This section refers to the Leonardo da Vinci Project EUR/02/C/F/NT- 84604 /
EC Agreement N° 2002-4549/001-001LE2X.

General info will give you an overview on the completed project 12/2002-11/2005.

An enquiry involving approx. 350 craftsmen in 7 European countries was carried out in July, August and in the first half of September 2003.  Click on questionnaire to view it.

The statistical analysis of the answers received has been summarized in a report written by the Monitor Groep.

To consult this report, please click here.

Thereafter the AREA portfolio of qualifications and skills needed to work in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning with excellent craftsmanship was established : click to have access.

New !! MARC
MARC is the Measurement system for the AREA Refrigeration Competencies.
It is a short sample questionnaire on the main competencies that are essential for a craftsman in the Refrigeration Industry. It enables you to judge your current skills and knowledge. As a result, MARC gives you feedback on your personal profile. You can compare your status with the results of other refrigeration craftsmen in Europe.

Try MARC yourself. Click here.