Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (MEM31319)

As qualified air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, you can enter a job working in HVAC:

• Work
• Assembly
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Repairs

As well as in industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

To be eligible to study a Certificate IV In Engineering Drafting, students must:

• Be undertaking an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships under state funding are required by the relevant state funding authority to:
• Be employed in an industry workplace.
• Have access to workplace equipment as part of their training and assessment, and;
• Have access to workplace supervisors as part of their training and assessment.
• Have adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills. At the Outsource Institute, we assess students’ ACSF levels and determine any necessary support requirements to ensure you can be successful in your studies. 

All fee-for-service students must be employed with access to a relevant workplace. Industry experience is not necessary. Students do not need access to a supervisor, but may be a supervisor themselves.

Students must hold pre-requisite units prior to commencing particular units in these qualifications. Current information about the prerequisite units can be found on the qualification information on training.gov.au.

Students with supporting evidence or prior education or work experience may be eligible for Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT). These credits or units can be used to reduce your study load or shorten your course duration. Once enrolled, you can contact Student Support to arrange an assessment for eligibility with our dedicated trainers.

• MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
• MEM10002 Terminate and connect electrical wiring
• MEM10010 Install pipework and pipework assemblies
• MEM12002 Perform electrical/electronic measurement
• MEM12004 Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement
• MEM16014 Report technical information
• MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
• MEM18046 Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c
• MEM18049 Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
• MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
• MEM18083 Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations
• MEM18084 Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems
• MEM10013 Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework
• MEM18086 Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
• MEM10009 Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
• MEM18087 Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• MEM18088 Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components

During your course and your assessments, you’ll experience a mix of theoretical and practical methods. In these methods, you’ll be required to use lessons from your training, including practical knowledge. You’ll also be able to build a portfolio of photo, audio, video and text assets to help you with applying for jobs and demonstrating your experience.