The RACHP toolkit | RACHP Competence with BESA

REFCOM Registration

REFCOM is the UK's biggest oldest & leading F-Gas certification body:

REFCOM Certification - This is perfect for proving you are authorised to handle F-gas.

REFCOM Elite Membership: This allows you to show you go above and beyond in your work, you want to show you are the gold standard in the industry.

Joblogic F-Gas Software License is complimentary for REFCOM members, aiding in compliance tracking, but the benefits don’t stop there - visit the REFCOM website to find out more.

Join REFCOM

BESA Membership

As an RACHP contractor, demonstrate your organisational capabilities under the Building Safety Act by achieving the BESA Competence Assessment Standard (CAS) through your BESA membership.

Why Join?

We help you demonstrate your commitment to standards and compliance to your clients and prospective clients
BESA gives you a voice when you aren’t being heard
You'll get access to best practice and tailored support and guidance
Membership will introduce you to opportunities to network and find new business.

Joining BESA is a powerful declaration of your unwavering commitment to excellence in the eyes of the world.

Join BESA Membership

BESCA CPS

The BESCA Competent Person Scheme (CPS), authorised by the DLUHC (Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities) allows businesses to self-certify that their works comply with the building regulations in England & Wales without the need to notify Building Control in advance or incur costly local authority inspection fees.

An alternative to submitting a building notice or using an approved inspector, the principles of the Competent Person Scheme are based on recognising people who are competent in their field and delivering work that complies with the Building Regulations.

Within a competitive industry it’s becoming vital for businesses to prove their value to consumers, being part of the BESCA Competent Person Scheme allows you to showcase your commitment to compliance, quality and safety.

Join BESCA CPS

REFCOM is the UK's biggest oldest & leading F-Gas certification body:

REFCOM Certification - This is perfect for proving you are authorised to handle F-gas.

REFCOM Elite Membership: This allows you to show you go above and beyond in your work, you want to show you are the gold standard in the industry.

Joblogic F-Gas Software License is complimentary for REFCOM members, aiding in compliance tracking, but the benefits don’t stop there - visit the REFCOM website to find out more.

As an RACHP contractor, demonstrate your organisational capabilities under the Building Safety Act by achieving the BESA Competence Assessment Standard (CAS) through your BESA membership.

Get the Right Tools

BESA publications gives you access to a wealth of resources and knowledge to stay compliant and build your knowledge through publications and technical bulletins.

BESA Publications: Comprehensive guides on RACHP systems, including design and maintenance standards.
Technical Bulletins: Regular updates on industry regulations and best practices.
Legal Templates: We have all the templates you need to help you grow your business and deal with legal contracts.

If you want to help develop the future of standards in the RACHP industry, we have the BESA RACHP specialist group.

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Courses

BESA Academy offers a suite of accredited courses both in person and online to keep your skills sharp and certifications current:

F-Gas Certification (Categories 1–4): Meet mandatory requirements for handling fluorinated gases.

Heat Pump Installer Course: Upskill to install and maintain domestic heat pumps effectively.

Working with Flammable Refrigerants: Stay safe and compliant with emerging refrigerants like R290.

F-Gas Awareness: Ideal for non-technical staff to understand regulatory requirements.

Indoor Air Quality Awareness Course: Ensure your engineers can monitor, measure and mitigate unhealthy indoor air.
Health & Safety Course & Test: This course is a requirements for all Craft & Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the HVAC industry
TR40 Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Awareness Course: This online course from BESA Academy provides a clear introduction to the principles, purpose, and best practice requirements of local exhaust ventilation systems, as set out in the BESA TR40 Guide to Good Practice for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV).

Exclusive discounts are available for BESA and REFCOM members.

The BESA skills advisory service can help you with any further advice/guidance you might need.

ACRIB SKILLcards

SKILLcard is a BESA Group company and the industry-recognised card issuing and personnel registration scheme for people working in the mechanical sector of the building engineering services industry throughout the UK.

You can apply for a SKILLcard if you're working in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, including ductwork and other specialisms associated with the building engineering services industry - such as service and facilities, domestic heating and plumbing, and refrigeration and air conditioning can apply for a SKILLcard. The scope of SKILLcard also covers those with supervisory and managerial responsibilities in the building engineering services industry and academy qualified personal.