Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE51220
BFK7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 24/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/10/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers competencies to develop systems; select equipment; and commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment and special applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments. Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining 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.
Electrical Occupation Licence:
The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1670 weighting points comprising:- 1540 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 130 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 130 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 30 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 0 and 50 weighting points can be taken from Group C; and between 50 and 130 weighting points must be taken from Group D; or all electives units of 130 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Up to 60 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisites Companion Volume.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 30 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 50 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC43 | UEECD0013 | Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OCA06 | UEECO0001 | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ60 | UEERA0060 | Produce HVAC/R control system diagrams | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ99 | UEERA0061 | Produce HVAC/R system design drawings | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OCA22 | UEERA0080 | Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ70 | UEERA0082 | Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories | 36 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Qualification Elective Units
Between 50 and 130 weighting points must be taken from Group D; or all electives units of 130 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D640 | UEE51211 | Diploma of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMB0 | UEE51225 | Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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