Duration
78 weeks
(66 weeks tuition + 12 weeks break)
Location
NSW | QLD Campuses
Tuition Fee
Offshore Int Student: $22,200*
Onshore Student Visa Holder: $19,500*
*Non-Tuition Fees not included
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78 weeks
(66 weeks tuition + 12 weeks break)
NSW | QLD Campuses
Offshore Int Student: $22,200*
Onshore Student Visa Holder: $19,500*
UEE42720 – Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing provides competencies in high level fault diagnosis and rectification, commissioning and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation, air-conditioning, air distribution equipment and/or special applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Pre-Enrolment Information
Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation with one of our approved Education Agents or delegated AIBT staff.
A Pre-Enrolment Consultation session may be provided to a prospective student one or more times to provide the prospective student additional time and/or information to make an informed decision. In addition, the communication channels used for conducting Pre-Enrolment Consultation sessions can be in various forms such as Face-To-Face, Video Conference, telephone call, and email.
Students will be provided with clear and accurate information about their course before enrolment to allow students to make an informed decision.
During this Pre-Enrolment Consultation session, prospective students will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide them to make a formal decision that will reflect their existing skills and competencies and meet their needs. International students will be provided with a Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout to ensure they understand the support services provided and their obligations as an international student.
International students should ensure that they have read the Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout available on the ‘How to Apply’ page under the ‘Get Started’ tab on this website.
Please Note:
Blended Delivery (NSW | QLD)
This qualification will be provided by face-to-face training session at the college, workshop facility, and online live webinar training via a web-hosted online training service (e.g., Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting). However, in any special circumstances, the mode of delivery can be adjusted reasonably and fair to the client cohorts.
Student visa holders are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
The mode of delivery of RPL candidates depends on the process and outcome of the RPL. The candidates can refer to the process of RPL from the Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Information Kit – RPL Kit and RPL Strategy. For more information, please contact student support at studentsupport@aibtglobal.edu.au
Tech Science Workshop (NSW)
Unit 7, 9A Foundry Road
Seven Hills NSW 2147
Tech Science Workshop (QLD)
Unit 7, 27 Selhurst Street
Coopers Plains Qld 4108
Tech Science Workshop (TAS)
Unit 1, 22 Maxwells Road
Cambridge TAS 7170
AIBT – Monthly intakes except June and December
Study Period
In a year, there are two study periods*:
*Note: Students may be required to continue their study during the June break and December break. The study classes in June and December can be arranged due to special circumstances (e.g., lack of academic progress or under the intervention strategy plan.)
To achieve a Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE42720), a total of 35 units must be completed:
29 Core units
Plus 6 Elective units
of which a total of weighting of 180 points points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table within training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE42720
Note: UEENEEJ109A – Those holding a Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing trade qualification or equivalent” meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.
Please note all electives are pre-selected by AIBT.
For more information on the course content, visit:
Training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE42720
This qualification must be delivered as per the packaging rules, even if a core unit/named elective has been superseded, until such time as the qualification has been updated and this update is reflected on the National Register, training.gov.au, and is listed on the RTO’s Scope of Registration. There are many situations where it is considered beneficial for the student to receive the updated training that reflects the current skill needs of the relevant industry so a provider may choose to deliver the updated unit, issue a statement of attainment for those unit/s and then provide credit transfer – by mapping backwards – to the units named within the qualification.
If this still does not ascertain a ‘competent’ result, the student may need to undertake gap training against the destination qualification. |
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here
International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.
There are no pre-requisites for this course
HANDLING/ ADMINISTRATION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Handling Fee – $200
OSHC FEE
International students must have adequate health insurance while in Australia.
It is a condition of your visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your student visa. OSHC is insurance to assist international students to meet the costs of medical and hospital care.
You can organise your own OSHC, or we can assist you, as AIBT has an agreement with Bupa, one of Australia’s major health insurance providers. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.bupa.com.au
UNDER 18’S FEE
We are partnered with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) – Australia’s Largest Homestay provider.
The homestay fee includes 3 meals and all amenities and may cost up to $350/week. Please visit https://www.homestaynetwork.org/students/pricing/ for more information about our prices in each campus location.
OTHER FEES
Additional fees will be incurred for re-enrolment, resubmission, credit transfer and certificate re-issuance. For further information, please visit the individual course page on our website: http://go.aibt.global/other-fees
Pre-Enrolment Information
Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation with one of our approved Education Agents or delegated AIBT staff.
A Pre-Enrolment Consultation session may be provided to a prospective student one or more times to provide the prospective student additional time and/or information to make an informed decision. In addition, the communication channels used for conducting Pre-Enrolment Consultation sessions can be in various forms such as Face-To-Face, Video Conference, telephone call, and email.
Students will be provided with clear and accurate information about their course before enrolment to allow students to make an informed decision.
