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Qualification details

MEM31322 - Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31319 - Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 18/Dec/2022

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 19/Dec/2022


Units of competency

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MEM18011 - Shut down and isolate machines/equipmentShut down and isolate machines/equipmentCurrentElective
MEM16006 - Organise and communicate informationOrganise and communicate informationCurrentCore
MEM18086 - Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systemsTest, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systemsCurrentElective
MEM18087 - Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipmentService and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipmentCurrentElective
MEM18055 - Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering componentsDismantle, replace and assemble engineering componentsCurrentElective
MEM15004 - Perform inspectionPerform inspectionCurrentElective
MEM13003 - Work safely with industrial chemicals and materialsWork safely with industrial chemicals and materialsCurrentElective
MEM18085 - Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliancesInstall, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliancesCurrentElective
MEM07001 - Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipmentPerform operational maintenance of machines/equipmentCurrentElective
MEM18091 - Maintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systemsMaintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systemsCurrentElective
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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 Airconditioning and Refrigeration,Oil and Gas Drilling,Mechanical Engineering,Electrotechnology,Electricity Distribution,Electricity Generation Operations 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 342111 Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic 19/Dec/2022 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0313 Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology 19/Dec/2022 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 19/Dec/2022 
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Modification History

Release 1. Packaging rules have been updated to require competency in refrigeration and air-conditioning units to achieve the qualification. Supersedes and equivalent to MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Qualification Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Trade Apprenticeship, or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range HVACR work, including assembling, installing, testing, fault finding, 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 heating, ventilation, 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 Management Act 1989 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 competency.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning units of competency to a value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 69 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 27 points.

Appropriate 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 allocations of point 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 point 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 

MEM05006

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

2

*

MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

4

*

MEM10002

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

3

*

MEM10009

Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

4

*

MEM10010

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

4

*

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

2

*

MEM12002

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

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

*

MEM18046

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

10

*

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

*

MEM18086

Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

4

*

MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

3

Elective units of competency  

Unit code 

Unit title 

P 

Prereq 

MEM05001

Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components

4

*

MEM05003

Perform soft soldering

2

*

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

*

MEM07032

Use workshop machines for basic operations

2

*

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

*

MEM11009

Handle/move bulk fluids/gases

4

*

MEM11010

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

4

*

MEM10013

Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework

6

*

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

*

MEM13003

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

2

*

MEM13007

Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers

2

*

MEM13019

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

3

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

*

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

*

MEM18048

Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits

12

*

MEM18051

Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits

6

*

MEM18084

Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems

4

*

MEM18085

Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

6

*

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

*

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

*

MEM18094

Service and repair commercial refrigeration

6

*

MEM18095

Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment

4

*

MEM18096

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

6

*

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Links

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