Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Code: AUR20220
Mode of Delivery: On Campus
Course Type: Accredited Course
Course Duration: 1 week , 1 week
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
02/12/2025 Yallourn Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Free TAFE Course
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
06/04/2026 Yallourn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
29/06/2026 Yallourn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
21/09/2026 Yallourn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
30/11/2026 Yallourn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Free TAFE Course

About this course

The Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology provides the skills and knowledge required to service and repair automotive air-conditioning systems.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn to identify, diagnose, service, and repair automotive air-conditioning systems, including degassing, evacuating, and charging systems with refrigerant gas — all in compliance with Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) regulations.

Career Opportunities

This course enables qualified automotive technicians or final-year apprentices to gain the skills and knowledge required to apply for a Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) through the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).

Opportunities for Further Study

Skills or Knowledge gained

Students will develop skills to:
• Identify and diagnose faults in automotive air-conditioning systems.
• Safely degas, evacuate, and recharge systems with refrigerant gas.
• Perform services and repairs in line with ARCtick licensing and environmental regulations.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

To be eligible to enrol in this course, students must meet the following mandatory requirements:
Hold a relevant qualification, such as:
• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle or equivalent), or
• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (or equivalent).
• Provide evidence of substantial automotive industry experience, demonstrating current involvement in vehicle servicing and repair activities.

Limitations to course Entry:

Non-qualified automotive technicians cannot be enrolled in this course, as they will not meet the prerequisite unit requirements.
To be eligible, students must hold a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) or Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, or be in the final year of an approved apprenticeship.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: true

on completion student needs to apply for an ARTIC gas handlers licence via ARTIC website

Qualifications and Recognition - 2025

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology.

Work Placement - 2025

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Qualifications and Recognition - 2026

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology.

Work Placement - 2026

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $141.45 $707.25 $3,984.75
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $247.45 $247.45 $247.45
Total $388.90 $954.70 $4,232.20

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Sample course units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $151.80 $759.00 $4,036.50
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $568.97 $568.97 $568.97
Total $720.77 $1,327.97 $4,605.47

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Sample course units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025.
National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025.
National Provider Number 0417