Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Qualification
National Code:
UEE31307
State Code:
W436
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
12/08/2009
Approved Date
09/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
938
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/08/2009
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/08/2009 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the twenty-three (23) Core competency standard units;
At least two (2) Stream Core competency standard units;
A Unit Strand Total of at least three (3) of Elective Competency Standard Units as prescribed in Schedule 3; and
All the required prerequisite Competency Standard Units have been met as required

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
1. Core Competency Standard Units

All core units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7803 UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
W8228 UEENEEP003B Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply 18 Unit of competency
W8227 UEENEEP002B Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 Volt supply 36 Unit of competency
W8079 UEENEEJ013B Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems 36 Unit of competency
W8070 UEENEEJ004B Determine the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems 18 Unit of competency
W8069 UEENEEJ003B Determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems 54 Unit of competency
W8136 UEENEEJ070B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems 36 Unit of competency
W8077 UEENEEJ011B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components 54 Unit of competency
W8226 UEENEEP001B Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply 72 Unit of competency
W7804 UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 36 Unit of competency
W7837 UEENEEE036B Document occupational hazards and risks in refrigeration and air-conditioning 18 Unit of competency
W8119 UEENEEJ053B Find and rectify faults in appliance motors and associated controls 72 Unit of competency
W7807 UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment 18 Unit of competency
W8072 UEENEEJ006B Install pipework for refrigeration and air conditioning systems 36 Unit of competency
W8073 UEENEEJ007B Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems, major components and associated equipment 36 Unit of competency
W8232 UEENEEP007B Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures 18 Unit of competency
W7754 UEENEEC025B Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
W8068 UEENEEJ002B Prepare refrigerant tubing and fittings 36 Unit of competency
W8074 UEENEEJ008B Recover, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants 36 Unit of competency
W8076 UEENEEJ010B Select refrigerant pipe/tube, accessories and associated controls 72 Unit of competency
W7805 UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits 36 Unit of competency
W7809 UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 36 Unit of competency
W8075 UEENEEJ009B Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations 36 Unit of competency
2. Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7811 UEENEEE009B Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
W7740 UEENEEC010B Deliver a service to customers 18 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
W8180 UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 18 Unit of competency
W7822 UEENEEE020B Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
W7733 UEENEEC003B Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7732 UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
W7759 UEENEED001B Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYL0 UEE31306 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D635 UEE32211 Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code UEE31307 taken from the Electrotechnology Training Package UEE07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by CD&R on 9/11/2010.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02110) REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC-FITTER Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.