OverviewAbout this course
Strengthen your Air-conditioning and Refrigeration experience and advance your career into roles such as project or field engineer. Gain high-level practical skills as you prepare for success in the industry.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Maintain and diagnose faults and malfunctions
Use engineering applications software
Use and produce drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Manage projects
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Advanced technical skills
Skills and knowledge to start your own business
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration as evidenced by your academic transcript
A RAC01-Refrigerant Handling License as evidenced by a certified copy
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Experience in software applications and with computer-aided drafting (CAD)
Experience in advanced testing and measuring instruments
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
93%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
10,000 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
35 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,200
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
43 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
1% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: Project manager, Field engineer and Paraprofessional in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) trade
Licensing
A Refrigerant Handling Licence must be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment. Visit the Arctick (Australian Refrigeration Council) website for more information.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1670 weighting points, including 1540 core and 130 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use engineering applications software on personal computersUEECS0033
Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuitsUEERA0092
Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installationsUEERA0094
Analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systemsUEERA0001
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