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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
specialising in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Traineeship

National Code

MEM30205

CRICOS Code: 069630M

Centre:

Electrical and Refrigeration Trades

Location:

Elgar Campus

Study Area: Refrigeration;

Study Area Sub Category:

Career Card:

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic

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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course will give you a broad understanding of the refrigeration and air-conditioning industries so you can work with refrigeration and various cooling devices.
You will gain an understanding of the legal requirements and OH&S protocols in a refrigeration and air conditioning environment.
You will learn how to use the hand and power tools essential to the trade, and the electrical and gas equipment necessary to safely carry out your responsibilities.
You will progress to learning how to identify and handle various refrigerants and service and repair cooling systems.

What employment opportunities will I have?

You may gain employment in the refrigeration and air conditioning industries as a refrigeration mechanic.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You can add to, or expand your knowledge base into other areas of specialisation. A suitable option may be the Diploma of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning.

Can I apply?

You must:

be 15 years old
have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
have a training contract with an employer.

Industry gives preference to those students who have completed Year 11 and show an ability to cope with mathematics and science.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview

Length of course

Part time - 3 years (4th year entirely on the job)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees

Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour
Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
Material Fees - contact the Institute

How will I be assessed?

Written assessment
Practical assessment
Examination or testing
Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

MEM10010B

Install Pipework And Pipework Assemblies

40.00 hr

This unit covers planning, preparing and installing pipework and assemblies.

MEM12023A

Perform Engineering Measurements

30.00 hr

This unit covers setting up and using single and multi-headed automated thermal cutting machines.

MEM12024A

Perform Computations

30.00 hr

This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.

MEM13014A

Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment

10.00 hr

This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment.

MEM15024A

Apply Quality Procedures

10.00 hr

This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.

MEM18046B

Fault Find/Repair Electrical Equipment/Components Up To 1000 Volts A.C./1500 Volts D.C.

100.00 hr

This unit covers diagnosing, locating and rectifying faults in electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

MEM18049B

Disconnect/Reconnect Fixed Wired Equipment Up To 1000 Volts A.C./1500 Volts D.C.

30.00 hr

MEM18055B

Dismantle, Replace And Assemble Engineering Components

30.00 hr

This unit covers dismantling and identifying faulty components, selecting replacements, and assembling engineering components into assemblies or sub-assemblies in accordance with standard operating procedures.

MEM18086B

Test, Recover, Evacuate And Charge Refrigeration Systems

40.00 hr

This unit covers testing, recovering, evacuating and charging refrigeration systems to achieve performance specification.

MEM18087B

Service And Repair Domestic And Light Commercial Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Equipment

60.00 hr

This unit covers servicing of domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components. It includes interpreting diagrams of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; utilising basic fault finding procedures, service manifolds and test equipment to identify and diagnose faults in equipment; isolating faulty components including control components; and rectifying common faults.

MEM18088B

Maintain And Repair Commercial Air Conditioning Systems And Components

40.00 hr

This unit covers maintaining and repairing commercial air conditioning systems and components. It includes interpreting drawings and diagrams of commercial air conditioning systems; utilising fault finding procedures, service manifolds and test equipment to identify and diagnose faults; rectifying common faults; returning to service; testing systems; and completing service reports.

MEM18089B

Maintain And Repair Central Air Handling Systems

60.00 hr

This unit covers maintaining and repairing large central air handling systems. It includes interpreting drawings and diagrams of large central air handling systems; utilising fault finding procedures and testing equipment to identify and diagnose faults in systems and isolate faulty components; rectifying faults; returning to service; testing the systems; and completing service reports.

MEM18090B

Maintain And Repair Industrial Refrigeration Systems And Components

60.00 hr

The unit covers maintaining and repairing industrial refrigeration systems. It includes interpreting drawings and diagrams of industrial refrigeration systems systems; utilising fault finding procedures and testing equipment to identify and diagnose faults in systems and isolate faulty components; rectifying faults; returning to service; testing the systems; and completing service reports.

MEM18092B

Maintain And Repair Commercial And/Or Industrial Refrigeration And/Or Air Conditioning Controls

60.00 hr

This unit covers repairing or replacing commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or commercial air conditioning controls.

MEM18094B

Service And Repair Commercial Refrigeration

60.00 hr

This unit covers servicing and repairing commercial and supermarket equipment and components. It includes interpreting drawings and diagrams of refrigeration equipment; utilising basic fault finding procedures, service manifolds, and test equipment to identify and diagnose faults in equipment; isolating faulty components including control components; and rectifying common faults.

MEM18096A

Maintain, Repair/Replace And Adjust Refrigerant Flow Controls And Associated Equipment

60.00 hr

This unit covers performing the selection, maintenance, repair/replacement and adjustment of refrigerant flow controls, either liquid or vapour (mechanical or electronic types) to achieve desired operational performance.

MEM10002B

Terminate And Connect Electrical Wiring

30.00 hr

This unit covers terminating, disconnecting or reconnecting electrical wiring and circuits.

MEM10004B

Enter And Change Programmable Controller Operational Parameters

20.00 hr

This unit covers entering and changing programmable controller operational parameters, including specifications and procedures gained from a range of circuit drawings, engineering data sheets, step print out, manufacturers‟ procedure and data books.

MEM10009B

Install Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Plant And Equipment

40.00 hr

This unit covers installing refrigeration/air conditioning systems in commercial, industrial, marine and transport applications.

MEM12002B

Perform Electrical/Electronic Measurement

20.00 hr

This unit covers selecting and using basic electro-measuring devices to check variables and the ability to maintain the devices.

MEM13001B

Perform Emergency First Aid

10.00 hr

This unit covers performing basic emergency first aid, EAR (expired air resuscitation) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

MEM13003B

Work Safely With Industrial Chemicals And Materials

20.00 hr

This unit covers using personal protective equipment (PPEs), identifying the particular hazards and emergency procedures, and observing safe working practices in that environment.

MEM14004A

Plan To Undertake a Routine Task

10.00 hr

This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements.

MEM14005A

Plan a Complete Activity

20.00 hr

This unit covers planning activities which, whilst following established procedures, may require a response and modification of procedures or choice of different procedures to deal with unforeseen developments.

MEM15002A

Apply Quality Systems

20.00 hr

This unit covers working within a quality improvement system, either individually or in a team situation.

MEM16006A

Organise And Communicate Information

20.00 hr

This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.

MEM16007A

Work With Others In a Manufacturing, Engineering Or Related Environment

10.00 hr

This unit covers operating in an interactive work environment. It covers contribution to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work. This includes identification of work roles, communication and cooperation with others.

MEM16008A

Interact With Computing Technology

20.00 hr

This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology.

MEM17003A

Assist In The Provision Of On The Job Training

20.00 hr

This unit covers assisting in the provision of on the job training to others while undertaking normal duties.

MEM18001C

Use Hand Tools

20.00 hr

This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general applications appropriate for jewellery construction.

MEM18002B

Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations

20.00 hr

This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general applications appropriate for jewellery construction.

MEM05050B

Perform Routing Gas Metal Arc Welding

20.00 hr

This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

MEM05006B

Perform Brazing And/Or Silver Soldering

20.00 hr

This unit covers performing brazing and silver soldering including the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work.

MEM09002B

Interpret Technical Drawing

40.00 hr

This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.

UTENES002A

Attend To Breakdown

20.00 hr

UTENES505SB

Locate And Rectify Fault(S) In Electrical Equip 1kvac/1.5kvdc By Procedures (Motors)

20.00 hr

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.