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Qualification details

MEM31319 - Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeSupersedes but is not equivalent to MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade 25/Jun/2019
Is superseded by and equivalent to MEM31322 - Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 18/Dec/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 31/Mar/2021
(View details for release 1) 26/Jun/2019


Units of competency

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MEM11011 - Undertake manual handlingUndertake manual handlingCurrentCore
MEM10011 - Terminate and connect specialist cablesTerminate and connect specialist cablesCurrentElective
MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurementsPerform engineering measurementsCurrentCore
MEM12004 - Perform precision electrical/electronic measurementPerform precision electrical/electronic measurementCurrentElective
MEM17003 - Assist in the provision of on-the-job trainingAssist in the provision of on-the-job trainingCurrentCore
MEM18095 - Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipmentMaintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipmentCurrentElective
MEM13007 - Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towersMaintain water treatment systems for cooling towersCurrentElective
MEM10005 - Commission programmable controller programsCommission programmable controller programsCurrentElective
MEM18088 - Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and componentsMaintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and componentsCurrentElective
MEM09002 - Interpret technical drawingInterpret technical drawingCurrentCore
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 342111 Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0313 Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Electrotechnology,Mechanical Engineering,Electricity Distribution,Electricity Generation Operations,Airconditioning and Refrigeration,Oil and Gas Drilling 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 342111 Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic 14/Aug/2019 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0313 Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology 14/Aug/2019 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 26/Jun/2019 
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Modification History

Release 2. Mandatory training contract pathway added.

Release 1. New qualification. Supersedes but is not equivalent to MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.

Qualification Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range HVAC/R work, including assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a refrigeration and air conditioning tradesperson.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Gas Management Regulations 1995 apply to this qualification which incorporates national refrigerant handling licences and refrigerant trading authorisations. Refer to the Australian Refrigeration Council website for required units of competency to meet the refrigerant handling licence requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group A
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group B to bring the total value to 96 points.

Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a refrigeration and/or air conditioning trade environment.

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.

Prerequisites 

Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

P 

Prereq 

MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

4

*

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

2

*

MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

5

*

MEM12024

Perform computations

3

*

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

2

MEM14006

Plan work activities

4

*

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

2

*

MEM16008

Interact with computing technology

2

*

MEM17003

Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

2

*

MEM18001

Use hand tools

2

*

MEM18002

Use power tools/hand held operations

2

*

MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

3

Elective units of competency  

Group A 

Unit code 

Unit title 

P 

Prereq 

MEM05003

Perform soft soldering

2

*

MEM05006

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

2

*

MEM10002

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

3

*

MEM10009

Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

4

*

MEM10010

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

4

*

MEM10013

Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework

6

*

MEM12002

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

2

*

MEM13003

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

2

*

MEM18046

Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c

10

*

MEM18048

Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits

12

*

MEM18049

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

3

*

MEM18055

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

3

*

MEM18083

Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations

1

*

MEM18084

Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems

4

*

MEM18085

Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

6

*

MEM18086

Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

4

*

MEM18087

Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

6

*

MEM18088

Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components

4

*

MEM18094

Service and repair commercial refrigeration

6

*

MEM18096

Maintain, repair/replace and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment

6

*

Group B  

Unit code 

Unit title 

P 

Prereq 

MEM05001

Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

4

*

MEM05005

Carry out mechanical cutting

2

*

MEM05012

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

2

*

MEM05050

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

2

*

MEM07001

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

2

*

MEM07024

Operate and monitor machine and process

4

*

MEM07032

Use workshop machines for basic operations

2

*

MEM09003

Prepare basic engineering drawing

8

*

MEM09011

Apply basic engineering design concepts

6

*

MEM10003

Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.

12

*

MEM10004

Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters

2

*

MEM10005

Commission programmable controller programs

4

*

MEM10011

Terminate and connect specialist cables

3

*

MEM11001

Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment

4

*

MEM11005

Pick and process order

4

*

MEM11009

Handle/move bulk fluids/gases

4

*

MEM11010

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

4

*

MEM11016

Order materials

2

*

MEM11022

Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment

4

*

MEM12004

Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement

4

*

MEM13001

Perform emergency first aid

1

*

MEM13002

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

3

*

MEM13007

Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers

2

*

MEM15001

Perform basic statistical quality control

2

*

MEM15004

Perform inspection

2

*

MEM16004

Perform internal/external customer service

2

*

MEM16005

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

2

*

MEM16013

Operate in a self-directed team

2

*

MEM18003

Use tools for precision work

4

*

MEM18006

Perform precision fitting of engineering components

6

*

MEM18009

Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

4

*

MEM18011

Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

2

*

MEM18045

Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply

4

*

MEM18050

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

3

*

MEM18051

Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits

6

*

MEM18089

Maintain and repair central air handling systems

6

*

MEM18090

Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components

6

*

MEM18091

Maintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systems

4

*

MEM18092

Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls

6

*

MEM18093

Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls

8

*

MEM18095

Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment

4

*

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Release 1).

Release 1. New qualification. Supersedes but is not equivalent to MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2