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.

Entry Requirements

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

For this program, being offered by CQUniversity, you must have successfully obtained any of the following Automotive Heavy or Light Trade Qualification's, and provide a copy of your Qualification and Academic Transcript listing the units of competency achieved.  

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology 
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology  
• Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)

Study Sequence and Method of Delivery

Successful completion of this Qualification will include the following (6) Core and (7) Elective units:  

Core units

AURETU103 – Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (Face to Face)

AURETU104 - Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components (Face to Face)

AURAEA002 - Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURASA102 - Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURETR112 - Test and repair basic electrical circuits (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURTTA118 - Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

Elective units

AURAFA103 - Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURETR006 - Solder electrical wiring and circuits (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURETR007 - Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURETR125 - Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURETR011 - Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURTTE104 - Inspect and service engines (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

AURTTK102 - Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (GAP Training or Credit Transfer if applicable)

(Alternative Elective units available under this training package can be negotiated upon enrolment, subject to your completed trade).

Course Details

Admission Codes

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.