Muscat, Oman, 30 December 2024 – UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) for West Asia, in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) of the Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman, organized a Training of Trainers and Technicians on good practices for servicing refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) systems in Oman. The training focused on the safe handling of alternative refrigerants and introduced the assessment method for technician certification, in preparation for the implementation of Oman’s assessment and certification system.
The NOU partnered with Genetco, a leading RAC company in Oman, to host the training sessions at their facilities in Darsait, Muscat.
The first Training of Trainers session, held on 22-23 December 2024, was attended by fifteen (15) participants, including supervisors and head technicians from various RAC companies, as well as a trainer from the Vocational Training Center in Salalah. The technicians’ training, conducted on 24-25 December 2024, was attended by ten (10) technicians from Bhawan Engineering Company and Genetco.
A key highlight of the training was the hands-on application of the newly developed assessment method. Selected trainers were tasked with conducting assessments during the technicians’ training using a draft assessment instrument. This practical component served as a foundation for refining the certification process.
“This training is essential for technicians and companies in Oman to ensure that RAC practitioners operate in compliance with international standards, particularly as the assessment and certification system is fully implemented by the concerned authority,” said Mr. Manjunath U.M., Manager of Genetco’s Spare Parts department, during the certification distribution ceremony.
Mr. Khaled Klaly, Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator for West Asia expressed his gratitude to Genetco for their unwavering support in hosting the training sessions. “Genetco's commitment has been instrumental in advancing capacity-building initiatives in Oman,” he remarked during his visit to the training venue.
The successful collaboration between UNEP, the NOU, and Genetco marks an important step towards enhancing the technical skills and professional standards of Oman’s RAC sector.
For more information:
Khaled Klaly
Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator, West Asia
UNEP CAP
