The Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic’s Licence will have the following Scope of Work:

• Disconnect/reconnect R&AC equipment.
• Fault find R&AC power and control circuits.
• Modify, replace or repair within the R&AC “package”.
• Modify R&AC control circuits in switchboards/panels.
• Assemble factory supplied cable between R&AC split system components (up to 4kW).

The licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.

To satisfy the Board that you have completed an approved apprenticeship and that you are competent to be licensed, you are required to provide the following information to EnergySafety’s Licence Office:

• A completed application form.
• Copy of the Trade Certificate for the trade of ‘Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical)’, issued by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
• Copy of the Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
• Current copy of the Record of Results, issued by the RTO listing all the Unit of Competence that have been completed successfully.
• Non-refundable application fee.
• Five-yearly registration fee.
• Proof of identification.

Where a Restricted Electrical Licence has not been applied for within six months of completing the apprenticeship, a letter is required explaining why an application was not submitted, who the employer was and the electrical work carried out since completing the apprenticeship.

Please contact your state’s licensing body for up to date information as requirements do change. ITEC Australia is not an RTO or licensing body