Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $6998

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Average Course Duration: 4 Years

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Description

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Note:

The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 apply to this qualification. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

88.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

5.6%

Managers

4.8%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

81.3%

Construction

10.5%

Other Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Certificate II

Certificate III

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic/Fitter

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control & Switchgear

Technical Support

Data Communications / Communications

Computer Systems

Appliances & Entertainment

Renewable, Photovoltaic & Sustainable Energy

Fire & Security Systems

Rail

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

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Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 60 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved		Weighting points
UEENEEC025B	Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities	60
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20
UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40
UEENEEE103A	Solve problems in ELV single path circuits	40
UEENEEE105A	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	20
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications	40
UEENEEE137A	Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEENEEJ102A	Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings	30
UEENEEJ103A	Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems	60
UEENEEJ104A	Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems	20
UEENEEJ106A	Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories	60
UEENEEJ107A	Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment	80
UEENEEJ108A	Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants	60
UEENEEJ109A	Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations	20
UEENEEJ110A	Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls	50
UEENEEJ111A	Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components	40
UEENEEJ113A	Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems	40
UEENEEJ153A	Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems	50
UEENEEJ170A	Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems	70
UEENEEJ194A	Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits	40
UEENEEK142A	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20
UEENEEP012A	Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring	60
UEENEEP017A	Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures	20
UEENEEP024A	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply	20
UEENEEP025A	Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply	20
Total points in core		1000

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 60 points from the following groups:
Group			Minimum points	Maximum points
A	Imported and Common Elective Units Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.		0	30
B	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group		30	60

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 30				Weighting Points
UEENEEC001B		Maintain documentation		20
UEENEEC002B		Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs		20
UEENEEC003B		Provide quotations for installation or service jobs		20
UEENEEC010B		Deliver a service to customers		20
UEENEED101A		Use computer applications relevant to a workplace		20
UEENEEE009B		Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes		20
UEENEEE020B		Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus		20
CPCCOHS1001A		Work safely in the construction industry		10
CPCPCM2043A		Carry out WHS requirements		40
CPCPMS3035A		Install and test ducting systems		10
HLTAID001		Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation		10
HLTAID003		Provide first aid		10
		Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework		Up to 30 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units Complete units to a minimum weighting of 30 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEEI150A	Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers	60
UEENEEJ114A	Resolve problems in hydronic systems	40
UEENEEJ115A	Resolve problems in beverage dispensers	40
UEENEEJ116A	Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ117A	Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ118A	Resolve problems in post mix refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ119A	Resolve problems in ice making systems	20
UEENEEJ120A	Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ166A	Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ167A	Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems	40
UEENEEJ168A	Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems	20
UEENEEJ171A	Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets	20
UEENEEJ174A	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants	10
UEENEEJ175A	Service and repair self contained hydrocarbon air conditioning and refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ176A	Install and commission hydrocarbon refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment	20
UEENEEJ178A	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant	10
UEENEEJ179A	Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ180A	Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment	20
UEENEEJ182A	Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ184A	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant	10
UEENEEJ185A	Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems	20
UEENEEJ186A	Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment	20
UEENEEJ188A	Repair and service self contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems	20
UEENEEJ196A	Operate Ammonia Refrigeration Plant	40

Note:

1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

88.3%

5.6%

4.8%

Industries

81.3%

10.5%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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