Entry requirements

Mandated entry requirements

Before being accepted to this course applicants must:

• Obtain an ARCtik Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence - Trainee Licence.

This licence must be presented prior to commencing any formal practical training.

Information for students

Individuals with the below qualifications will be eligible for an Automotive air conditioning licence (AAC02 Refrigerant handling licence).

AUR20220 Certificate II Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (and the two qualifications it supersedes, AUR20218 and AUR20216)

Units of competency required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AURETU105 (previous AURETU005) Retrofit and modify air-conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
• AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.

AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

Units of competency required to obtain a licence:

• AURETU104 (previously AURETU004 or AURETU3004) Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

Units of competency required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AURETU105 (previous AURETU005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
• AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.

Any of the ten qualifications listed below, if the below requirements are met (with adjoining conditions* listed below).

• 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 (supersedes AUR31720 (previous AUR31716 or AUR31712) Certificate III in Forklift 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
• AUR32120 (previous AUR32116 or AUR32112) Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• One of the Automotive trades listed above achieved prior to AUR05 (2005)
• Successful completion of an Automotive Apprenticeship e.g., Proficiency Certificate
• Automotive Trade Recognition Certificate
• Trade Certificate with a Trade Outcome and evidence of automotive industry experience

*Required Conditions

Units of competency required to obtain a licence:

• AURETU103 (previously AURETU003 or AURETU2003) Service air conditioning and HVAC systems, and
• AURETU104 (previously AURETU004 or AURETU3004) Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

Units of competency also required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AURETU105 (previously AURETU005 or AURETU3005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
• AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.

AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology

Units of competency required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AURT222670A - Service air conditioning systems
• AURT322666A - Repair/retrofit air conditioning systems

AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive – Mechanical – Air Conditioning (superseded)

Units of competency required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AURT322645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent) or
• AURT422645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent)

AUR20799 Certificate II in Automotive – Mechanical – Air Conditioning (superseded)

Units of competency required to obtain an unrestricted licence:

• AUR22631A Install air conditioning systems (or equivalent); and/or
• AUR22645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent)

If you have completed one of the qualifications that has been superseded and would like further information on whether you are still eligible for an ARCtick licence, please contact the Australian Refrigeration Council on 1300 88 44 83.

Student resources

Students must have access to:

• A laptop/computer with internet access
• General stationary (Pens, pencils, rulers)
• Protective enclosed footwear.

Enrolment

How to Apply

1. Explore – Review the course details to check the fit for your goals. Our team is here from 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 468 233 if you’d like to talk it through.
2. Prepare – Gather any documents you may need, like photo ID, concession or eligibility evidence, residency or visa details, prior study or credit evidence, or your USI (we can help you find or create this).
3. Apply – Click Apply Now and complete your application – its quick and easy.
4. Skills Check – Some courses include a language and numeracy evaluation so we can tailor the right support before you start.
5. Offer – We’ll review your application, contact you if we require anything else, and send you an offer. To secure your place, accept your offer and make any required pre-commencement payment.
6. Welcome to GOTAFE – We’ll finalise your enrolment and share everything you need to feel ready. You may be asked to attend an online or in person induction session where we’ll outline the support available to you from day one.
   

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.