowledge and experience required to significantly develop the skill area and design refrigeration systems and heat pumps in accordance with technical and environmental guidelines.
A key standard for the qualifications of refrigeration personnel, which replaced the long-standing PN-EN 13313 standard.
Approved by the Polish Committee for Standardization, the PN-EN ISO 22712:2023-09 standard (Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Competence of personnel) regulates professional qualifications throughout the European Union. It introduces strict safety and environmental requirements:
Accreditation details
Obtaining a refrigeration competence certificate is the best investment in the reputation and safety of your company's technical services.
The Central Institute of Refrigeration COCH in Kraków is the only institution in the country with PCA accreditation (No. AC 056) to certify personnel competence according to PN-EN 22712:
A certificate with the PCA logo and COCH signature is an official and highly valued proof of competence in both domestic and international markets.
The examination process is carried out by the independent Certification Department of COCH, guaranteeing full objectivity and compliance with the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
Comprehensive theoretical and practical preparation for the certification exam for selected levels of refrigeration competence.
Detailed analysis of the requirements of the PN-EN ISO 22712:2023-09 standard, F-gas regulations, and safety rules at work on HVACR installations.
Principles of refrigeration physics, Clausius-Rankine left-hand cycle, p-h diagrams (Mollier) and calculation of performance and COP coefficients.
Safety classification (A1, A2L, A3), thermodynamic properties, environmental impact (ODP, GWP), rules for safe use of flammable refrigerants.
Construction of compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves (TEV, EEV) and safety, control and measurement equipment.
Methods of leak detection (indirect and direct), types of detectors, and the process of correct, emission-free refrigerant recovery.
Measurements of temperatures and pressures, determination of superheat and subcooling on working commercial systems.
Practical work with electronic manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, refrigerant scales, and recovery stations.
Performing refrigerant recovery to dual-valve cylinders, nitrogen pressure tests, and leak localization with electronic detectors.
A renowned certification body with unique research and training infrastructure.
Only COCH holds official PCA accreditation (AC 056) to certify refrigeration personnel for compliance with the PN-EN 22712 standard.
We have been conducting research, equipment certification, and engineering training for over half a century, shaping the standards of the Polish HVACR industry.
Practical exams are carried out in perfectly equipped COCH laboratory rooms, using professional measurement equipment.
We provide professional substantive support from lecturers, proprietary materials, catering (restaurant lunch) and free access to the coffee buffet.
Training participants can use the large parking lot on the fenced area of our center in Kraków without any limits and completely free of charge.
Payment should be made to the official bank account of COCH Kraków at least 3 days before the start of classes.
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Formal, organizational requirements and booking procedures of COCH Kraków.
We care about full transparency and the comfort of participants during the entire training and examination process:
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Please send the completed application form by email to: szkolenia@coch.pl
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The process of obtaining an accredited certificate after completing the training.
Certification is conducted by the independent Certification Department of COCH, accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (No. AC 056). This ensures full impartiality and international validity of the certificate:
PCA Accredited Certification Body AC 056
The personnel competence certificate according to the EN ISO 22712 standard is an official legal credential issued by COCH under PCA supervision. Valid across all European Union member states without any expiration date, it serves as objective proof of advanced technical capabilities in refrigeration design, setup, testing, and operations.
Send the completed application form to szkolenia@coch.pl and make the payment at least 3 days before the start date.
Participate in 3-day theoretical classes and exercises in COCH laboratories, consolidating leak-tightness and recovery procedures.
Take the exam before the COCH committee. After passing the test, receive a prestigious personnel competence certificate with PCA accreditation.
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Training location
Centralny Ośrodek Chłodnictwa „COCH”
ul. Juliusza Lea 116, 30-133 Kraków
pon–pt 8:30–18:00
Free parking for participants
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