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Version Effective: 9th of April, 2025
AUR20220 - Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Course Details
Course Summary
Are you looking to take the next step in your automotive career? By completing AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology, you can apply to receive your Automotive Refrigerant Handling Licence from the Australian Refrigerant Council. Undertaking this qualification will provide you with the necessary skills to work safely with automotive air conditioning systems and is a key requirement for securing your refrigerant handling licence.
AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology reflects the role of individuals who carry out various tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning components and systems in both cars and heavy vehicles within an automotive service and repair environment.
Upon completing this qualification, individuals are eligible to apply for an AAC02 – Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (Automotive Air Conditioning Licence). It is important to note that the scope of the licence depends on the specific units of competency selected. Trainee licences also apply to those handling refrigerants while undertaking training. These licences are regulated by the Australian Refrigeration Council, for additional information individuals should reach out to the Council directly.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry to this course, you must have completed either the current version or the superseded and equivalent version of one of the below qualifications as per training.gov.au.
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.
· 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
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must be applied for those holding either MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic or MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. Older qualification versions may be considered for RPL. Applications for RPL should be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to your preferred intake to allow for processing.
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 https://www.arctick.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
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Upon completion students will be eligible to apply for a Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) with ARC allowing them to service and repair automotive air-conditioning systems. Potential job titles may include Automotive Air Conditioning Serviceperson.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- 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.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure
Full Time:
Students will complete formal face-to-face training for units AURETU103 and AURETU104 over a four-day period at either the Rockhampton City or Emerald campus. Training will be held from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Tuesday to Friday.
The remaining 11 units are completed through credit transfer, for student entering through an acceptable AUR course code.
For those entering through MEM30205, MEM31419, or older qualifications versions, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and must be applied for at least eight weeks before your preferred intake.
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
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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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Elective 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). Up to 3 units may be from a Certificate I qualification or above in the AUR Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. |
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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 | |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | 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 |
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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 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
RPL units
RPL Only
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| RPL Core | ||||
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | 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 |
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| 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 |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
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.
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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| RPL |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
On-campus
Emerald
October: Full Time
RPL units
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
On-campus
Emerald
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
Rockhampton City
May: Full Time
RPL units
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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