Courses
School of Construction and Electrical
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
Program Code: MEM30205
Brief description of course and work roles
The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Airconditioning) develops the skills needed to work as a qualified refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic.
These refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics normally install and repair refrigeration and airconditioning systems. Duties include fault-finding and repair of compressors, chiller units, blower unit fan systems, electronic control units, air balance units, refrigeration recharge units, high and low pressure vacuum pumps and duct work sections.
Duties could also include the fabrication of pipes and component fitting, and some specialists also work with electronic circuits and refrigerant gasses.
Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics are mostly employed in small businesses, servicing domestic equipment such as airconditioners, fridges and freezers, as well as in and industrial plants (eg: cool stores and large snap freezers).
Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics use specialist measuring equipment and work from detailed drawings using the following equipment: pipe manufacturing tools (flaring tools, pipe cutters etc.); welding equipment including electric and gas brazing/silver soldering and materials handling equipment.
Entrance requirements
This course is specifically designed for those who have current industry experience or have graduated locally in a related discipline.
Selection will be based on industry experience, relevant previous education and an interview with APTC staff. Short-listed applicants will need to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the selection procedure as well as a Skills Assessment Program, which will help APTC staff determine your level within the Australian qualification system.
Duration
960 hours (maximum)
This course should take around 2-3 years part-time.
Actual time spent will depend on your individual circumstances. Some people will be exempted certain units if they have relevant work experience or qualifications. This system is known as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you think you may qualify for RCC/RPL, please submit evidence of your prior experience or learning with your application, as it may well shorten the length of your course. Ask for more information when you enrol.