During this Pre-Enrolment Consultation session, prospective students will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide them to make a formal decision that will reflect their existing skills and competencies and meet their needs. International students will be provided with a Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout to ensure they understand the support services provided and their obligations as an international student.
International students should ensure that they have read the Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout available on the ‘How to Apply’ page under the ‘Get Started’ tab on this website.
OHS:
Practice in workplace and during training is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety.
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Legislation:
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 apply to this qualification. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2004B01432
Electrical Authorisation Licenced Occupation of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic:
Each state and territory has different requirements in relation to Australian context gap training and electrical authorisation for the licenced occupation of Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic.
NEW SOUTH WALES:
To apply for a refrigerant handling licence and the Provisional Tradesperson Certificate, Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) holders wishing to work in New South Wales (NSW) must contact:
IMPORTANT: Both licences are required to work in NSW as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (under supervision).
Holders of a Trainee Licence and a Provisional Tradesperson Certificate must:
On successful completion of Australian context gap training and supervised employment, applicants are eligible to apply for a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211).
On receipt of the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), an applicant may apply for a full Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (2 years) with ARC and an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Licence or Certificate with New South Wales Fair Trading.
For specific information about airconditioning and refrigeration licences in NSW please contact the following:
Australian Refrigeration Council
| Telephone | 1300 884 483 |
| enquire@arctick.org | |
| Address | Locked Bag 3033 BOX HILL VIC 3128 |
| Website | https://www.arctick.org |
New South Wales Fair Trading
| Telephone | 13 32 20 |
| HBLicensing@finance.nsw.gov.au | |
| Address | NSW Fair Trading PO Box 972 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 |
| Website | NSW Fair Trading |
QUEENSLAND:
Refrigerant handling licence
To apply for a refrigerant handling licence, OTSR holders wishing to work in Queensland (QLD) must contact the:
Holders of a Trainee Licence must:
On successful completion of Australian context gap training and supervised employment, applicants are eligible to apply for a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211).
On receipt of the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), an applicant may apply for a full Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (2 years).
For more information about airconditioning and refrigeration licences in QLD, please contact:
Australian Refrigeration Council.
| Telephone | 1300 884 483 |
| enquire@arctick.org | |
| Address | Locked Bag 3033 BOX HILL VIC 3128 |
| Website | https://www.arctick.org |
Electrical work licence
A person who holds an OTSR as an airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic must obtain the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211) before being eligible for a restricted electrical work licence in Queensland. Whilst holding the OTSR and the Trainee Licence, you must have a licensed person carry out the disconnecting, reconnecting and fault finding of any electrical equipment you are required to work on.
On receipt of the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, you may apply for a restricted electrical work licence. In most cases applicants will be issued with an electrical work training permit and will need to undertake additional on and off the job training to obtain the licence. For more information please contact the Electrical Safety Office on 1300 632 993.
Refrigeration and Airconditioning work licence
A holder of a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211) and a Refrigerant Handling Licence issued by the ARC is required to apply to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for licensing for refrigeration and airconditioning work. For more information please visit the QBCC website www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or contact QBCC on 139 333.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Licensing/Regulatory Information |
| UEENEEE038B | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. |
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
| UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
| UEENEEE103A | Solve problems in ELV single path circuits | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, they are subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. |
| UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
| UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
| UEENEEE117A | Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures | The competency described in this unit does not directly require a license to practice but is subject to regulations for occupational health and safety. |
| UEENEEE124A | Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. |
| UEENEEE137A | Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety. In the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
| UEENEEJ102A | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ103A | Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ104A | Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ106A | Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ107A | Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| UEENEEJ108A | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some States/Territories, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ109A | Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work and in particular working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. |
| UEENEEJ110A | Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls | The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ111A | Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work and in particular working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ112A | Diagnose and rectify faults in complex air conditioning/ refrigeration systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. However other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ113A | Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. However other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ153A | Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where appliances are connected to fixed wiring at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for servicing refrigeration or air conditioning appliance in particular when working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures. |
| UEENEEJ170A | Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work and in particular working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures |
| UEENEEK145A | Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the work place subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of operating certain equipment. |
| UEENEEP012A | Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring | The skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. However other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| UEENEEP017A | Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| UEENEEP024A | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| UEENEEP025A | Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply | The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation | No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships | No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| UEENEEJ123A | Commission complex (HVAC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work and in particular working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
| UEENEEJ125A | Commission complex refrigeration systems and equipment | The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. In some States/Territories a licence is required to practise this unit in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work and in particular working with refrigerants. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety. Note: |
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing (UEE42720) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
AIBT does not guarantee that:
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Servicing Mechanic
Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
This qualification will only fulfil the academic requirements, not a licensed trade qualification. For more information please visit: The Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC).
Australia Institute of Business and Technology acknowledges and pays respect to the past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
