Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing

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Description

Scope

This qualification provides competencies in high level fault diagnosis and rectification, commissioning and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation, air-conditioning, air distribution equipment and/or special applications. 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 in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

38.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

24.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

9.4%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

21.6%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

16.8%

Manufacturing

14.4%

Construction

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

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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 IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing 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

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".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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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 180 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Note: UEENEEJ109A - Those holding an ‘Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trade qualification or equivalent" meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved				Weighting Points
UEENEEE038B		Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan		20
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
UEENEEE117A		Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures		20
UEENEEE124A		Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report		60
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
UEENEEJ112A		Diagnose and rectify faults in complex air conditioning/ refrigeration systems		100
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
UEENEEK145A		Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures		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				1100

Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 180 points from the following groups:
Groups			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 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.		0	90
B	Qualification Elective Units		0	90
C	Qualification Elective Units You may select all your elective units from this Group		90	180

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 90		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
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	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 4. 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 90 points

Group B – Qualification Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 90		Weighting Points
UEENEEI116A	Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices	20
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
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

Group C – Qualification Elective Units You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 90 You may select all your elective units from this Group		Weighting Points
UEENEEE110A	Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs	60
UEENEEI151A	Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.	60
UEENEEI152A	Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems	60
UEENEEJ121A	Monitor and adjust refrigeration energy management systems	40
UEENEEJ122A	Diagnose faults in complex HVAC /refrigeration control systems	80
UEENEEJ123A	Commission complex (HVAC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	80
UEENEEJ124A	Commission refrigeration/air conditioning hydronic systems	80
UEENEEJ125A	Commission complex refrigeration systems and equipment	80
UEENEEJ126A	Commission complex refrigeration/air conditioning control systems	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

38.4%

24.3%

9.4%

Industries

21.6%

16.8%

14.4%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

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

Australian Apprenticeships

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