Course Summary
If you are seeking an extension to your mechanical trade qualification and have experience in this field then this qualification is for you. Upon successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles within an automotive service and repair business. You will also develop your employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and hands on skills relevant to the automotive air industry. Your studies within this course will be assessment focused.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCompletion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other entry requirements.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students completing this qualification will be able to apply for an ARCTICK refrigerant handling license which will enable them to carry out automotive air conditioning service and repairs.
- Complete 6 core units
- Complete 7 elective 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.
- On-campus
- RPL/RCC/Credit
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| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU105 | Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURETU105 | Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants |
RPL Only
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| RPL Core | ||||
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| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| RPL Electives | ||||
| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU105 | Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURETU105 | Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants |
Course Assessment Information
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.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
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