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Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Port Macquarie

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

4 years

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

8 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$14,550

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development. In this course you will complete:

    • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams
    • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
    • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
    • Portfolio of work

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
    Workplace performance and evidence is required as this is an Apprenticeship.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

  • Student workbooks/textbooks to be advised for approximately $450.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • Be employed as an apprentice in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
    • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

    • an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
    • employed full time
    • signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
    • seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technition after successful completion

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.

  • Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007

  • Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016

  • Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019

  • Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0020

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Course delivery Studying on Campus

Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.

Port Macquarie

Situated at the mouth of the Hastings River, TAFE NSW Port Macquarie offers students all the advantages of big city training and education, with all the benefits of a relaxed, laid back lifestyle. With great hospitality, tourism, massage therapy, graphic design, fashion design and electrical and electronics courses on offer, TAFE NSW Port Macquarie is an ideal place to study for a qualification.

Campus address

70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie 2444

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Hair and beauty training academy

  • Fashion design studios

  • Commercial training kitchens

  • Solar COLA, an outdoor education and energy training centre

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed