Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Get the job ready skills and knowledge employers need for a split system installer or airconditioning installer.
In-home and commercial air conditioning and heating is becoming a must-have in most homes and workplaces these days, which is great news for people installing them... plenty of work available!
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you a range of skills and knowledge so that you're job ready to start work. You'll learn how to use drawings, diagrams, schedules, plans, standards, codes and specifications; prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings; install split systems and heat pump systems to a maximum plant capacity 18kWr; understand legal obligations and regulations; assemble components; pressure and leak test refrigerants; and workplace health and safety.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training option
- STEM
Industry areas
- Building and Construction
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Course ID
- National ID: UEE20120
- WA State ID: BFP0
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Start Your Career in Air Conditioning Installation.
This qualification covers competencies to install, commission and decommission single head, split air conditioning and heat pumps systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kilowatt (kW) refrigeration.
Please note that this course does not include training in servicing, repair, maintenance, fault finding, electrical work, or the safe installation of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump plant and equipment.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The qualification meets only the training components for a national restricted heat pump, split system, installation and decommissioning Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant, installing, commissioning 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.
Delivery location
Do you want a career bringing comfort into the home?
When you complete this Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems you'll be what employers are looking for as a split system installer or air-conditioner installer.
SM TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
In-home and commercial air conditioning and heating is becoming a must-have in most homes and workplaces these days, which is great news for people installing them... plenty of work available!
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you a range of skills and knowledge so that you're job ready to start work. You'll learn how to use drawings, diagrams, schedules, plans, standards, codes and specifications; prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings; install split systems and heat pump systems to a maximum plant capacity 18kWr; understand legal obligations and regulations; assemble components; pressure and leak test refrigerants; and workplace health and safety.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training option
- STEM
Industry areas
- Building and Construction
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Course ID
- National ID: UEE20120
- WA State ID: BFP0
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Start Your Career in Air Conditioning Installation.
This qualification covers competencies to install, commission and decommission single head, split air conditioning and heat pumps systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kilowatt (kW) refrigeration.
Please note that this course does not include training in servicing, repair, maintenance, fault finding, electrical work, or the safe installation of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump plant and equipment.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The qualification meets only the training components for a national restricted heat pump, split system, installation and decommissioning Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant, installing, commissioning 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.
Delivery location
Do you want a career bringing comfort into the home?
When you complete this Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems you'll be what employers are looking for as a split system installer or air-conditioner installer.
SM TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.
Delivery location
Start Your Career in Air Conditioning Installation.
This qualification covers competencies to install, commission and decommission single head, split air conditioning and heat pumps systems to a prescribed routine where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kilowatt (kW) refrigeration.
Please note that this course does not include training in servicing, repair, maintenance, fault finding, electrical work, or the safe installation of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump plant and equipment.
Refrigerant Handling Licence:
The qualification meets only the training components for a national restricted heat pump, split system, installation and decommissioning Refrigerant Handling Licence, which is required to work on equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant, installing, commissioning 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.
Locations
Do you want a career bringing comfort into the home?
When you complete this Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems you'll be what employers are looking for as a split system installer or air-conditioner installer.
SM TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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