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AUR20220 - Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Course Details

Course Summary

If you are seeking an extension to your mechanical trade qualification and have experience in this field then this qualification is for you. Upon successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles within an automotive service and repair business. You will also develop your employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and hands on skills relevant to the automotive air industry. Your studies within this course will be assessment focused.


Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,666.00 (2024)
Subsidised Full Fee $364.00 (2024)
Subsidised Concession Fee $13.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $282.00 (2024)
Subsidised full fee per unit $28.00 (2024)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $141.00 (2024)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Automotive
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

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 completing this qualification will be able to apply for an ARCTICK refrigerant handling license which will enable them to carry out automotive air conditioning service and repairs.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units
  2. Complete 7 elective 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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure

12 months
  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants 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
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants

RPL units

RPL Only

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
RPL Core
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
RPL Electives
AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants 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
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants

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
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
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