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Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

This qualification covers developing systems, choosing equipment, and commissioning, maintaining and fault finding refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It includes heat loads, HVAC air and water systems, commercial cold storage and the rules for handling refrigerants. If you already work at this level, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
UEE51220 Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced HVAC and refrigeration workers who design, plan or manage systems and want a diploma for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • HVAC engineer
  • Refrigeration engineer
  • HVAC designer
  • Mechanical services coordinator

Qualification structure

A total of 1670 weighting points comprising: 1540 core weighting points listed below; plus 130 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 130 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 30 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 50 weighting points can be taken from Group C. And between 50 and 130 weighting points must be taken from Group D; or all electives units of 130 weighting points can be taken from Group D. Up to 60 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-requisites Companion Volume. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.

Core units

35 units
  1. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  2. UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  3. UEECD0016 (has a prerequisite)Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
  4. UEECD0019 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  5. UEECD0020 (has a prerequisite)Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  6. UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
  7. UEECD0027Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  8. UEECD0042 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in ELV single path circuits
  9. UEECD0051 (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  10. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  11. UEERA0001 (has a prerequisite)Analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systems
  12. UEERA0002 (has a prerequisite)Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems
  13. UEERA0031 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
  14. UEERA0034 (has a prerequisite)Establish heat loads for commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning applications
  15. UEERA0035 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
  16. UEERA0036 (has a prerequisite)Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
  17. UEERA0038 (has a prerequisite)Establish the thermodynamic parameters of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  18. UEERA0042 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate thermodynamic and fluid parameters of refrigeration systems
  19. UEERA0044 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls
  20. UEERA0045 (has a prerequisite)Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls
  21. UEERA0050 (has a prerequisite)Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories
  22. UEERA0099 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems
  23. UEERA0052 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems
  24. UEERA0053 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems
  25. UEERA0059 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
  26. UEERA0062 (has a prerequisite)Recover and charge refrigerants
  27. UEERA0079 (has a prerequisite)Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants
  28. UEERA0081 (has a prerequisite)Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls
  29. UEERA0092 (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits
  30. UEERA0094 (has a prerequisite)Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations
  31. UEERE0015Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
  32. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  33. UEERL0002 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
  34. UEERL0004 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
  35. 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

55 units

Group A: Imported and common elective units.

  1. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  2. BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  3. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  4. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
  5. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  6. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
  7. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  8. HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  9. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  10. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  11. MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  12. MEM30032Produce basic engineering drawings
  13. MEM30033 (has a prerequisite)Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models

Group B: Qualification elective units.

  1. UEERA0005Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant
  2. UEERA0006Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
  3. UEERA0007Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants
  4. UEERA0046 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
  5. UEERA0047 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
  6. UEERA0048 (has a prerequisite)Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems
  7. UEERA0054Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  8. UEERA0065 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems
  9. UEERA0066 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems
  10. UEERA0067 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems
  11. UEERA0068 (has a prerequisite)Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems
  12. UEERA0069 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in beverage dispensers
  13. UEERA0070 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems
  14. UEERA0071 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems
  15. UEERA0072 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in hydronic systems
  16. UEERA0073 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in ice making systems
  17. UEERA0075 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems
  18. UEERA0076 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets
  19. UEERA0077 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems
  20. UEERA0078 (has a prerequisite)Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems
  21. UEERA0084 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems
  22. UEERA0097 (has a prerequisite)Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems
  23. UEERA0098 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems

Group C: Qualification elective units.

  1. UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
  2. UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
  3. UEERA0060 (has a prerequisite)Produce HVAC/R control system diagrams
  4. UEERA0061 (has a prerequisite)Produce HVAC/R system design drawings
  5. UEERA0080 (has a prerequisite)Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories
  6. UEERA0082 (has a prerequisite)Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories

Group D: Qualification elective units.

  1. UEECD0039 (has a prerequisite)Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
  2. UEECO0014 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
  3. UEERA0014 (has a prerequisite)Design ammonia refrigerated systems
  4. UEERA0015 (has a prerequisite)Design carbon dioxide refrigerated systems
  5. UEERA0016 (has a prerequisite)Design commercial refrigeration systems and select components
  6. UEERA0021 (has a prerequisite)Design control systems for refrigeration or heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  7. UEERA0022 (has a prerequisite)Design heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and select components
  8. UEERA0023 (has a prerequisite)Design hydrocarbon refrigerated systems
  9. UEERA0025 (has a prerequisite)Design industrial refrigeration systems and select components
  10. UEERA0027 (has a prerequisite)Design secondary refrigerant systems
  11. UEERA0028 (has a prerequisite)Determine noise and vibration encountered in HVAC/R applications
  12. UEERA0039 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate and report on building services energy management systems
  13. UEERA0040 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate and report on the indoor air quality of buildings

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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