Course Overview
Course Dates
Course Description
The installation, commissioning and de-commissioning of single head, split air conditioning and heat pumps systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kW.
This course teaches you to assemble and position, start up single-head split air-conditioning units and systems to a prescribed routine. This includes wall hung, floor and ceiling suspended, cassette and ducted fan coil split systems and water heating heat.
Once successfully completed, you can apply for your refrigerant handling licence through Arctick.
UEE20120 Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems is designed for apprentice and qualified electricians and plumbers who want to upskill or broaden their trade capability.
This course provides the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to safely install, commission, fault-find and decommission split air conditioning and heat pump systems. Training covers electrical and mechanical fundamentals, refrigeration system components, workplace health and safety, and industry-standard installation practices. The course supports compliant work practices and provides a pathway for participants to meet relevant industry and regulatory requirements.
Times
8:00am–4:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems.Career Opportunities
The qualification meets only the training components for a national restricted heat pump, split system, installation and decommissioning Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant, installing, commissioning or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence:
Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Opportunities for Further Study
- Certificate II in Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Installer, Electrical Trades Assistant, Electrotechnology Trainee
- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing Technician, Air Conditioning Technician, Energy Management Control Technician, Installation Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technologist, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technical Officer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technican
- Advanced Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Senior Technologist
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Recommended entry requirements:
This course is recommended for electricians, 3rd and 4th year electrical and plumbing apprentices, plumbers and gas fitters.
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$1740.00VET Student Loans
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Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Sample course units
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 utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEERA0049 Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
UEERA0059 Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
UEERA0064 Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
UEERA0035 Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
Assessment
Not Applicable