AUR20220 - Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Emerald
Study modeOn Campus, Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units13

Overview

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.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

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.

Structure & Availability

Standard Course Structure

Duration:

12 months


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURETR116Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU102Recover vehicle refrigerants
AURETR007Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms

RPL units

Duration:

RPL Only


RPL Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

RPL Electives

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURETR116Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURETR007Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms

Standard Course Structure

IntakeLocations
October, 2024On-campus, Emerald

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

Students are required to have completed the literacy and numeracy assessment pre-enrolment in the form of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment or to have completed an equal or higher level course.

A Refrigerant and Air Conditioning (RAC) Trainee License 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. 

To be eligible for entry to this course, you must have completed either the current version or the most recent superseded version of one of the below Automotive Heavy or Light Trade Qualifications as per training.gov.au. 

  • 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)

You will be required to provide a copy of your Completion Certificate/Testamur and Academic Transcript listing the units of competency achieved.  

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