Course Summary
Are you looking to take the next step in your automotive career? By completing our ACC155665 - Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) Short Course, you can apply to receive your Automotive Refrigerant Handling Licence from the Australian Refrigerant Council (ARC). Undertaking this course will provide you with the necessary skills to work safely with automotive air conditioning systems and is a key requirement for securing your refrigerant handling licence.
As part of this short course students will complete two units AURETU103 and AURETU104, receiving a Statement of Attainment and Official Transcript upon completion.
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, please see the entry requirements for further information.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo be eligible for entry to this course, you must have completed either the current version or the superseded and equivalent version of one of the below qualifications as per training.gov.au.
You will be required to provide a copy of your Completion Certificate/Testamur and Academic Transcript listing the units of competency achieved in your application.
· Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
· Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology
· Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Certificate III in Agricultural Technology Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
· Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
· Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
· Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
· Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
· Certificate III in Forklift Technology
During your study
A Refrigerant and Air Conditioning (RAC) Trainee Licence must be applied for to undertake this course. The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will require proof of your enrolment to apply, please refer to https://www.arctick.org/ for further information.
On the first day of training all students will apply for the RAC Trainee Licence with the assistance of teaching staff and be provided a letter confirming their enrolment in the two units of study.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students who complete the two units, AURETU103 and AURETU104, will receive a Statement of Attainment and Official Transcript from CQUniversity. Upon completion students can then submit their certified paperwork and their current automotive qualification used to gain entry to this short course to ARC. This will allow students to receive the AAC02 – Refrigerant Handling Licence – Qualified Persons (Automotive Air Conditioning Licence).
This licence enables graduates to perform automotive air conditioning service and repairs. Possible job titles may include Automotive Air Conditioning Serviceperson.
- 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.
Full Time:
These two units will be delivered face to face on campus over 32 hours for existing tradespersons.
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| 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
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| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
Course Assessment Information
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.
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Course Times
2026
| Dates | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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| 16th February 2026 - 20th February 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | Building 4 / Room G.01 |
| 27th April 2026 - 1st May 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | Building 4 / Room G.01 |
| 14th September 2026 - 18th September 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | Building 4 / Room G.01 |
| Dates | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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| 22nd June 2026 - 26th June 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | N/A |
| 24th August 2026 - 28th August 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | TBA |
| 9th November 2026 - 13th November 2026 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | TBA |
2025
| Dates | Start Time | End Time | Room |
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| 21st July 2025 - 25th July 2025 | 8:00 am | 4:45 pm | Building 4 / Room G.01 |
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