Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Advance Your Career in Automotive Air Conditioning!

The AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to service and repair automotive air conditioning systems. This course meets industry standards and is aimed at people with previous experience/qualified in the automotive industry looking to obtain an air conditioning licence to further their career.

What You’ll Learn:

• Service, Diagnose, and Repair: Master the skills to service, diagnose, and repair air conditioning systems in various vehicles.
• Component Handling: Learn to remove and replace key components like compressors, condensers, and receiver driers.
• Refrigerant Management: Safely handle, recover, and charge refrigerants in line with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Procedures: Follow workplace health and safety protocols, identify hazards, and implement risk control measures.
• Tool Proficiency: Use a variety of automotive tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Sustainable Practices: Work with environmentally sustainable practices and comply with relevant legislation and licensing requirements.

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics, including automotive air conditioning mechanics, has grown strongly over the past five years. Employers have found it challenging to fill vacancies, and job openings are expected to remain steady with around 23,000 job openings projected over the next five years.

The completion of this qualification enables an individual to apply for an AAC02 – Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Automotive air conditioning licence). For more details on Refrigerant handling licences, please visit: Licence Types | ARC Industry Site

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 7 elective units

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace

The completion of the course will enable you to register with Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC) for a AAC02 – Refrigerant handling licence.

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Laptop

Internet access

Long sleeve shirt and pants

Safety boots

Safety Glasses

Gloves

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the general training pathway and employment-based traineeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Possible Employment Pathways:

• Automotive A/C Installers
• Automotive A/C Service Technician
• Automotive A/C Repairer

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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