Pathway Outline

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Refrigeration/Air Conditioning

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT38
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
National Code
MEM30205
State Code
W237
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
16/03/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Refrigeration and airconditioning trade through the packaging of Mechanical trade and specialisation units under the generic qualification MEM30205.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Select all the units from this list.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5532 MEM15002A Apply quality systems 16 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5513 MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 32 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Mechanical Trade Stream/Specialisation units
Select units to bring the total value of units to at least 73 points to meet the requirements of the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade. This pathway relates to the licensing requirements for the Refrigeration Airconditioning Trade outcome.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5594 MEM18049B Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 27 Unit of competency
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5593 MEM18048B Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits 108 Unit of competency
W5597 MEM18051B Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits 54 Unit of competency
W5591 MEM18046B Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 90 Unit of competency
W5458 MEM10003B Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. 88 Unit of competency
W5453 MEM10010B Install pipework and pipework assemblies 36 Unit of competency
W5464 MEM10009B Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5624 MEM18088B Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components 36 Unit of competency
W5629 MEM18092B Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls 54 Unit of competency
S7596 MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5494 MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5496 MEM12004B Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement 36 Unit of competency
W5623 MEM18087B Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment 54 Unit of competency
W5457 MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring 27 Unit of competency
W5622 MEM18086B Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems 36 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
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Note
This training program was created on September 2006, by METS CSSN as a pathway of MEM30205.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of DEST and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting METS CSSN on 08 9442 8312.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01500) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON MECHANICAL (REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.

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