HVAC Technician

A HVAC Technician performs work on a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. You might conduct regular maintenance services or make repairs when necessary. HVAC Technicians might install new systems, make adjustments to individual system components or replace entire systems. You might specialise in residential work or focus on larger industrial equipment.

HVAC Technicians should be organised and be able to manage their time well. It’s important that you can work with technical drawings and diagrams and need to have excellent attention to detail. HVAC Technicians should have strong observational abilities and must be able to follow instructions closely.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a hvac technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE32220

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Blended, On Campus
104 weeks
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE51220

Diploma of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20220

Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 36 months
$0 - $6,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE20120

Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Blended, On Campus
4 - 8 months
$0 - $2,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)

On Campus
12 months
$357
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE62520

Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE42720

Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCCM3001

Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEESS00156

RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set

Traineeship
4 days
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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