Is your career in need of a cool change? Become a hero in the world of HVAC, further boost your engineering knowledge and get qualified as a skilled operator in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Be guided by our team of lecturers who are experienced commissioning technicians as you learn how to install refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and work with today's computer controlled HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. A comprehensive training program covers AHU’s (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, 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 domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems, commercial/industrial refrigeration systems and commercial aircon systems.
Take the plunge, get yourself on an ice cool career path and gain an 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, or Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic.
Gain these skills:
- perform computations and interact with computing technology
- install refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
- service and repair domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- work with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and equipment
- install and maintain commercial airconditioning systems
- apply quality systems
- apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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.
- perform computations
- apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
- plan to undertake a routine task
- apply quality systems
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- interact with computing technology
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
This course is FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
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All year round
Carlisle - Part time - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Carlisle |
| How | On Campus |