COURSE • UEE32225

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Build air conditioning and refrigeration trade skills for installation, service, and maintenance pathways.

Course code
UEE32225
Course area
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
Entry and eligibility
Confirmed before enrolment
Delivery type
Blended / practical training
Partner arrangements
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COURSE OVERVIEW

Understand the current course pathway

This pathway supports learners working towards trade-relevant capability in air conditioning, refrigeration, service, installation, and maintenance environments. Confirmed partner RTOs manage recognised training and assessment while All Skills College supports course guidance.

COURSE FOCUS Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
COURSE CAPABILITY PLAN

Key areas covered

  1. 01
    Install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems following safe work and industry standards
  2. 02
    Work with refrigeration circuits: pressure checks, leak testing, evacuation and charging (as required by workplace and regulations)
  3. 03
    Diagnose faults using systematic troubleshooting, testing instruments and technical documentation

WHO THIS COURSE MAY SUIT

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Course suitability, entry requirements and the applicable partner arrangement are confirmed before enrolment.

01

People exploring structured training

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02

People building on existing knowledge

Discuss how the current course content may relate to your experience and goals.

03

People exploring RPL

Relevant experience may be considered through RPL, subject to evidence review against applicable requirements.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

What to consider before enrolment

Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.
ENTRY PREREQUISITES

What may apply before you start

There are pre-requisites for this course. These may include fitness, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, age, safety or other entry requirements, and may vary between our partner RTOs. Please discuss these requirements with our staff before enrolment.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Skills and knowledge you can build

Review the current learning outcomes recorded for this course. Successful completion requires meeting all applicable training and assessment requirements.

  • Install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems following safe work and industry standards
  • Work with refrigeration circuits: pressure checks, leak testing, evacuation and charging (as required by workplace and regulations)
  • Diagnose faults using systematic troubleshooting, testing instruments and technical documentation
  • Install and commission controls, components and associated electrical connections within scope
  • Document work, complete compliance checks and communicate clearly with customers and teams

COURSE STRUCTURE

Units in this course

Core and elective units are shown from the current course record. Final unit and elective arrangements are confirmed before enrolment.

Core units

27 units
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Core
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work Core
UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components Core
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment Core
UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits Core
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications Core
UEECO0010 Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities Core
UEERA0031 Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems Core
UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems Core
UEERA0036 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems Core
UEERA0044 Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls Core
UEERA0045 Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls Core
UEERA0050 Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories Core
UEERA0052 Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems Core
UEERA0053 Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems Core
UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings Core
UEERA0062 Recover and charge refrigerants Core
UEERA0079 Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants Core
UEERA0081 Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls Core
UEERA0092 Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits Core
UEERA0094 Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations Core
UEERA0099 Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems Core
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector Core
UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply Core
UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. Core
UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring Core
UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures Core
Elective units 37 units View units
BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers Elective
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Elective
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Elective
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Elective
ICTICT214 Operate application software packages Elective
UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes Elective
UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus Elective
UEECO0002 Maintain documentation Elective
UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs Elective
UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs Elective
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers Elective
UEERA0005 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant Elective
UEERA0006 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant Elective
UEERA0007 Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants Elective
UEERA0046 Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment Elective
UEERA0047 Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment Elective
UEERA0048 Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0054 Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems Elective
UEERA0057 Operate ammonia refrigeration plant Elective
UEERA0065 Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0066 Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0067 Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0068 Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems Elective
UEERA0069 Resolve problems in beverage dispensers Elective
UEERA0070 Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems Elective
UEERA0071 Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0072 Resolve problems in hydronic systems Elective
UEERA0073 Resolve problems in ice making systems Elective
UEERA0074 Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0075 Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0076 Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets Elective
UEERA0077 Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0078 Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0084 Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems Elective
UEERA0097 Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems Elective
UEERA0098 Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems Elective
UETDRMP007 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel Elective

Available electives may vary under the applicable partner RTO arrangement. Confirm the current selection before enrolment.

POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS

Where this course may lead

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STARTING POINT UEE32225 · Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

ROLE CONTEXTS

Career directions

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician
  • Refrigeration Mechanic (Commercial)
  • HVAC Service Technician
  • Installation Technician (Split, Ducted & Packaged Systems)
  • Self-employed HVAC Contractor

FURTHER STUDY

Study pathways

PRACTICAL ENVIRONMENTS

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TRAINING, ASSESSMENT & RPL

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All Skills College delivers training and conducts assessment under formal third-party arrangements with partner RTOs. The relevant partner RTO provides oversight and issues qualifications or Statements of Attainment.

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

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Current RTO partners for this course

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RTO 45960

National Polytechnic of Australia

Primary partner RTO

Legal name
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN
65 629 268 462
ACN
629 268 462
Initial registration
1 February 2023
RTO 41138

Australia Institute of Business & Technology

Partner RTO

Legal name
Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd
ABN
37 168 731 048
ACN
168 731 048
Initial registration
4 May 2015

COURSE QUESTIONS

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What entry requirements apply?
Entry, evidence and eligibility requirements depend on the applicable partner RTO and pathway. Our team can explain current requirements before enrolment.
Can relevant experience be considered through RPL?
Relevant work history, prior learning or practical experience may be considered. Evidence must be reviewed against applicable requirements.
How are units and partner arrangements confirmed?
Current unit and partner arrangements are confirmed before enrolment.
Does course completion guarantee a job or licence?
No. Course completion does not guarantee employment or a licence. Separate employer and regulator requirements may apply.

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