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Refrigerant work is tightly regulated, and UEE32225 is the qualification that sits behind the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence. If you’re already doing this work on the tools, we help build your RPL case, assessed by one of our partnered training organisations.
This qualification covers the skills to select components, install, set up, test, fault-find, repair and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment used in food storage and preservation, and in air distribution throughout buildings and premises, including the regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Completing this qualification meets the training component required for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence, needed to work on equipment that carries a risk of refrigerant emission. RPL suits experienced air conditioning and refrigeration technicians who’ve built their skills on the job.
Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration teaches you to choose, install, and maintain refrigeration systems and air-conditioning units. It covers refrigerant handling criteria, combining education with on-the-job training for qualification.
You will study as an apprentice, and if you have experience, you'll be evaluated on the job. Skill recognition in education and real or closely simulated environments is critical for assessment. This certification confirms you have completed all competency units through experience or instruction from a recognised RTO.
Registration and licensing requirements vary by state, each overseen by a regulatory body. For detailed information on licences, visit your state's regulatory website.
A licence verifies your training to perform Refrigerated Air-conditioning work safely and professionally, demonstrating your understanding of compliance requirements as a certified practitioner.
This qualification teaches you how to choose parts, set up, test, fix, and keep refrigeration systems and equipment used for food storage, air conditioning, and air distribution in buildings. It also covers rules for buying and handling refrigerants.
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Installing, servicing, fault-finding and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment, including handling refrigerants safely and in line with regulatory requirements.
Apprentices and experienced air conditioning and refrigeration technicians wanting nationally recognised trade status.
Yes — it meets the training requirement for the full national Refrigerant Handling Licence, needed to work on equipment carrying a risk of refrigerant emission.
Qualified air conditioning and refrigeration technician roles across residential, commercial and food storage or preservation settings.
Yes, if you can demonstrate hands-on experience installing, servicing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Job records, employer references, refrigerant handling records, and any existing licences or prior training.
Once we’ve helped you build your portfolio, it’s assessed by one of our partnered RTOs, who confirm your competency and issue the qualification.
