Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

ANZSCO Code: 342111

Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics assembled, installed, maintained, and repaired commercial and residential systems and equipment.

Occupation description

Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Their job involves:

Putting out installation reference points and determining task needs from drawings and specifications.
drilling holes, mounting bracket installation, pipe cutting, bending, and threading
installing and maintaining parts, including motors, condensers, evaporators, compressors,
copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil, and chilled water, as well as switches and gauges
connecting equipment by bolting, soldering, riveting, welding, and brazing pipes, and verifying alignment and fit accuracy
putting gas or fluid into systems to look for leaks
testing, inspecting, and modifying refrigeration system mechanisms
Using vacuum pumps, remove the test gas and fluid, then fill with refrigerant.
inspecting and overhauling refrigeration systems, identifying issues, and fixing and swapping out faulty parts
Modifying system mechanisms and controls, putting systems back together, and noting why they broke and what steps were taken to fix them.

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How will I be assessed?

Stage 1:

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your documentation to ensure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and knowledge to work as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.

Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:

Download the Evidence guide to find out what evidence you should provide with your application.
Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you apply for a Pathway 2 examination.

Stage 2:

Technical Interview

If you make it through Stage 1, you will have a technical interview with our assessor. The assessor will question you regarding your application of the knowledge needed to work in your trade in Australia.

Stage 3:

Practical Assessment

If you pass Stage 2, you will be evaluated by an assessor through a Practical Assessment. In this assessment, you will carry out a number of tasks based on the workplace that showcase your trade knowledge.

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What skills and knowledge do I need?

The UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the qualification that is pertinent to this position.

To receive this certification, you will need to prove that you are proficient in the following competency units. Each unit of competency defines a subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses.

Core Units

The UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the qualification that is pertinent to this position.

Core Units

Code	Title
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*
UEECD0042	Solve problems in ELV single path circuits*
UEECD0051	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*
UEECO0010	Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities
UEERA0031	Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems*
UEERA0035	Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems*
UEERA0036	Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems*
UEERA0044	Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls*
UEERA0045	Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls*
UEERA0050	Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories*
UEERA0051	Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems*
UEERA0052	Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems*
UEERA0053	Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems*
UEERA0059	Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings*
UEERA0062	Recover and charge refrigerants*
UEERA0079	Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants*
UEERA0081	Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls*
UEERA0092	Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits*
UEERA0094	Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations*
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEERL0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEERL0001	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply*
UEERL0002	Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.*
UEERL0004	Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring*
UEERL0005	Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures*

Elective Units

Code	Title
UEERA006	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
UEECD0007	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
UEERA0074	Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems*
UEERA0066	Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems*
UEERA0070	Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems*
UEERA0084	Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems*
UEERA0067	Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems*

All required and elective competency units must be completed successfully.

NOTE: indicates that a unit requires a prerequisite/s

Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR)

When someone passes the practical skills assessment for the UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, VETASSESS issues them with an OTSR, a type of technical skills documentation. The OTSR enumerates the technical abilities and knowledge proven about the qualification and any deficiencies that must be filled to reach the complete standard, such as the Australian wiring regulations for electrical trades.

You will be granted a Trainee License against the OTSR by the Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC), the leading authority for Australia’s refrigeration and air conditioning sector. This license will allow you to work under supervision until you fulfill the complete (unrestricted) license requirements. You must also receive extra permits and permissions from state and territorial regulators to fulfill other non-skill requirements. These requirements change depending on the state or territory where you wish to work. Refer to the attached file for additional details regarding license requirements.

https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanic

To obtain a UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and a full license, you must

a minimum Australian context gap training, and
A period of supervised employment in your trade.

Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) in Australia provide gap training courses, including TAFE institutions. Further details regarding gap training are available on the Energy Skills Australia website.

Following your successful completion of the gap training and receipt of a Statement of Attainment from the RTO, you have the following options:

Apply for your Certificate III qualification from the RTO, where you finished your gap training. Then, to obtain a full license, you can show this qualification to the appropriate licensing authority OR

To obtain your Certificate III, submit an application to cdrforAustralia. After reviewing your gap training records, cdrforAustralia will provide you the necessary Certificate III qualification. You can show this qualification to the appropriate licensing authority to get a complete license. Please be aware that in addition to possible extra requirements, cdrforAustralia will charge an administrative fee for providing the qualification.

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone who has experience in your field and is familiar with your qualifications will evaluate your skills and knowledge. As Australia’s top trade assessment organization, VETASSES can evaluate 27 distinct trade occupations.

Step 1

Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.

Step 2

Understand the Assessment Process

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

Apply now.