Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing
This qualification covers advanced fault finding, repair, commissioning and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Work can include commercial cold storage, air conditioning, air distribution and special systems, plus the rules for buying and handling refrigerants. People already servicing these systems may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- UEE Electrotechnology
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- UEE42720 Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Experienced air conditioning and refrigeration technicians who handle complex faults and want a higher-level qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Senior refrigeration technician
- Air conditioning service technician
- HVAC service technician
- Refrigeration leading hand
Qualification structure
A total of 1350 weighting points comprising: 1170 core weighting points listed below; plus 180 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 180 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 90 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 90 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 90 and 180 weighting points must be taken from Group C; or all electives units of 180 weighting points can be taken from Group C. Up to 90 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, 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. If weighting points are not listed for an imported unit in any other UEE qualification, default weighting will be 10 points. 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
29 units- UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- 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
- UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
- UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
- UEECD0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
- UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- UEERA0031 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
- UEERA0032 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in complex air conditioning/refrigeration systems
- UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
- UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
- UEERA0044 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
- UEERA0045 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
- UEERA0050 (has a prerequisite)Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories
- UEERA0099 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems
- UEERA0052 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems
- UEERA0053 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems
- UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
- UEERA0062 (has a prerequisite)Recover and charge refrigerants
- UEERA0079 (has a prerequisite)Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants
- UEERA0081 (has a prerequisite)Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls
- UEERA0094 (has a prerequisite)Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations
- UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
- UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- UEERL0002 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
- UEERL0004 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
- UEERL0005 (has a prerequisite)Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
44 unitsGroup A: Imported and common elective units.
- BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
- BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- ICTICT214Operate application software packages
- UEECD0011Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
- UEECD0035Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
- UEECO0002Maintain documentation
- UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
- UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Group B: Qualification elective units.
- UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
- UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
- UEERA0005Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant
- UEERA0006Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
- UEERA0007Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
- UEERA0046 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
- UEERA0047 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
- UEERA0048 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- UEERA0054Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- UEERA0065 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems
- UEERA0066 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems
- UEERA0067 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems
- UEERA0068 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems
- UEERA0069 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in beverage dispensers
- UEERA0070 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems
- UEERA0072 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in hydronic systems
- UEERA0073 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in ice making systems
- UEERA0074 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems
- UEERA0075 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems
- UEERA0076 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets
- UEERA0077 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems
- UEERA0078 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems
- UEERA0084 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- UEERA0097 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems
- UEERA0098 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems
Group C: Qualification elective units.
- UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
- UEEIC0014 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
- UEEIC0015 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
- UEERA0010 (has a prerequisite)Commission complex heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- UEERA0011 (has a prerequisite)Commission complex refrigeration systems and equipment
- UEERA0012 (has a prerequisite)Commission complex refrigeration/air conditioning control systems
- UEERA0013 (has a prerequisite)Commission refrigeration/air conditioning hydronic systems
- UEERA0033 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose faults in complex HVAC/refrigeration control systems
- UEERA0056 (has a prerequisite)Monitor and adjust refrigeration energy management systems
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
LICENSING
regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).
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