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Certificate IV in Electrical - Air Conditioning Split Systems
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UEE40520
You have the technical expertise required to install, commission, and maintain split air conditioning systems up to 18kW. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a formal recognition pathway for your experience. Register your interest to be the first to know when we can guide you toward this Certificate IV.
About This Qualification
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises and split air conditioning systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kilowatt (kW). It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants for split systems. Split systems include wall hung, floor and ceiling suspended, cassette and ducted fan coil split systems. This qualification excludes competencies required for service, repair, maintenance or the safe and proper installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
UEE40520
Training Package
UEE — Electrotechnology Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
450 (290 core + 160 elective)
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is: UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory and a Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioning Technician (Split Systems) | Specialise in the selection, installation, and repair of single-head and multi-split systems in residential and commercial premises. |
| HVAC Fault-Finding Specialist | Apply advanced diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve electrical and refrigerant issues in split air conditioning systems. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive resume showing electrotechnology experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from HVAC employers
- ✓Letters of service or employment contracts
Technical Reports
- ✓Commissioning data for wall-hung and cassette systems
- ✓Fault-finding and maintenance logs
- ✓Refrigerant pressure test and leak test results
Regulatory Compliance
- ✓Current Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence
- ✓Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence records
- ✓WHS site audits and JSA/SWMS documentation
Operational Evidence
- ✓Photos of split system installations and pipework
- ✓Vacuum pump and manifold gauge usage records
- ✓Refrigerant recovery and charging logs
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