OverviewAbout this course
Gain specialist skills in a high demand area. Successfully completing this course allows you to apply for a Restricted Electrical Licence and Full Refrigeration Handling Licence and become a qualified air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Install new refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Find and repair faults in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
- Develop experience with the equipment used across the residential and commercial sectors of the industry
- Dismantle and re-assemble mechanical components
- Produce drawings of electrical and mechanical circuits
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
- Experience in working on residential and commercial air conditioning systems
- The ability to work on commercial coolroom and freezer room systems
- Become eligible for a NSW Fair Trading Refrigeration and Restricted Electrical licence and Full Refrigeration Handling Licence
- Build a strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
- Experience working in a team
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
- Your Refrigerant Handling License
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in how mechanical and electrical machines work
- A reasonable level of fitness to use hand and power tools
- The ability to work in confined spaces or at heights
- Reading, writing and maths skills at Year 10 or equivalent level. If you're unsure of your skill level, please contact TAFE NSW for support
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: air-conditioning technician, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic.
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 website for more information. The NSW RAC Occupational Licence meets NSW regulatory requirements NSW for individuals undertaking work related to refrigeration and air-conditioning. Visit NSW Fair Trading for more information. The Restricted Electrical Occupation Licence – with the core Restricted Electrical units – meets NSW electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work. Visit NSW Fair Trading for more information.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 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 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 33 Units of competency, including 27 core and 6 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.
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUEECD0007
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology workUEECD0016
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUEECD0019
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUEECD0020
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