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Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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UEE51225
You have mastered the complexities of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems through years of technical expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway that honours your experience in engineering and system design. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you guide your expertise toward this advanced qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification covers competencies to develop systems; select equipment; and commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment and special applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants. 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
UEE51225
Training Package
UEE — Electrotechnology Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
1670 (1540 core + 130 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 |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technologist | Applying engineering principles to the design, installation, and commissioning of complex refrigeration and air distribution equipment. |
| HVAC/R System Designer | Developing specifications and selecting equipment for large-scale commercial refrigeration and preservation systems. |
| General Engineering Worker | Utilising advanced tools and techniques to modify, repair, and maintain sophisticated electrotechnology components. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is closely linked to critical regulatory requirements, including the national Refrigerant Handling Licence and various state-based electrical and mechanical services licences. Please note that achieving the qualification is a prerequisite for licensing but does not automatically grant a licence to practice.
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume or CV
- ✓Detailed position descriptions
- ✓Employment references from licensed practitioners
Engineering & Design
- ✓Heat load calculations and system specifications
- ✓Psychrometric performance reports
- ✓Thermodynamic parameter evaluations
Electrical & Controls
- ✓Fault-finding reports for single and three-phase motors
- ✓Control system circuit diagrams
- ✓Low voltage circuit testing and compliance records
Refrigerant Management
- ✓Refrigerant recovery and charging logs
- ✓ARCtick compliance documentation
- ✓Safe handling and lubricant management records
Commissioning & Maintenance
- ✓Commissioning reports for commercial food storage
- ✓Maintenance schedules for HVAC air systems
- ✓Diagnostic reports for complex malfunctions
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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