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Information you need to know about Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

This Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration includes the skills required to select components, install, set up, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment used for food storage and preservation, as well as air conditioning and distribution equipment in buildings and premises.

It covers the legal specifications for managing and acquiring refrigerants.

Activities aimed at developing competency in this certification are governed by licensing-related laws. To enable the application of the necessary knowledge and abilities to on-the-job work activities and settings, it might be necessary to have an appropriate contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment.

 

Refrigerant Handling License:

The qualification Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration satisfies the training requirements for the full national Refrigerant Handling License, which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that may emit a fluorocarbon refrigerant while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining, or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

 

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational License:

Additional conditions may apply in some cases for Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, depending on refrigeration/air conditioning work rules. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) rules apply to workplace practice as well as training.

Electrical Occupational Licence:

The accomplishment of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units satisfies the electrical regulatory requirements for associated restricted electrical work in the majority of states and territories. This is required when working on electrical installations that are intended to operate at voltages more than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 volt direct current (d.c.).