South Metropolitan TAFE
1 Semester
This Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology prepares students for apprenticeships as air conditioning specialists. Delivered with purpose-built training rigs at Kwinana campus, it combines practical hands-on skills with industry-recognised qualifications for those seeking careers in automotive HVAC systems.
Entrance requirements include achieving Year 9 NAPLAN cut point scores for Literacy and Numeracy, OLNA category 3 or 3*, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or II. Prerequisites include holding a trade certificate in Automotive or being a current automotive apprentice in at least the third year. Students must obtain a Classroom (CL000) or Trainee (TL000) Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trainee Licence through the Australian Refrigeration Council after enrolment. Basic technical requirements for at-home study include access to a computer and WiFi.
The course covers core competencies in automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems. Core units include: Following environmental and sustainability best practice in automotive workplaces, following safe working practices, testing and repairing basic electrical circuits, servicing air conditioning and HVAC systems, diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and HVAC components, and developing diagnostic test strategies. Elective units include communicating effectively in automotive workplaces, soldering electrical wiring and circuits, testing and replacing batteries, installing air conditioning systems, recovering vehicle refrigerants, carrying out servicing operations, and using and maintaining tools and equipment.
South Metropolitan TAFE's Kwinana campus offers specialised training facilities with purpose-built air-conditioning rigs and a large modern indoor workshop, ensuring high-quality practical learning experiences. As a government-funded vocational education provider in Western Australia, SM TAFE delivers industry-recognised qualifications and has strong connections with employers. The college offers Recognition of Prior Learning to accelerate qualified tradespeople into new specialties, and provides low-fee training options for eligible Western Australian residents and visa holders.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work as Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics. The Certificate II provides the foundation for progressing to higher-level qualifications in automotive trades. Graduates gain employment opportunities in automotive service centres, refrigeration companies, and HVAC service providers. The qualification meets industry demands for skilled apprentice air conditioning specialists and opens pathways to supervisory and management roles in the automotive and refrigeration sectors.
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