Closing the Skills Gap in RACHP & Commercial Kitchen Engineering

Accredited training and qualifications for refrigeration, air conditioning, and commercial kitchen engineering teams in Reading and across Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, and London.

Based in Reading and serving Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, and London, MCFT Training Academy delivers industry-recognised training and certification for refrigeration, air conditioning, and commercial kitchen professionals. Our City & Guilds and LCL approved courses provide hands-on, practical learning and full regulatory compliance for engineers, technicians, and support staff.

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About
MCFT Training

MCFT Training Academy is a purpose-built training centre in Reading, delivering hands-on, accredited courses for commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and kitchen engineering professionals.


With decades of industry experience and recognition as a City & Guilds and LCL Approved Centre, we help teams upskill, stay compliant, and future-proof their workforce.

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Our Courses

  • A woman working on HVAC equipment, wearing safety glasses and gloves, with industrial tools and gauges around her.

    F Gas Initial Assessment & Reassessment

    F-Gas (City & Guilds 2079 Category 1, 3 & 4): Full certification for leak checking, recovery, installation, and maintenance

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  • A technician working on an HVAC or refrigeration system, using tools and wearing safety glasses, in a clean workshop.

    Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Handling

    Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Handling (City & Guilds 6187): Safe working with flammable refrigerants

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  • Two men working on electrical equipment in a lab or workshop. One man is facing away, wearing a navy blue shirt with a yellow glove on his left arm. The other man, with a bald head and beard, is facing sideways and points towards the equipment.

    Level 2 & Level 3 RACHP Diplomas

    City and Guilds 6090-21 and 6090-31 RACHP Diplomas providing comprehensive training for Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heat Pump Engineers.

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  • Three young men in navy blue shirts working on electrical wiring and components at a wooden table, in an indoor classroom or training room setting.

    Bespoke & Specialist RACHP Training

    Bespoke or specialist course design around RACHP principles, Electrical Safe Isolation and Brazing for trade and support staff

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