ANNEX IU.K. Minimum requirements as to the skills and knowledge to be covered by the evaluation bodies

(a)

a theoretical test with one or more questions testing that skill or knowledge, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (T);

(b)

a practical test where the applicant shall perform the corresponding task with the relevant material, tools and equipment, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (P).

NoMinimum knowledge and skillsTest type
1Basic knowledge of relevant environmental issues (climate change, Global Warming Potential), the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 and of the relevant implementing actsT
2Physical, chemical and environmental characteristics of SF6T
3Use of SF6 in electric power equipment (insulation, arc quenching)T
4SF6 quality, according to the relevant industrial standardsT
5Understanding of the design of electric power equipmentT
6Checking the SF6 qualityP
7Recovery of SF6 and SF6 mixtures and purification of SF6P
8Storage and transportation of SF6T
9Operation of SF6 recovery equipmentP
10Operation of tight drilling systems, if necessaryP
11Reuse of SF6 and different reuse categoriesT
12Working on open SF6 compartmentsP
13Neutralising SF6 by-productsT
14Monitoring of SF6 and appropriate data recording obligations under national or Union legislation, or international agreementsT
15Reduction of leakages and leak checksT
16Basic knowledge of relevant technologies to replace or to reduce the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases and their safety handlingT