Automotive Air-Conditioning

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This course has been developed for qualified automotive technicians, or suitably skilled candidates and is designed to fast track an AAC02 – Refrigerant handling licence if participants have recent qualifications or meet the qualification criteria as set by ARCtick. RTA No. AU02967.

COURSE DETAILS

This course is essential for technicians working on air-conditioning systems in the automotive industry. An Automotive Air Conditioning Licence is required for any work on air conditioning equipment fitted to the cabin of a motor vehicle that involves a risk of a controlled refrigerant being emitted.

This course delivers the units of competencies that form part of the process for applying for a Refrigerant handling licence. Once the units of competencies have been completed and you have been awarded your statement of attainment, you must then present this to ARCtick to determine if you are eligible for your licence.

COURSE OUTLINE
  • Environmental requirements relating to the servicing and repairing of air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Identification and function of major air conditioning and HVAC system components
  • Principles of operation of air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Types of air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Service, repair and adjustment procedures of air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to servicing, diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Handling, storing and transporting refrigerant cylinders and recovery cylinders
  • Diagnostic testing procedures for air conditioning and HVAC systems
PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this training; however, to gain a refrigerant handling licence, you must hold one of the recognised qualifications listed on the ARCtick website here.

The MTA do not guarantee or provide advice around licencing. You must contact ACRtick directly for advice. If unsure about eligibility, contact the Australian Refrigeration Council on 1300 88 44 83.

DELIVERY MODE

The two-day course is delivered at the MTA Training and Employment’s Royal Park Training Centre.

Prior to attending the course, all participants are required to complete an online learning module, designed to provide them with the knowledge to be able to complete the practical component.

Course times: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day.

COURSE OUTCOME

On successful completion, a statement of attainment will be issued for:

  • AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
COURSE FEES

MTA SA/NT Members: $960 | Non-members: $1,350

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