Certificate III in Refrigeration And Air-Conditioning - Casuarina - Northern Territory - Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus - I834

Persons gaining this qualification will be able to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in buildings and premises. The qualification contains the requirements for an 'Electrician's licence' and the ARTIC licence.

Full time employment within the industry would be required to complete the on-the-job components necessary to obtain trade certification, traineeship or apprenticeship. Minimum educational qualifications for admission to this course are passes in year 11 English and Mathematics.

Certificate III in Refrigeration And Air-Conditioning

To achieve a Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning a minimum of TWENTY-SIX (26) units of competency must be completed. This comprises TWENTY-THREE (23) core units of competency, at least TWO (2) stream core units of competency plus elective units with a unit strand total (UST) of at least 3 points as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.


The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 1100. The total nominal hours for this qualification will vary depending on the elective units selected.

Code    Module/Unit of Competency    Elective UST    Hours

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
UEENEEC025B    Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities        20
UEENEEE001B    Apply OHS practices in the workplace        20
UEENEEE002B    Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electro technology components        40
UEENEEE003B    Solve Problems in extra low voltage single path circuits        40
UEENEEE005B    Fix and secure equipment        20
UEENEEE007B    Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals        40
UEENEEE036B    Document occupational hazards and risks in refrigeration and air conditioning        20
UEENEEJ002B    Prepare refrigeration tubing and Fittings        40
UEENEEJ003B    Determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems        60
UEENEEJ004B    Determine the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems        20
UEENEEJ006B    Install pipe work for refrigeration and air conditioning systems        30
UEENEEJ007B    Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems, major components and associated equipment        30
UEENEEJ008B    Recover, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants         40
UEENEEJ009B    Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations        20
UEENEEJ010B    Select refrigerant pipe/tube, accessories and associated controls        120
UEENEEJ011B    Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components        60
UEENEEJ013B    Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems        40
UEENEEJ053B    Find and rectify faults in appliance motors and associated controls         120
UEENEEJ070B    Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems        40
UEENEEP001B    Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply        80
UEENEEP002B    Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 volt supply        40
UEENEEP003B    Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Vac. or 1500 Vdc. supply        20
UEENEEP007B    Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures        20
   
Total nominal hours – core units       
980

STREAM CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
UEENEEC002B    Source and purchase material/parts for installation and service jobs        20
UEENEEC001B    Maintain Documentation         20
   
Total nominal hours – stream core units       
40

ELECTIVE UNIT OF COMPETENCY
UEENEEJ005B    Position, assemble and start up split airconditioning systems    3
60

UEENEED001B    Use basic computer applications relevant to the workplace    2
20
   
Total nominal hours – elective units       
80
   
Total nominal hours for the qualification       
1100


For information on class times at Casuarina Campus select Timetables and follow the instructions provided.

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Employability Skills

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Skills Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:

    * Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college,
    * through adult education classes or training programs at work;
    * Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
    * Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

See the RPL Guide for Applicants for further information on the RPL application process.


Credit Transfer or Recognition of Previous Study

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways

On completion of this qualification students may progress toward the Certificate IV in Electrical - Airconditioning Systems (UEE40507) or to other disciplines in electrotechnology.