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UEE32211 - Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with aUEE32211 – Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration signifies the competence and practical experience of an individual in the air-conditioning and refrigeration field. This certification caters to the demands of technicians engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. Depending on the specific regulations in each state or territory, additional criteria may be necessary to obtain this qualification.

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

Anywhere in Australia, you can obtain a certification with a nationally acknowledged credential.
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This qualification covers competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, and air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments.

Refrigerant Handling Licence:

The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence:

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

Electrical Occupation Licence:

The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification Description

Packaging Rules

Core units   

UEECD0007 

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

UEECD0016 

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

UEECD0019 

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* 

UEECD0020 

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* 

UEECD0042 

Solve problems in ELV single path circuits* 

UEECD0051 

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* 

UEECO0010 

Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities 

UEERA0031 

Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems* 

UEERA0035 

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems* 

UEERA0036 

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems* 

UEERA0044 

Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls* 

UEERA0045 

Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls* 

UEERA0050 

Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories* 

UEERA0051 

Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems* 

UEERA0052 

Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems* 

UEERA0053 

Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems* 

UEERA0059 

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings* 

UEERA0062 

Recover and charge refrigerants* 

UEERA0079 

Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants* 

UEERA0081 

Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls* 

UEERA0092 

Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits* 

UEERA0094 

Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations* 

UEERE0001 

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 

UEERL0001 

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply* 

UEERL0002 

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.* 

UEERL0004 

Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring* 

UEERL0005 

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures* 

Group A: Imported and common elective units.  

BSBOPS203 

Deliver a service to customers 

CPCCWHS1001 

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 

HLTAID009 

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

HLTAID011 

Provide First Aid 

ICTICT214 

Operate application software packages 

UEECD0011 

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 

UEECD0035 

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 

UEECO0002 

Maintain documentation 

UEECO0015 

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 

UEECO0017 

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 

UETTDRRF06 

Perform rescue from a live LV panel* 

Group B: Qualification elective units.  

UEEIC0013 

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers* 

UEERA0005 

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant 

UEERA0006 

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant 

UEERA0007 

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants 

UEERA0046 

Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment* 

UEERA0047 

Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment* 

UEERA0048 

Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0054 

Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems 

UEERA0057 

Operate ammonia refrigeration plant* 

UEERA0065 

Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0066 

Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0067 

Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0068 

Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems* 

UEERA0069 

Resolve problems in beverage dispensers* 

UEERA0070 

Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems* 

UEERA0071 

Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0072 

Resolve problems in hydronic systems* 

UEERA0073 

Resolve problems in ice making systems* 

UEERA0074 

Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0075 

Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0076 

Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets* 

UEERA0077 

Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0078 

Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0084 

Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems* 

UEERA0097 

Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems* 

UEERA0096 

Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems* 

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