Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Interpret technical drawing

Undertake manual handling

Perform engineering measurements

Perform computations

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Plan work activities

Organise and communicate information

Interact with computing technology

Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Use hand tools

Use power tools/hand held operations

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

Perform soft soldering

Carry out mechanical cutting

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

Use workshop machines for basic operations

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.

Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters

Commission programmable controller programs

Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

Terminate and connect specialist cables

Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework

Handle/move bulk fluids/gases

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

Order materials

Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement

Perform emergency first aid

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Perform inspection

Perform internal/external customer service

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

Use tools for precision work

Perform precision fitting of engineering components

Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply

Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations

Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems

Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components

Maintain and repair central air handling systems

Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components

Maintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systems

Service and repair commercial refrigeration

Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment

Maintain, repair/replace and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment