Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:02 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
UEE32211
D635
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 17/04/2014 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Note:
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 units HLTAID001, HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID009, HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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 and/or Group B to achieve a total weighting of 60 points, and
- All the required pre-requisite competency standard units.
Group A Elective Units
- Units may be chosen to a total of weighting of 30 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 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the Electrotechnology Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points.
Group B Elective Units
- All units may be chosen to a total of weighting of 60 points.
1. Core Units
All twenty five (25) units must be completed
2. Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen from this group to a total of weighting of 30 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of weighting points per unit
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7811 | UEENEEE009B | Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| 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
All units may be chosen from this group to a total of weighting of 60 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of weighting points per unit
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W436 | UEE31307 | Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFJ5 | UEE32220 | Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 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 the national register at Training.gov.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 19/12/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.