Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

ANZSCO Code: 342111

Assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems is the expertise of an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic. Residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and combined heating, ventilation, and cooling systems are all installed, maintained, repaired, and upgraded by refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.

Occupation Descriptions

Assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems is the expertise of an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic. They take care of things like refrigeration and air conditioning system installation, maintenance, and repairs. These systems contain refrigeration, heating, and cooling components that are located in different environments.

The work involves setting up accurate reference points and understanding intricate drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements. In addition, tasks include drilling holes, mounting bracket installation, and any required pipe cutting, bending, and threading. Installing and maintaining copper lines for numerous systems, including steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil, and chilled water, as well as other parts, including compressors, motors, condensers, and switches, are additional duties. In order to connect equipment, the work also involves proficiency in bolting, soldering, riveting, welding, and brazing, with an emphasis on ensuring alignment and quality of fit throughout the installation.

This job involves:

Putting gas or fluid into systems to look for leaks.

Testing, inspecting, and modifying refrigeration system mechanisms.

Using vacuum pumps, remove the test gas and fluid, then fill with refrigerant.

Inspecting and upgrading refrigeration systems, identifying issues, and fixing and swapping out faulty parts.

Modifying system mechanisms and controls and putting systems back together.

Keeping track of defect causes and solutions.

How will I be assessed?

There are three different stages, and they are listed below;

Stage 1:

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and knowledge to work as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.

Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:

For more evidence and proof to be included with your application, get information on our Evidence guide.
For more information about the employment experiences and work activities for the Pathway 1 application, visit our Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
For more information on Pathway 2 assessment, employment, and experience visit Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

Stage 2:

Technical Interview

Technical interview includes all the questions related to your work experiences, credit working hours, and the whole time performance you give in your profession. After completion of stage 1, there will be a technical interview with our assessor. It is an interview to evaluate your technical proficiency for the position as well as the scope and depth of your expertise in your area of interest. Technical interviews are also intended to evaluate your abilities to communicate, solve problems, and think under pressure. For more information, read the Technical Assessment Guide.

Stage 3:

Practical Assessment

Practical Assessment includes real-time learning and working practices. After successful completion of stage 2, You will be evaluated by an assessor through a Practical Assessment in which you will carry out a number of tasks related to the workplace that showcase your trade abilities. They are employed in face-to-face evaluations to exhibit practical task understanding. Practical evaluations provide unambiguous proof of knowledge as well as skill and behaviour performance.

For more information on Stage 3, see the Technical Assessment Guide.

Need of skills and knowledge

UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the relevant qualification for this occupation.

For the better placement and promotions you must demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the competency list below . Each unit defines the unique platform in the trade where you can choose based on your knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.

Core Units

Code	Title
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utility industry components.
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment.
UEECD0042	Solve problems in ELV single-path circuits.
UEECD0051	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.
UEECO0010	Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities.
UEERA0031	Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems.
UEERA0035	Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems.
UEERA0036	Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems.
UEERA0044	Find and rectify faults in single-phase motors and associated controls.
UEERA0045	Find and rectify faults in three-phase motors and associated controls.
UEERA0050	Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories.
UEERA0051	Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems.
UEERA0052	Install, commission, service and maintain low-temperature systems.
UEERA0053	Install, commission, service and maintain medium-temperature systems.
UEERA0059	Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings.
UEERA0062	Recover and charge refrigerants.
UEERA0079	Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants.
UEERA0081	Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls.
UEERA0092	Solve problems in low-voltage refrigeration and air-conditioning circuits.
UEERA0094	Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations.
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
UEERL0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
UEERL0001	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply.
UEERL0002	Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
UEERL0004	Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
UEERL0005	Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures.

Elective Units

Code	Title
UEERA006	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant.
UEECD0007	Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants.
UEERA0074	Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems.
UEERA0066	Repair and service of carbon dioxide refrigeration systems.
UEERA0070	Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems.
UEERA0084	Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
UEERA0067	Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems.

All required and elective competency units must be completed successfully.

NOTE: denotes a prerequisite that must be met before moving on to a unit.

What is an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR)?

When someone passes the practical skills assessment for the UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, VETASSESS issues them with an OTSR, which is a type of technical skills documentation.

To receive a full license and a UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, you will need to undertake:

a period of supervised employment in your trade and
A minimum Australian context gap training.

Eligibility

To request a skills assessment, you must contact a registered training organization (RTO) that has been recognized by the TRA. An Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) will be given to you if you pass.

As part of the trainee requirements, you will have to send a copy of your OTSR to the Australian Refrigeration Council. After that, you may apply for a trainee license.

This will enable you to complete your gap training while working under supervision.

A letter regarding your application for a visa from the Department of Home Affairs will also be sent to you.

Following your successful completion of the gap training and receipt of a Statement of Attainment from the RTO, you have the following options:

Apply for your Certificate III qualification from the RTO where you finished your gap training. After that, you can apply for a complete license by presenting this qualification to the appropriate licensing authority.

Apply to VETASSESS for your Certificate III qualification.
After reviewing your gap training records, VETASSESS will provide you with the necessary Certificate III qualification. To obtain a complete license, you can show this qualification to the appropriate licensing authority.

Note that in addition to possible extra requirements, VETASSESS will charge an administrative fee for providing the qualification.

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