Certificate III in Air
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This qualification provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises.
It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.You will gain the following knowledge and skills:Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities , identify OH&S hazards and risks and document control measure Apply to your work functions environmentally and sustainable energy procedures fixing, securing, mounting , basic fitting and fabrication techniques known solutions to predictable problems in single path circuits operated at extra-low voltage use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications Carry out basic connections of refrigeration and air conditioning piping/tubing and fittings, and determine the operating conditions of vapour compression and air conditioning systems Install refrigerant piping/tubing, fittings, flow controls and accessories for refrigeration and air conditioning systems in buildings and premises refrigeration and air conditioning systems including unitary equipment, compressors, condensers, evaporators, liquid receivers, , pipework, ventilation and air handling (excluding central plant) and associated equipmentTest and visually inspect refrigeration and air conditioning system and components for safety, comply with requirements and functions as intended Select refrigerant piping, accessories and controls for refrigeration and air conditioning installations to comply with regulations, standards and specifications Diagnose, repair faults and replace faulty components in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, components, interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c.
Diagnose, repair faults and replace faulty components in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems, components, interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1000 V a.c.
Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems Find and repair faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems Disconnect and reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring Locate and rectify fault(s) in composite appliances intended to operate to a connected supply up to 1,000 volts a.c.
or 1,500 volts d.c.
Attach flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to supplies up to 230V a.c Attaching flexible cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment connected to a supply up to 1,000V a.c.
or 1,500V d.c.
Structure
C3295 Courses - Note: Course titles without weighting points indicates hours are equivalent to points.
C3295 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty-Five (25) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participate in refrigeration and air conditioning work and competency development activities (UEENEEC025B) | 20 | MIET6183C | City Campus |
| Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A) | 20 | OHTH5729C | City Campus |
| Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A) | 40 | EEET6993C | City Campus |
| Solve problems in ELV single path circuits (UEENEEE103A) | 40 | EEET6997C | City Campus |
| Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEENEEE105A) | 20 | EEET6994C | City Campus |
| Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (UEENEEE107A) | 40 | EEET6995C | City Campus |
| Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A) | 20 | OHTH5731C | City Campus |
| Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings (UEENEEJ102A) | 40 | EEET7181C | City Campus |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems (UEENEEJ103A) | 60 | EEET6999C | City Campus |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems (UEENEEJ104A) | 20 | EEET7000C | City Campus |
| Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories (UEENEEJ106A) | 60 | EEET7001C | City Campus |
| Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment (UEENEEJ107A) | 80 | EEET7002C | City Campus |
| Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants (UEENEEJ108A) | 60 | EEET7003C | City Campus |
| Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations (UEENEEJ109A) | 20 | EEET7004C | City Campus |
| Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls (UEENEEJ110A) | 60 | EEET7182C | City Campus |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components (UEENEEJ111A) | 40 | EEET7006C | City Campus |
| Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ113A) | 40 | EEET7008C | City Campus |
| Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning syst (UEENEEJ153A) | 60 | EEET7183C | City Campus |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems (UEENEEJ170A) | 80 | EEET7184C | City Campus |
| Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits (UEENEEJ194A) | 60 | EEET7070C | City Campus |
| Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector (UEENEEK142A) | 20 | EEET7071C | City Campus |
| Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring (UEENEEP012A) | 60 | EEET7011C | City Campus |
| Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures (UEENEEP017A) | 20 | EEET7012C | City Campus |
| Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply (UEENEEP024A) | 20 | EEET7013C | City Campus |
| Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. (UEENEEP025A) | 20 | EEET7014C | City Campus |
C3295 Group A Imported & Common Elective Units - You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 30.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain documentation (UEENEEC001B) | 20 | BUSM6229C | City Campus |
| Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs (UEENEEC002B) | 20 | BUSM6230C | City Campus |
| Provide quotations for installation or service jobs (UEENEEC003B) | 20 | BUSM6231C | City Campus |
| Deliver a service to customers (UEENEEC010B) | 20 | MKTG5787C | City Campus |
| Use computer applications relevant to a workplace (UEENEED101A) | 20 | COSC6144C | City Campus |
| Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes (UEENEEE009B) | 20 | EEET6820C | City Campus |
| Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus (UEENEEE020B) | 20 | EEET6789C | City Campus |
| Work safely in the construction industry (CPCCOHS1001A) | 6 | OHTH5548C | City Campus |
| Carry out WHS requirements (CPCPCM2043A) | 50 | OHTH5825C | City Campus |
| Install and test ducting systems (CPCPMS3035A) | 12 | EEET7213C | City Campus |
C3295 Group B Qualification Elective Units - Complete units to a minimum weighting of 30. You may select all electives totalling 60 weighting points.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers (UEENEEI150A) | 60 | EEET7037C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in hydronic systems (UEENEEJ114A) | 40 | EEET7072C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in beverage dispensers (UEENEEJ115A) | 40 | EEET7073C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ116A) | 20 | EEET7074C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ117A) | 20 | EEET7075C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in post mix refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ118A) | 20 | EEET7076C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in ice making systems (UEENEEJ119A) | 20 | EEET7077C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ120A) | 20 | EEET7078C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ166A) | 20 | EEET7079C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems (UEENEEJ167A) | 40 | EEET7080C | City Campus |
| Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (UEENEEJ168A) | 20 | EEET7081C | City Campus |
| Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets (UEENEEJ171A) | 20 | EEET7082C | City Campus |
| Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants (UEENEEJ174A) | 10 | OHTH5740C | City Campus |
| Service and repair self contained hydrocarbon air conditioning and refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ175A) | 20 | EEET7083C | City Campus |
| Install and commission hydrocarbon refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment (UEENEEJ176A) | 20 | EEET7084C | City Campus |
| Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant (UEENEEJ178A) | 10 | OHTH4741C | City Campus |
| Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ179A) | 20 | EEET7085C | City Campus |
| Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment (UEENEEJ180A) | 20 | EEET7086C | City Campus |
| Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ182A) | 20 | EEET7087C | City Campus |
| Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant (UEENEEJ184A) | 10 | MIET6343C | City Campus |
| Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems (UEENEEJ185A) | 20 | MIET6342C | City Campus |
| Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment (UEENEEJ186A) | 20 | EEET7088C | City Campus |
| Repair and service self contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems (UEENEEJ188A) | 20 | EEET7089C | City Campus |
| Operate Ammonia Refrigeration Plant (UEENEEJ196A) | 40 | MIET6355C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Students must be an Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS), be employed in the industry, and be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment or be employed in the Electrotechnology (Refrigeration / Air-conditioning) industry.
Training Plan required as a Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning apprentice by the Australian government.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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