The certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration is open to tradies who want to work in installation, repair and service of air conditioners and refrigerators. Whether you’re a local repairman with years of experience or a student who has completed partial qualification, this certificate will get you a level 3 formal qualification in air conditioning and refrigeration.

Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration includes both practical and theoretical sessions to develop the skills and information needed to work in the refrigeration and air-conditioning business at a trade level. This certificate can help people enhance their career prospects by gaining new skills, refreshing and updating existing talents, changing jobs, and/or filling a gap in the industry.

Please find our eligibility criteria below:

• The candidate must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Alternatively, the candidate must hold a full-time working visa.
• The candidate must also have a minimum of three years’ work experience in an air conditioning and refrigeration repair service role.

Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration will teach you how to choose components, install, set up, test, repair, and maintain refrigeration systems, large-scale food storage and preservation equipment, and air-conditioning and air distribution equipment. It details the criteria for purchasing and handling refrigerants. Education is paired with on-the-job training to complete this qualification.

You will study while working as an apprentice. If you are a trained repairman with experience, you will be evaluated on the job. In this industry, skill recognition in education and on the job is critical for training and assessment. This recognition occurs in real or very closely simulated workplace environments. This certification indicates that you have completed all competency units, either through prior experience or instruction with a recognised RTO.

Registration and licensing requirements differ by state. Each state has an independent regulatory body that governs the building and construction licences. To find out more information about licences and their requirements, visit the website of the relevant regulatory body in your state.

When you get a licence, it proves that you have enough training to carry out Refrigerated Air-conditioning work in a safe and professional manner. It proves that you are able to understand and apply the compliance requirements of refrigeration and air conditioning work as a certified practitioner.

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.

• 100 points of ID
• CV/Resume
• Qualifications, Certificates/Transcripts, Statements of attainment
• Apprenticeship papers (if available)
• Overseas qualifications/transcripts (if available)
• Refrigerant handling licence (Trainee or Restricted to Split System)
• References from licenced Air-con & Refrigeration companies/contractors
• Letter of employment
• Third Party Verification
• Payslips/invoices
• Plans/Drawings
• SWMS
• JSA’s
• Work Orders
• Service sheets
• Photos/videos of performing air-conditioning tasks on tools

• You can be certified anywhere in Australia with a nationally recognised qualification
• Have your certification within four weeks of evidence being received
• Gain accreditation from a reputable Registered Training Organisation
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