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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Qualification
National Code:
UEE62525
State Code:
BMB1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
24/03/2025
Approved Date
06/10/2025
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (4400)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
2007
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/03/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/03/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
It develops competencies in the ethical and responsible application of mathematics, science, engineering techniques, standards and codes of practice, engineering design practices, supervision and management of physical, human and financial resources in refrigeration and air conditioning engineering.
Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence:
Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Electrical Occupation Licence:
The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical 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.).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 2230 weighting points comprising:

- 1980 core weighting points listed below; plus

- 250 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 250 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 30weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 60weighting points can be taken from Group C; and between 0 and 120weighting points can be taken from Group D; and between 120 and 250 weighting points must be taken from Group E; or all electives units of 250 weighting points can be taken from Group E.

Up to 120 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 notlisted 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 * on training.gov.au. 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.
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY54 UEERA0001 Analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systems 72 Unit of competency
OBY53 UEERA0002 Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems 45 Unit of competency
OBY51 UEERA0004 Analyse vibration and noise in refrigeration and air conditioning systems 72 Unit of competency
OBZ63 UEECD0003 Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCA00 UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply 18 Unit of competency
OCC33 UEERL0002 Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. 18 Unit of competency
OCB37 UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
OBZ90 UEERE0013 Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OBY17 UEERA0031 Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems 54 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OCC09 UEECD0017 Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline 108 Unit of competency
OBY13 UEERA0034 Establish heat loads for commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning applications 72 Unit of competency
OBY12 UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY11 UEERA0036 Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems 54 Unit of competency
OBY08 UEERA0038 Establish the thermodynamic parameters of refrigeration and air conditioning systems 72 Unit of competency
OBY01 UEERA0042 Evaluate thermodynamic and fluid parameters of refrigeration systems 90 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBX99 UEERA0044 Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls 36 Unit of competency
ODJ72 UEERA0045 Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls 27 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCA17 UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OBY77 UEERA0050 Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories 54 Unit of competency
OFG16 UEERA0099 Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems 72 Unit of competency
OCC50 UEERA0052 Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems 36 Unit of competency
OCA80 UEERA0053 Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA33 UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures 18 Unit of competency
OCB91 UEERA0055 Manage refrigeration and air conditioning projects 36 Unit of competency
OCA48 UEECD0026 Manage risk in electrotechnology activities 54 Unit of competency
OBX46 UEERA0058 Plan refrigeration and air conditioning projects 54 Unit of competency
OCB86 UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
OBZ99 UEERA0061 Produce HVAC/R system design drawings 72 Unit of competency
OCB89 UEERA0062 Recover and charge refrigerants 36 Unit of competency
OCA82 UEERA0079 Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants 36 Unit of competency
OBX39 UEERA0081 Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls 36 Unit of competency
OCC29 UEECD0042 Solve problems in ELV single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
OBY30 UEERA0092 Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
OCA27 UEERA0094 Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCG32 BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures 55 Unit of competency
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
OCG10 BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems 40 Unit of competency
OAV03 MEM16008 Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OEU92 MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OEU88 MEM30032 Produce basic engineering drawings 80 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OEV22 MEM30033 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Qualification Elective Units

Between 0 and 30 weighting points can 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
OEF65 UEERA0098 Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems 72 Unit of competency
OBX96 UEERA0046 Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBX95 UEERA0047 Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment 18 Unit of competency
OCC04 UEERA0048 Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
ODP05 UEERA0097 Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems 35 Unit of competency
OCA67 UEERA0054 Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
OCA52 UEERA0065 Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OCA49 UEERA0066 Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ87 UEERA0067 Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBY43 UEERA0068 Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ24 UEERA0069 Resolve problems in beverage dispensers 36 Unit of competency
OCA72 UEERA0070 Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems 36 Unit of competency
OCC49 UEERA0071 Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OCC51 UEERA0072 Resolve problems in hydronic systems 36 Unit of competency
OBZ91 UEERA0073 Resolve problems in ice making systems 18 Unit of competency
OCC46 UEERA0075 Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ10 UEERA0076 Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets 18 Unit of competency
OCC52 UEERA0077 Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OCC53 UEERA0078 Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
OBZ09 UEERA0084 Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems 18 Unit of competency
4. Group C Qualification Elective Units

Between 0 and 60 weighting points can be 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 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY34 UEERA0014 Design ammonia refrigerated systems 36 Unit of competency
OBY35 UEERA0015 Design carbon dioxide refrigerated systems 36 Unit of competency
OBY33 UEERA0016 Design commercial refrigeration systems and select components 72 Unit of competency
OBY27 UEERA0021 Design control systems for refrigeration or heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems 72 Unit of competency
OBY26 UEERA0022 Design heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and select components 54 Unit of competency
OBY25 UEERA0023 Design hydrocarbon refrigerated systems 36 Unit of competency
OBY23 UEERA0025 Design industrial refrigeration systems and select components 72 Unit of competency
OBY21 UEERA0027 Design secondary refrigerant systems 36 Unit of competency
OCC24 UEECD0014 Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects 36 Unit of competency
OEU97 UEERE0066 Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings 54 Unit of competency
OBY07 UEERA0039 Evaluate and report on building services energy management systems 72 Unit of competency
OBY04 UEERA0040 Evaluate and report on the indoor air quality of buildings 36 Unit of competency
OBY56 UEECO0014 Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects 54 Unit of competency
OCA66 UEECD0039 Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems 54 Unit of competency
6. Group E Qualification Elective Units

Between 120 and 250 weighting points must be taken from Group E; or all electives units of 250 weighting points can be taken from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY42 UEERA0009 Audit energy use for commercial HVAC/R systems 36 Unit of competency
OBY45 UEERA0008 Audit HVAC/R control systems for compliance with regulations and standards 54 Unit of competency
OBY32 UEERA0017 Design complex air conditioning systems and select equipment 108 Unit of competency
OBY29 UEERA0018 Design complex commercial refrigeration systems and select equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBX63 UEERA0019 Design complex control systems for refrigeration or heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems 72 Unit of competency
OBY28 UEERA0020 Design complex industrial refrigeration systems and select equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY24 UEERA0024 Design hydronic systems and select equipment 72 Unit of competency
OBY22 UEERA0026 Design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBY19 UEERA0029 Develop heat exchanger design specifications 72 Unit of competency
OBY18 UEERA0030 Develop specifications and prepare drawings for HVAC/R projects 54 Unit of competency
OBY03 UEERA0041 Evaluate new and alternative technologies applicable to electrotechnology applications 36 Unit of competency
OCA71 UEECO0003 Manage contract variations 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFQ1 UEE62520 Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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