Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR20218
State Code:
BDQ6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
29/03/2018
Approved Date
16/05/2018
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
290
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/03/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/03/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks relating to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles in an automotive service and repair business.
The completion of this qualification enables an individual to apply for anAAC02 - Refrigerant handling licence - qualified persons(Automotive air conditioning licence: 2 years). Users are advised that the scope of the licence will be contingent on unit of competency selection. This licence is governed by the Australian Refrigeration Council, which should be contacted for further information.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- up to seven (7) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below;
- up to three (3) units may be chosen from a Certificate I qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXD56 AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD57 AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
AXB11 AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXA82 AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA74 AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXD59 AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD53 AURETU007 Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors 36 Unit of competency
AXA09 AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use 20 Unit of competency
AXE84 AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information 12 Unit of competency
AXD58 AURETU002 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
AXE93 AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD54 AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD97 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE86 AURAFA001 Use numbers in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAG0 AUR20216 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGA7 AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information