RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set

Overview

Introduction

This skill set is for students required to service and repair carbon dioxide refrigeration systems.

This course will provide individuals with a basic understanding of carbon dioxide safety requirements, relevant standards and legislation, and operating functions of carbon dioxide refrigeration systems. Students will complete practical activities that will provide them with a basic understanding of sub-critical and trans-critical CO2 refrigeration systems and how to service them.

If individuals do not meet the entry requirements additional training can be provided. Alternative delivery options can be offered with training conducted at other sites to assist with personnel logistics. Please enquire for further details regarding special delivery options.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This short course prepares graduates to work as Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Specialists towards Natural Refrigerants.

Further study

After completing this short course students may like to continue their studies with various qualifications where these units of competency are attributed to Airconditioning and Refrigeration qualifications.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Attendance & commitment

Workplace blended delivery | 4 days course length | Part-time study load

• This course is delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face block training.
• Students are expected to attend on-campus for training over 2 blocks during delivery. Each block is generally five 8-hour duration training sessions. Students are required to spend time (outside of class time) in self-directed research and learning. Also in preparation for completion of assessment tasks (outside of class time) including revision and reassessment.
• The total duration of this course may vary depending on students' previous training and Credit Transfers that may be available.
  

Pre-apprenticeship blended delivery | 4 days course length | Part-time study load

• This course is delivered via a blend of online and face-to-face block training.
• Students have 2 options and are either expected to attend on campus for training over a 1-2 day block and complete 2 days of theory work online remotely or attend on campus for training for a 4-day block. Each block is generally training session days of 8 hours in duration.
• Students may be required to spend time (outside of class) in self-directed research, learning, and preparation for completion of assessment tasks (outside of class time) including revision and reassessment. The total duration of this course may vary depending on students' previous training and Credit Transfers that may be available.

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

This course requires a total of 2 units.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

It is essential that individuals undertaking this skill set already hold the following units:

• UEERA0053 Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems AND
• UEERA0051 Install, commission, service, and maintain air conditioning systems OR Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Participants will also require a Trainee or Full Refrigerant Handling licence.

Applicants seeking competencies in natural refrigerants are required to be generally, reasonably fit, and have a good command of English and maths.

Student resources

To undertake this course students will need access to a suitable laptop for online learning/face-to-face learning, and bring/wear appropriate workwear, safety boots, and safety glasses.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

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.

Fees and payments

Fees and costs

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

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Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

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Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Further information is provided at course induction.