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ACC155665 - Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) Short Course

Course Details

Course Summary

As part of this short course students will complete two units AURETU103 and AURETU104, receiving a Statement of Attainment and Official Transcript upon completion.

This course is for those who wish to receive a Refrigerant Handling License (RHL) to carry out work in relation to Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment with fluorocarbon refrigerant or a component of RAC equipment that carries the risk of refrigerant being emitted.

Students must hold the relevant trade qualification before enrolling in this course, please see the entry requirements for further information.  

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry applicants must have completed one of the below automotive qualifications. You will be required to provide a copy of your Completion Certificate/Testamur and Academic Transcript listing the units of competency achieved in your application.   

Automotive qualifications completed prior to and including AUR05 (2005) versions of the qualifications must provide the following.

Successful completion of an Automotive Apprenticeship e.g., Proficiency Certificate; or
Automotive Trade Recognition Certificate; or
Trade Certificate with a Trade Outcome and evidence of automotive industry experience.
Automotive Qualifications

Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III in Agricultural Technology
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
Certificate III in Forklift Technology

MEM qualifications

Applicants who hold an MEM qualification must include in their application a letter from the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), provided on official company letterhead. This letter must confirm that the applicant’s qualification, including the course code and specific stream, is accepted by ARC when applying for the AAC02 – Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (Automotive Air Conditioning Licence). The name on the letter must exactly match the name provided in the course application.

During your study 

A Refrigerant and Air Conditioning (RAC) Trainee Licence must be applied for to undertake this course. The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will require proof of your enrolment to apply, please refer to arctic.org for further information.

On the first day of training all students will apply for the RAC Trainee Licence with the assistance of teaching staff and be provided a letter confirming their enrolment in the two units of study.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $594.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $297.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Automotive

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Students who complete the two units, AURETU103 and AURETU104, will receive a Statement of Attainment and Official Transcript from CQUniversity. Upon completion students can then submit their certified paperwork and their current automotive qualification used to gain entry to this short course to ARC. This will allow students to receive the AAC02 – Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (Automotive Air Conditioning Licence).

This licence enables graduates to perform automotive air conditioning service and repairs. Possible job titles may include Automotive Air Conditioning Serviceperson.

 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 2 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

Students will complete formal face-to-face training for units AURETU103 and AURETU104 over a five-day period at either the Rockhampton City or Emerald campus. Training will be held from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday to Friday.

  • On-campus
Unit Group 1
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
You are required to enrol into the course to attend the times listed below.

Course Times

2025

Emerald
Dates Start Time End Time Room
21st July 2025 - 25th July 2025 8:00 am 4:45 pm Building 4 / Room G.01
More Details
No additional details have been provided.