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Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
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UEE42925
You have spent years mastering the complexities of commercial refrigeration and residential air conditioning systems. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you guide your existing expertise into formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification covers competencies to determine heat loads and select equipment for basic commercial refrigeration or residential air conditioning applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants. Basic commercial refrigeration includes commercial cold rooms, freezer rooms and cabinets with a single compressor or condensing unit. This does not include large, complex commercial applications or industrial applications. Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments. Refrigerant Handling Licence: The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence: Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations. Electrical Occupation Licence: The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).
Qualification Code
UEE42925
Training Package
UEE — Electrotechnology Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
1360 (1300 core + 60 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineer | Developing, commissioning, and maintaining complex refrigeration systems for commercial food storage and preservation. |
| HVAC/R Service Supervisor | Leading technical teams to diagnose malfunctions and ensure regulatory compliance in residential and commercial applications. |
| Commercial Refrigeration Specialist | Selecting and installing equipment for cold rooms, freezer rooms, and single-compressor systems. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification meets the training components for the national Refrigerant Handling Licence and restricted electrical work. Please note that the qualification itself does not constitute a licence; applications must be made to the relevant state or national authority.
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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
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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
- ✓Detailed CV and employment contracts
- ✓Position descriptions for refrigeration roles
- ✓Employer references confirming technical duties
Technical Documentation
- ✓Heat load calculation sheets
- ✓Equipment selection schedules
- ✓Commissioning and maintenance reports
Electrical & Compliance
- ✓Restricted electrical work logs
- ✓Refrigerant usage and recovery records
- ✓JSEAs and SWMS for electrotechnology work
Visual Evidence
- ✓Photos of installed refrigerant pipework
- ✓Videos of fault-finding on control systems
- ✓Photos of assembled utilities components
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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