Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems
Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems
UEE42911
D638
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 17/04/2014 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Scope
This qualification provides the competencies to determine heat loads and select equipment for basic commercial refrigeration or residential air conditioning applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Note:
1. Basic commercial refrigeration includes commercial coldrooms, freezer rooms and cabinets with single a compressor or condensing unit. This does not include large, complex commercial applications or industrial applications.
2. Residential air conditioning applications are those covered under the Building Code of Australia’s - Class 1A Residential Buildings.
3. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 apply to this qualification. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID009 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- All the Core competency standard units, and
- A combination of Elective competency standard units selected from Group A, B and/or Group C to achieve a total weighting of 50 points, and
- All the required pre-requisite competency standard units.
Group A Elective Units
- Units may be chosen to a total weighting of 25 points.
- Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points
Group B Elective Units
- Units may be chosen to a total weighting of 25 points.
Group C Elective Units
- All units may be chosen to a total weighting of 50 points.
Note: UEENEEJ109A - Those holding an 'Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trade qualification or equivalent" meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.
1. Core Units
All twenty nine (29) units must be completed
2. Group A Elective Units
Units may be chosen from this group to a total weighting of 25 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of weighting points per unit
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7740 | UEENEEC010B | Deliver a service to customers | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7731 | UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WD086 | HLTCPR211A | Perform CPR | 3 | Unit of competency |
| W7822 | UEENEEE020B | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7733 | UEENEEC003B | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7732 | UEENEEC002B | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7759 | UEENEED001B | Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Units may be chosen from this group to a total weighting of 25 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of weighting points per unit
4. Group C Elective Units
All units may be chosen from this group to a total weighting of 50 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of weighting points per unit
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7735 | UEENEEC005B | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S7420 | UEENEEJ190A | Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S7421 | UEENEEJ191A | Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W858 | UEE42510 | Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems | Qualification |
| W456 | UEE41407 | Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFN6 | UEE42920 | Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Curriculum Services on 12/1/2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.