Skill set Outline
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Vehicle Climate Control and HVAC Diagnostic Specialist Skill Set
Vehicle Climate Control and HVAC Diagnostic Specialist Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AURSS00049
AURSS00049
State Code
AD535
AD535
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This is a skill set covering the requirements for advanced diagnosis of vehicle climate control, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) cooling systems in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Transition Date
15/03/2028
Nominal Hours
162
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 14/04/2016 | Current | Approved |
Pathway Information
The skill set may only be undertaken in addition to or as part of the following:
AUR20216 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology or equivalent and the trainee must hold of a current ARC Refrigerant Handling License (RHL).
AUR20216 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology or equivalent and the trainee must hold of a current ARC Refrigerant Handling License (RHL).
Licensing / Regulatory Information
The skill set may only be undertaken in addition to or as part of the following:
AUR20216 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology or equivalent and the trainee must hold of a current ARC Refrigerant Handling License (RHL).
AUR20216 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology or equivalent and the trainee must hold of a current ARC Refrigerant Handling License (RHL).
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
The skill set targets automotive mechanical and electrical technicians who require the skills and knowledge to carry out the advanced diagnosis of automotive air conditioning, climate control and HVAC systems and RESS cooling systems of BEVs in an automotive workplace.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency are drawn from the AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package and meet the needs of automotive mechanical and electrical technicians required to carry out the advanced diagnosis of vehicle climate control, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) cooling systems in battery electric vehicles.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXE24 | AURETA006 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems | 32 | Unit of competency |
| AXE12 | AURETH008 | Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXD82 | AURETR020 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AXD55 | AURETU006 | Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
