Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Gain a solid foundation in all aspects of the refrigeration and air conditioning industries. Our air conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship will provide you with practical experiences in the industry and you’ll learn from current industry professionals:
- to work safely in the construction industry and carry out Workplace Health and Safety requirements
- to provide first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- to use air conditioning and refrigeration tools, electrical wiring and equipment of the trade
- to understand drawings and specifications
- to identify and handle various refrigerants
- to service and repair cooling systems
- to install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning piping and tubing, electrical apparatus and circuits
- to maintain documentation
- to source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
- to provide quotations for installation or service jobs and to deliver a service to customers.
| National Code | UEE32211 |
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| Study Areas |
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
| Study Level | Apprenticeship |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | PT: 3 years, |
| Course Type | Apprenticeship |
| Campuses | Workplace, Box Hill |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Apprentice Gov. Subsidised | $900.00 |
| Apprentice Concession | $180.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $5,940.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $288.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $322.08 |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
You can enrol throughout the year
Full time: 3 years plus a year on the job (4 years in total)
You must:
- be at least 15 years of age.
- be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
- have a training contract with an employer.
Industry gives preference to students who have completed Year 11 and show an ability to cope with mathematics and science.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
After completion, you may like to add to, or expand your knowledge base into other areas of specialisation. You may wish to apply into the Diploma of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. You’ll also be able to apply for Class 2 – Class 1 disconnect/reconnect/fault finding licence, a full refrigerant handling licence and a construction induction card (white card).
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities within the refrigeration and air-conditioning industries as a licensed refrigeration mechanic.
Completion of 25 core units plus elective units.
Code |
Title |
Hours |
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| HLTCPR211A | PERFORM CPR | 3.0 |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines Prerequisites: |
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| UEENEEJ185A | REPAIR AND SERVICE CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS | 20.0 |
This unit covers specialised procedures for servicing and repairs to achieve the effective and efficient operation of refrigeration equipment using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a refrigerant excluding self contained systems. It reinforces safe working practice and encompasses applying specialised knowledge of refrigeration principles that apply to carbon dioxide, following service manuals, testing, locating and rectifying faults and defective components and completing the necessary service documentation. Prerequisites: |
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| UEENEEJ179A | REPAIR AND SERVICE AMMONIA REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS | 20.0 |
This unit covers specialised procedures for servicing and repairs to achieve the effective and efficient operation of refrigeration equipment using Ammonia as the refrigerant. It reinforces safe working practice and encompasses applying specialised knowledge of refrigeration principles that apply to Ammonia, following service manuals, testing, locating and rectifying faults and defective components and completing the necessary service documentation. Prerequisites: |
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| UEENEEJ175A | SERVICE AND REPAIR SELF CONTAINED HYDROCARBON AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS | 20.0 |
This unit covers specialised procedures for servicing and repairs to achieve the effective and efficient operation of primarily self contained air conditioning and refrigeration equipment using Hydrocarbon as the refrigerant. It reinforces safe working practice and encompasses applying specialised knowledge of refrigeration principles that apply to Hydrocarbon, following service manuals, testing, locating and rectifying faults and defective components and completing the necessary service documentation. Prerequisites: |
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| UEENEEI150A | DEVELOP, ENTER AND VERIFY DISCRETE CONTROL PROGRAMS FOR PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS | 60.0 |
This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable controllers (PLC) for a system requiring discrete control functions. It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of control systems, control system development methods, using ladder diagrams/statement list/function block diagram instruction sets, following written instructions and documenting program development and testing activities. Prerequisites: |
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