This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to retrofit, modify, service and repairing air-conditioning and HVAC systems for various types of light vehicles. Information on this page is for Australian residents; course not available to international students
Course Descriptions
This course aims to help new employees who work in the automotive garage to obtain the Automotive Air Conditioning licence /Accreditation with the Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC). Our automotive air conditioning training courses are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to improve their competitive advantage. Our instructors are highly trained and make use of advanced learning techniques to enable participants to achieve their training objectives.
The AURSS00044 Skill set 3 unit and AUR20218- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology meets one of the documentary evidence requirements for the automotive air conditioning licence issued by Accreditation with the Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC). (Individuals who attain AUR20218 will be considered eligible to obtain an Automotive Air Conditioning Licence excluding: Install air conditioning systems; and Overhaul air conditioning system components). To know more about our automotive air conditioning course, feel free to connect with us.
Qualifications and Recognition
Entry Requirements
Students must compete at least year 10 in Australian school (or any other native English speaking countries) or above to be able to comply with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Literacy and Numeracy requirements of this course.
At least 18 years old, be physically fit to fulfil the training and assessment requirements of this program.
Basic knowledge of automotive engine would be an advantage to undertake this course. During the training you will need to apply for a trainee’s license to able to undertake the practical tasks and at the completion of the course you will be able to apply for a full Handling licence through ARCTICK. https://www.arctick.org/licensing/trainee-licences.
Skill Set Details
Skill set
AURSS00044 – Vehicle Air Conditioning Service, Retrofit and Repair Skill Set 3 unit studies equivalent to 10 working days theory and practical classes
1- AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
2- AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
3- AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
Skill Set Description and RPL
This is a skill set covering the fundamental requirements for servicing, diagnosing and repairing faults, and retrofitting and modifying air conditioning and HVAC systems of vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This skill set involves licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for Classroom training, Skill Set Requirements A total of 3 units of competency must be completed. And to gain a Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology as a full qualification. You could ask for credit transferred from certificate 3 unit or recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Recognition of prior learning defined
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is defined in the AQF as follows:
Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior
Learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual
Application for credit
Delivery Mode
Part Time ,Full Time.
Location
UTA Institute of Technology, 58 Newlands Road, Reservoir, Victoria 3073.
Study Mode
Face to face.
Experienced Mechanics
RPL nrol for 10 unit and study three 3 Air Conditioning units.
Costs
The Skill set AURSS00044 course costs $1350 which covers 3 units, which accounts for $1150 + $200 admin and Material, Textbook fee
Duration
300 hours during 15 weeks (full-time) or 30 weeks (part-time)
Intakes
Monthly
Students must bring their own PPE
Pathways Information
- The skill set may only be undertaken in addition to or as part of course.
- Refer to the (UTF01A – Enrolment Agreement) on www.utait.edu.au
- Government funded: There is no government funded place for this program.
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Unit of competency
To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete the total number of units = 13
7 core units plus 6 elective units, listed below 13 units of competency.
On completion, you will be awarded the AUR20218- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology. Students who partly complete the program will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
UTA Institute of Technology recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
- AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
- AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
- AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
- AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Experienced mechanics may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning according to their learning experience and qualification (ex. Certificate III in Automotive…) and enrol to study three 3 Air Conditioning units.
Recognition of prior learning defined
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is defined in the AQF as follows:
Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior
Learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual
Application for credit
FAQs
UTAIT Frequently Asked Questions
To enroll for 3-unit Skill set – Vehicle Air Conditioning Service, Retrofit and Repair Or Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology, click on the Enrolment or call us icon. After clicking the Enrolment icon, you will be directed to a page where you can fill in the form with your details and click Submit.
You will have classes at our campus at UTA Institute of Technology, 58 Newlands Road, Reservoir, Victoria 3073. Also, you can choose to study Skill set unit equivalent to 10 working day or full time and part time with face to face teaching for 300 hours during 15 weeks (full-time) or 30 weeks (part-time).or online classes available through Microsoft teams and that to cover the theory side off each unit.
You should be at least 18 years old and physically fit for the assessments and training. Completion of year 10 in an Australian school or being able to comply with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Literacy and Numeracy requirements of this course is a must. Also, you should have a basic knowledge of automotive engines and need to apply for a trainee’s license to undertake practical tasks.
Intakes are monthly and students should bring their own PPE. Call 03 9462 3464 to know more about the intake and start dates.
The Skill set AURSS00044 course costs $1350 which covers 3 units, which accounts for $1150 + $200 admin and Material, Textbook fee. In order to complete the qualification, you must complete 13 units in total. AUR20218 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology. And for feather formation Refer to UTF28-01 Fees and Charges Schedule 2019-2020 regard the full qualification fee.
For the skill set duration Equivalent to 10 working day about to cover theories and practical for the three units and for the full course duration is 300 hours where you can choose to complete it in 15 weeks (full-time) or 30 weeks (part -time). The course is conducted face to face at the UTAIT campus.
With this course, you will obtain an Automotive Air Conditioning Accreditation with the Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd. (ARC). This will make you employable with several automotive garages and companies.
Yes, you will be awarded the AUR20218- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology. Those students that complete only a part of the program Skill set will be given a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. AURSS00044 – Vehicle Air Conditioning Service, Retrofit and Repair Skill Set
Skill set details
AURSS00044 – Vehicle Air Conditioning Service, Retrofit and Repair Skill Set 3 unit studies equivalent to 10 working days theory and practical classes
- AURETU003- Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETU004- Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETU005- Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
Description
This is a skill set covering the fundamental requirements for servicing, diagnosing and repairing faults, and retrofitting and modifying air conditioning and HVAC systems of vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.