This qualification is designed to provide learners with essential skills and knowledge for careers in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, with a focus on systems for food storage, preservation, and building air distribution. The qualification encompasses key areas including:

Core Competencies: Learners gain skills in selecting components, installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Regulatory Requirements: The program also covers industry regulations for purchasing and handling refrigerants, ensuring compliance with established standards.

Licensing and Regulatory Details:

Refrigerant Handling Licence: Completing this qualification fulfills the training criteria for the national Refrigerant Handling Licence, required for work involving fluorocarbon refrigerants. This licence ensures learners are prepared to manage refrigerants safely and meet environmental guidelines.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence: Depending on regional requirements, additional workplace practices and adherence to WHS/OHS standards may be necessary for those working in this field.

Electrical Occupation Licence: By completing this qualification and the relevant restricted electrical units, learners generally meet the requirements for a restricted electrical licence, permitting work on electrical systems above 50V AC or 120V DC, as often needed in refrigeration and air conditioning.