Version Effective: 3rd of March, 2025
Version Effective: 3rd of March, 2025

ACC155665 - Air Conditioning RHL - Gap Units Only

Course Details

Course Summary

This course is for those who wish to receive a Refrigerant Handling License (RHL) to carry out work in relation to Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment with fluorocarbon refrigerant or a component of RAC equipment that carries the risk of refrigerant being emitted.

Students must hold the relevant trade qualification before enrolling in this course, enabling you to complete the gap training to receive the RHL.

• AUR20420 (previous AUR20416 or AUR20412) Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

• AUR21416 (previous AUR21412) Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology

• AUR30320 (previous AUR30316 or AUR30312) Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

• AUR30420 (previous AUR30416 or AUR30412) Certificate III in Agricultural Technology

• AUR30620 (previous AUR30616 or AUR30612) Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• AUR31120 (previous AUR31116, AUR31114 or AUR31112) Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• AUR31220 (previous AUR31216 or AUR31212) Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

• AUR31420 (previous AUR31416 or AUR31412) Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology • AUR31520 (previous AUR31516 or AUR31512) Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

• Previous (AUR31716 or AUR31712) Certificate III in Forklift Technology

Entry Requirements

A Refrigerant and Air Conditioning (RAC) Trainee License must be applied for to undertake this course. ARCtick will require proof of your enrolment to apply, please refer to arctic.org for further information. 

For this program, being offered by CQUniversity, you must have successfully obtained any of the following Automotive Heavy or Light Trade Qualification's and provide a copy of your Qualification and Academic Transcript listing the units of competency achieved.  

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology 
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology  
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting)

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Automotive

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Students will be able to apply for a Refrigerant handling license enabling to service and repair of automotive air-conditioning systems. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 2 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Course Structure 1

These two units will be delivered over 32 hours for existing tradespersons.

Due to previous experience the full nominal hours will not be required. 

Nominal hours for AURETU103 25 hours and AURETU104 35 hours

  • On-campus
Unit Group 1
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Course Structure 1

On-campus

Rockhampton City

May: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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