Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded elective unit.

Release 2. Two units added to general electives. Imported elective units updated.

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package

This qualification covers competencies to determine heat loads and select equipment for basic commercial refrigeration or residential air conditioning applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Basic commercial refrigeration includes commercial cold rooms, freezer rooms and cabinets with a single compressor or condensing unit. This does not include large, complex commercial applications or industrial applications.

Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licencing. A relevant contract of training through an apprenticeship or relevant employment may be required to enable the application of the required knowledge and skills to on the job work activities and environments.

Refrigerant Handling Licence:

The achievement of the qualification meets the training components for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence which is required to work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Occupational Licence:

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to refrigeration/air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

Electrical Occupation Licence:

The achievement of this qualification with the core restricted electrical units meet the electrical regulatory requirements for related restricted electrical work in most state/territories. This is required to work on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 1360 weighting points  comprising:

1300 core weighting points  listed below; plus 

60 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 60 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 20 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; and between 0 and 20 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and 40 weighting points  must be taken from Group C.

Up to 20 weighting points of the general elective units Group A , may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.

Core units  

Weighting Points 

UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work*

20

UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components*

40

UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment*

20

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEECD0042

Solve problems in ELV single path circuits*

40

UEECD0051

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications*

40

UEERA0002

Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems*

50

UEERA0031

Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems*

60

UEERA0034

Establish heat loads for commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning applications*

80

UEERA0035

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems*

20

UEERA0036

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems*

60

UEERA0038

Establish the thermodynamic parameters of refrigeration and air conditioning systems*

80

UEERA0044

Find and rectify faults in single phase motors and associated controls*

40

UEERA0045

Find and rectify faults in three phase motors and associated controls*

30

UEERA0050

Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories*

60

UEERA0051

Install, commission, service and maintain air conditioning systems*

80

UEERA0052

Install, commission, service and maintain low temperature systems*

40

UEERA0053

Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems*

60

UEERA0059

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings*

40

UEERA0062

Recover and charge refrigerants*

40

UEERA0079

Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants*

40

UEERA0081

Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls*

40

UEERA0094

Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations*

40

UEERA0092

Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration and air conditioning circuits*

40

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

UEERL0001

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply*

20

UEERL0002

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.*

20

UEERL0004

Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring*

60

UEERL0005

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures*

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units. 

Weighting Points 

BSBOPS203

Deliver a service to customers

20

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

10

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units.

Weighting Points

UEERA0005

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant

10

UEERA0006

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant

10

UEERA0007

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants

10

UEERA0046

Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment*

20

UEERA0047

Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment*

20

UEERA0048

Install and commission flammable refrigerant air conditioning and refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0054

Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems

20

UEERA0065

Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0066

Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0067

Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0068

Repair and service self-contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems*

20

UEERA0069

Resolve problems in beverage dispensers*

40

UEERA0070

Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems*

40

UEERA0072

Resolve problems in hydronic systems*

40

UEERA0073

Resolve problems in ice making systems*

20

UEERA0074

Resolve problems in industrial refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0075

Resolve problems in post-mix refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0076

Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets*

20

UEERA0077

Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0078

Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0084

Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems*

20

UEERA0097

Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems*

40

UEERA0098

Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems*

80

Group C: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEERA0080

Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories*

40

UEERA0082

Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories*

40

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UEE42911 Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems