Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
This qualification covers installing, starting up and decommissioning single head split air conditioners and heat pump systems up to 18 kW refrigeration. It includes refrigerant tubing, pressure and leak testing, reading drawings and safety, but not service, repair or electrical work. Installers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- UEE Electrotechnology
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- UEE20111 Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who install split system air conditioners or heat pumps and want their skills formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Split system installer
- Air conditioning installer
- Heat pump installer
- Air conditioning installer assistant
Qualification structure
A total of 370 weighting points comprising: 350 core weighting points listed below; plus 20 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Up to 20 weighting points of the general elective units, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed, weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC). There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
Core units
10 units- UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0016 (has a prerequisite)Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
- UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
- UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- UEERA0049 (has a prerequisite)Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
- UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
- UEERA0064 (has a prerequisite)Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
- UEERE0001Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
10 unitsImported and common elective units
- BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
- CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
- UEECO0002Maintain documentation
- UEECO0016Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work
- UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
- UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
- UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- UEERL0003 (has a prerequisite)Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
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