TAFE Queensland
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Further your automotive career by gaining your automotive refrigerant handling licence. This qualification will enable you to work with automotive air-conditioning systems safely and is a requirement for your refrigerant handling licence.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including automotive air conditioning mechanics) grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.
In this course you will learn to fit, install, service, repair and test automotive air-conditioning systems safely. This course teaches you to comply with laws and regulations regarding ozone protection and synthetic gas.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to apply for your Automotive Refrigerant Handling Licence from the Australian Refrigerant Council. This will allow you to work on air-conditioning equipment in light, heavy and commercial vehicles, and in automotive plant and equipment.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns, QLD
- 165-179 Abel Smith Parade, Mount Isa, NT
- 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge, QLD
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba, QLD
- 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge, QLD
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba, QLD
- 200 Dragon Street, Warwick, QLD
- Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy, QLD
- 763 Ingham Road, Bohle, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
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About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
