SF6 trainer explaining a component to a group of course participants, with a gas handling unit and an SF6 cylinder in the room

SF₆ certificate of competence and refresher courses in accordance with the F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573

Initial certification · 2 days Refresher course · 1 day

2-day course with exam

Initial certification of competence

Under the F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, anyone who handles SF₆ gas and other fluorinated greenhouse gases, or equipment filled with SF₆ gas or other fluorinated greenhouse gases, must complete competence training. The requirements for this training are set out in more detail in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/627.

The competence is taught in a 2-day course combining theory with practical exercises on analysis and gas handling equipment. To obtain the certificate of competence for the first time, participants must pass a theoretical and a practical exam on the second day of the course, as required by law. Those who pass receive a certificate that is recognised throughout Europe.

Duration2 days
FormatTheory + practice
ExamOn day 2
CertificateRecognised across Europe

1-day course, no exam

Refresher course for existing certificates of competence

Article 10(9) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 also stipulates that the certificate of competence, which previously only had to be obtained once and never expired, must now be refreshed every seven years.

Anyone who already holds a certificate of competence must renew it by 12 March 2029 at the latest by attending a 1-day refresher course in order to continue working with SF₆ gas or other fluorinated greenhouse gases. The course covers current legal requirements and the latest findings on alternative gases. These courses do not include an exam and cannot be used to obtain the certificate of competence for the first time.

Duration1 day
RenewalEvery 7 years
Deadline12 March 2029
ExamNone

Current training courses

Courses are held in German, and on separate dates in English.

Course dates and booking

In-house training

On request, we are also happy to offer in-house training. We can add topics tailored to your needs to the legally required content.

Modern training centre in a green setting, easy to reach

The courses take place at the training centre of the Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft in Steinheim an der Murr, north of Stuttgart. The centre has 70 hotel rooms. You can book a room together with your course and we will take care of the reservation for you. The centre also has its own restaurant, a bowling alley, a billiards room and a fitness room.

Haus Steinheim is set in green surroundings and has plenty of its own parking spaces, so arriving is easy. If you are travelling by public transport, we will be happy to arrange a transfer for you.

70 hotel rooms
Restaurant
Bowling alley
Billiards room
Fitness room
Room booking via us
On-site parking
Transfer on request

Haus Steinheim
Haus Steinheim 1
71711 Steinheim an der Murr
Germany

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Seminar room with U-shaped table layout, display screen and flip chart, large windows facing the trees — Seminar room

Exterior of Haus Steinheim training centre surrounded by trees — Haus Steinheim

Hotel room with double bed and desk — Hotel room

Bar and lounge area with high tables — Bar & lounge

Hotel room with en-suite shower room — En-suite room

Photos: Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e. V.