TasTAFE
5 days
A practical five-day program for electricians and plumbers to gain nationally recognised skills in installing and decommissioning split air conditioning and heat pump systems up to 18kW, with training components for Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) licence application.
Applicants must hold a current electrical or plumbing licence or be studying Certificate III in Electrotechnology. Students must be at least 16 years old. Access to a computer with reliable internet connection is recommended but not required. TasTAFE provides Microsoft Office licenses upon enrolment. Students should bring standard items such as pens, notebook, and USB. Specific equipment required includes steel cap boots, safety glasses, and industrial trousers and shirts.
The course covers work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace, and measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work. Students learn to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components, fix and secure electrotechnology equipment, and use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications. Core competencies include installing and starting up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems, preparing and connecting refrigerant tubing and fittings, and recovering, pressure testing, evacuating, charging and leak testing refrigerants for split systems. The program also covers environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry engagement and partnerships. The course is delivered by experienced trainers using practical, hands-on methods that prepare students for real workplace scenarios. TasTAFE offers comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning, and flexible study options. The qualification is nationally recognised and provides direct pathways to ARC licensing and employment in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as air conditioning technicians or refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics. The qualification enables professionals to install, commission, and decommission split air conditioning and heat pump systems in residential and commercial settings. With ARC licensing, technicians can work independently or for established HVAC companies, with opportunities for career progression into supervisory roles, system design, or specialisation in commercial refrigeration systems.
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