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Diploma of Engineering Technology - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Diploma of Engineering Technology - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
UEE51120
BFP3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 30/07/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 20/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to develop systems and select equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1600 weighting points comprising:- 920 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 680 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 680 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 100 weighting points must be taken from Group B; and between 60 and 170 weighting points must be taken from Group C; and between 270 and 620 weighting points must be taken from Group D.
Up to 270 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. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology 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 * on training.gov.au (TGA). 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.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 270 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 100 weighting points must be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBY49 | UEERA0005 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant | 9 | Unit of competency |
| OBY47 | UEERA0006 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant | 9 | Unit of competency |
| OBY46 | UEERA0007 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants | 9 | Unit of competency |
| OBY11 | UEERA0036 | Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBX39 | UEERA0081 | Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ69 | UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Qualification Elective Units
Between 20 and 80 weighting points mustbe taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCA06 | UEECO0001 | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA29 | UEERE0015 | Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ60 | UEERA0060 | Produce HVAC/R control system diagrams | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA22 | UEERA0080 | Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ70 | UEERA0082 | Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Qualification Elective Units
Between 270 and 620 weighting points must be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D639 | UEE51111 | Diploma of Engineering Technology - Refrigeration and Air-conditioning | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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