Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Duration
2 years. Course commences in February and July each year.
Description
The Diploma of Engineering Technology (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) is an engineering technician course and equips students with the knowledge and skills required for a career in refrigeration and air-conditioning engineering and its applications. The Certificate III is the trade qualification in Australia and the Diploma is the technician qualification in the field of refrigeration and air-conditioning. Students complete two qualifications in two years.
Upon successful completion, this program will enable students to:
- implement and utilise engineering solutions in a refrigeration and air-conditioning application by applying substantial theoretical concepts;
- use complex technical information and concepts to plan and implement solutions for a range of engineering environments;
- troubleshoot technical problems in an engineering environment;
- provide substantial support in managing complex engineering projects; and manage prescribed technical objects to achieve desired outcomes in an engineering application.
This qualification equips students with the skills of the following tradespersons: Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning mechanic/tradesperson as identified on the Skilled Occupations List and the Migration Occupations in Demand List.
Some weekend study may be required.
Major Subjects
- Refrigeration systems
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Computer Aided Drafting Systems and Applications
- Service and Repair of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Equipment
- Maintenance of Commercial Air-conditioning Systems and Components
- Maintenance of Central Air handling Systems
- Maintenance of Industrial Refrigeration Systems and Components
- Maintenance of Cooling Towers/Evaporative Condensers and Associated Equipment
- Maintenance of Fefrigerant Flow Controls and Associated Equipment
Prerequisites
Year 12/Matriculation OR good passes at Year 11 (or the overseas equivalent) PLUS relevant employment experience; AND English language proficiency level of IELTS 5.5, ISLPR 2+, TOEFL 530 or equivalent.
Tuition
Students should also allow $400 for overalls, steel-capped work boots and safety glasses.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is based on competency ie the ability to perform specific skills and is done through a combination of observation, discussion, written assignments, tests, examinations and/or practical application/work related projects
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods comprise supervised classroom learning, lectures, supervised practical components, work experience/practical placement and field trips.
Course Outcomes
On satisfactory completion of all subjects, students will be eligible for the Diploma of Engineering Technology (Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning) and the Certificate III in Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning).
Learning Resources
Currently being updated
Please note: This list of learning resources is intended as a guide only. Students are not recommended to purchase any textbooks or other resources until they have enrolled in their course and been given a list of required texts by their teachers.
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