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  • MEM31322
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

This qualification covers trade work in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR). It includes installing, testing, fault finding, maintaining and repairing systems in homes, businesses and industry, plus brazing, pipework, electrical work and handling refrigerants safely. If you already work in HVACR, your experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Refrigeration and air conditioning workers who install and service systems and want a formal qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Refrigeration mechanic
  • Air conditioning mechanic
  • HVAC technician
  • Refrigeration technician

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning units of competency to a value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below: All core units of competency listed below (totalling 69 points). Elective units of competency to a minimum value of 27 points. Appropriate elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a refrigeration and/or air conditioning trade environment. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit point values.

Core units

22 units
  1. MEM05006 (has a prerequisite)Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  2. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  3. MEM10002 (has a prerequisite)Terminate and connect electrical wiring
  4. MEM10009 (has a prerequisite)Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
  5. MEM10010 (has a prerequisite)Install pipework and pipework assemblies
  6. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  7. MEM12002 (has a prerequisite)Perform electrical/electronic measurement
  8. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  9. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  10. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  11. MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
  12. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  13. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  14. MEM17003 (has a prerequisite)Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
  15. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  16. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  17. MEM18046 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c
  18. MEM18049 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
  19. MEM18055 (has a prerequisite)Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
  20. MEM18083 (has a prerequisite)Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations
  21. MEM18086 (has a prerequisite)Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
  22. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

42 units
  1. MEM05001 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components
  2. MEM05003 (has a prerequisite)Perform soft soldering
  3. MEM05005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out mechanical cutting
  4. MEM05012 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  5. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  6. MEM07001 (has a prerequisite)Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
  7. MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
  8. MEM09011 (has a prerequisite)Apply basic engineering design concepts
  9. MEM10003 (has a prerequisite)Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.
  10. MEM10004 (has a prerequisite)Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
  11. MEM10005 (has a prerequisite)Commission programmable controller programs
  12. MEM10011 (has a prerequisite)Terminate and connect specialist cables
  13. MEM11009 (has a prerequisite)Handle/move bulk fluids/gases
  14. MEM11010 (has a prerequisite)Operate mobile load shifting equipment
  15. MEM10013 (has a prerequisite)Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework
  16. MEM11016 (has a prerequisite)Order materials
  17. MEM11022 (has a prerequisite)Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
  18. MEM12004 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement
  19. MEM13001 (has a prerequisite)Perform emergency first aid
  20. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  21. MEM13007 (has a prerequisite)Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers
  22. MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
  23. MEM15004 (has a prerequisite)Perform inspection
  24. MEM16004 (has a prerequisite)Perform internal/external customer service
  25. MEM16005 (has a prerequisite)Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
  26. MEM18003 (has a prerequisite)Use tools for precision work
  27. MEM18006 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision fitting of engineering components
  28. MEM18009 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
  29. MEM18011 (has a prerequisite)Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
  30. MEM18045 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply
  31. MEM18048 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits
  32. MEM18051 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits
  33. MEM18084 (has a prerequisite)Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems
  34. MEM18085 (has a prerequisite)Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances
  35. MEM18087 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
  36. MEM18088 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components
  37. MEM18089 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair central air handling systems
  38. MEM18090 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components
  39. MEM18091 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systems
  40. MEM18094 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair commercial refrigeration
  41. MEM18095 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment
  42. MEM18096 (has a prerequisite)Maintain, repair/replace and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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