Overview About 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.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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- Install new refrigeration and air conditioning systems
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- Find and repair faults in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
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- Develop experience with the equipment used across the residential and commercial sectors of the industry
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- Dismantle and re-assemble mechanical components
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- 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.
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- Experience in working on residential and commercial air conditioning systems
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- The ability to work on commercial coolroom and freezer room systems
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- Become eligible for a NSW Fair Trading Refrigeration and Restricted Electrical licence and Full Refrigeration Handling Licence
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- Build a strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
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- Experience working in a team
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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This course is offered as an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
# ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.
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Apprenticeship
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To be eligible for this course, you must:
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- Be employed as an apprentice in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
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- Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
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Non-apprenticeship
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There may be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice. Enquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
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Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
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- Your Refrigerant Handling License
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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- An interest in how mechanical and electrical machines work
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- A reasonable level of fitness to use hand and power tools
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- The ability to work in confined spaces or at heights
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- 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.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: - Air-conditioning technician and - 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 study 0 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 study 0 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.
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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.
Units Units 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.
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.
Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. UEERL0002
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply UEERL0001
Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring UEERL0004
Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities UEECO0010
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TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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