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Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a UEE32220- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration via our RTO partners.
Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
UEE32220
Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.
This qualification of a UEE32220- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration provides the knowledge and skills required by an individual who wishes to work in the light vehicle automotive repair and service industry. Despite the specialized-sounding title, this is a general and highly practical degree for any person looking to get involved in the automotive mechanic industry. You will be qualified to tackle such universally important tasks as engine and transmission repairs, maintenance on steering, and other vital vehicle systems, especially on consumer automobiles.
Qualified workers in this trade often find themselves with opportunities to advance into a specialist position through their work, or in establishing their own mechanics’ business. Less typical paths of advancement exist in the design and development of today’s vehicle diagnostic software and tools or mechanics aids.
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
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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.). |
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
A total of 1210 weighting points comprising:
1070 core weighting points listed below; plus
140 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 140 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 80 and 140 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all electives units of 140 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Up to 30 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisites Companion Volume.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
Core units | Weighting Points | |
UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 |
UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work* | 20 |
UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components* | 40 |
UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment* | 20 |
UEECD0042 | Solve problems in ELV single path circuits* | 40 |
UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications* | 40 |
UEECO0010 | Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities | 60 |
UEERA0031 | Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems* | 60 |
UEERA0035 | Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems* | 20 |
UEERA0036 | Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems* | 60 |
UEERA0044 | Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls* | 40 |
UEERA0045 | Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls* | 30 |
UEERA0050 | Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories* | 60 |
UEERA0051 | Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems* | 80 |
UEERA0052 | Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems* | 40 |
UEERA0053 | Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems* | 60 |
UEERA0059 | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings* | 40 |
UEERA0062 | Recover and charge refrigerants* | 40 |
UEERA0079 | Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants* | 40 |
UEERA0081 | Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls* | 40 |
UEERA0092 | Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits* | 40 |
UEERA0094 | Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations* | 40 |
UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 |
UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply* | 20 |
UEERL0002 | Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.* | 20 |
UEERL0004 | Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring* | 60 |
UEERL0005 | Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures* | 20 |
Group A: Imported and common elective units | Weighting Points | |
BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | 20 |
CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 10 |
HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 10 |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 10 |
ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages | 20 |
UEECD0011 | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 20 |
UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 |
UEECO0002 | Maintain documentation | 20 |
UEECO0015 | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 20 |
UEECO0017 | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 20 |
UETDRMP007 | Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel* | 20 |
Group B: Qualification elective units | Weighting Points | |
UEEIC0013 | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers* | 60 |
UEERA0005 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant | 10 |
UEERA0006 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant | 10 |
UEERA0007 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants | 10 |
UEERA0046 | Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment* | 20 |
UEERA0047 | Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment* | 20 |
UEERA0048 | Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0054 | Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems | 20 |
UEERA0057 | Operate ammonia refrigeration plant* | 40 |
UEERA0065 | Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0066 | Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0067 | Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0068 | Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems* | 20 |
UEERA0069 | Resolve problems in beverage dispensers* | 40 |
UEERA0070 | Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems* | 40 |
UEERA0071 | Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0072 | Resolve problems in hydronic systems* | 40 |
UEERA0073 | Resolve problems in ice making systems* | 20 |
UEERA0074 | Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0075 | Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0076 | Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets* | 20 |
UEERA0077 | Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0078 | Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0084 | Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems* | 20 |
UEERA0097 | Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems* | 40 |
UEERA0098 | Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems* | 80 |
Speak to ITEC Australia about your goals, and allow us to guide you towards the qualification that will help you reach them.
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.
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.
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.
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