Certificate IV in Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
With WA's hot summers and warm climate, a "fridgie" is always in high demand across a range of industries including mining as well as office buildings, hospitals, schools and other facilities.
From residential and commercial airconditioning systems, through to refrigeration plant on mine sites — and everywhere in between — the opportunities are endless with this career!
With this course you'll learn how to install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, and all about working with computing technologies used in the industry; performing engineering measurements and computations; using hand and power tools; using refrigerant chemicals safely; servicing and repairing domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems; working with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and equipment; installing and maintaining commercial aircon systems; and much more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field. Note: This course is usually only available as an apprenticeship.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Course ID
- National ID: MEM40119
- WA State ID: AD18
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.
Is your career in need of advancement? Become a hero in the world of HVAC, further boost your refrigeration knowledge and get qualified as an advanced tradesperson in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Be guided by our team of lecturers who are experienced commissioning technicians as you learn how to commission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and work with today's computer-controlled HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. A comprehensive training program covers AHUs (Air Handling Units), VAVs (Variable Air Volume systems), chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment. You'll learn your way around a Building Management System and gain knowledge of air balance, and water balance and how to fully install, commission and optimise a VAV-AHU.
The course incorporates working with the latest computing technologies, performing engineering measurements and working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Take the plunge, get yourself on an ice-cool career path and enhance your engineering trade qualification that will open doors to a world of employment opportunities in the hot WA climate and beyond! This is a nationally recognised qualification that will make you job-ready for supervisory roles such as HVAC Site Supervisor and HVAC Commissioning Technician.
Specialist facilities on campus
South Metropolitan 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.
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
From residential and commercial airconditioning systems, through to refrigeration plant on mine sites — and everywhere in between — the opportunities are endless with this career!
With this course you'll learn how to install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, and all about working with computing technologies used in the industry; performing engineering measurements and computations; using hand and power tools; using refrigerant chemicals safely; servicing and repairing domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems; working with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and equipment; installing and maintaining commercial aircon systems; and much more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field. Note: This course is usually only available as an apprenticeship.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Course ID
- National ID: MEM40119
- WA State ID: AD18
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.
Is your career in need of advancement? Become a hero in the world of HVAC, further boost your refrigeration knowledge and get qualified as an advanced tradesperson in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Be guided by our team of lecturers who are experienced commissioning technicians as you learn how to commission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and work with today's computer-controlled HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. A comprehensive training program covers AHUs (Air Handling Units), VAVs (Variable Air Volume systems), chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment. You'll learn your way around a Building Management System and gain knowledge of air balance, and water balance and how to fully install, commission and optimise a VAV-AHU.
The course incorporates working with the latest computing technologies, performing engineering measurements and working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Take the plunge, get yourself on an ice-cool career path and enhance your engineering trade qualification that will open doors to a world of employment opportunities in the hot WA climate and beyond! This is a nationally recognised qualification that will make you job-ready for supervisory roles such as HVAC Site Supervisor and HVAC Commissioning Technician.
Specialist facilities on campus
South Metropolitan 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.
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
Delivery location
Is your career in need of advancement? Become a hero in the world of HVAC, further boost your refrigeration knowledge and get qualified as an advanced tradesperson in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Be guided by our team of lecturers who are experienced commissioning technicians as you learn how to commission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and work with today's computer-controlled HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. A comprehensive training program covers AHUs (Air Handling Units), VAVs (Variable Air Volume systems), chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment. You'll learn your way around a Building Management System and gain knowledge of air balance, and water balance and how to fully install, commission and optimise a VAV-AHU.
The course incorporates working with the latest computing technologies, performing engineering measurements and working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Take the plunge, get yourself on an ice-cool career path and enhance your engineering trade qualification that will open doors to a world of employment opportunities in the hot WA climate and beyond! This is a nationally recognised qualification that will make you job-ready for supervisory roles such as HVAC Site Supervisor and HVAC Commissioning Technician.
Specialist facilities on campus
South Metropolitan 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.
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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