A Refrigerant Handling Licence MUST be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment.

Carrying out work in relation to RAC equipment means to do anything with a fluorocarbon refrigerant, or a component of RAC equipment, that carries the risk of refrigerant being emitted, including: decanting the refrigerant, manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing or maintaining RAC equipment or decommissioning RAC equipment.

If you are currently involved in the Automotive Industry, have a Trade Qualification or are an Experienced Person who is currently working in the trade and want to become involved in servicing or repairing air conditioning systems, then the Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers can assist you in attaining the Certificate II required for Automotive Air Conditioning licencing.

The program consists of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for 11 units and Onsite Gap Training in the following 2 units.

Recognised Prior Learning Units

Core

   AURAEA002  Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

   AURASA102   Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

   AURETR112     Test and repair basic electrical circuits

   AURTTA118     Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

Electives

   AURACA101   Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace

   AURAFA103   Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

   AURTTA009  Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations

   AURTTA104   Carry out servicing operations

   AURTTC103   Diagnose and repair cooling systems

   AURTTE104    Inspect and service engines

   AURTTK102    Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Gap Training Units

Core

   AURETU103  Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

   AURETU104  Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components

A Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) assessment allows you to gain recognition for knowledge and skills that you have already acquired through previous studies, informal courses, your work history, or are able to demonstrate.

If you hold a Certificate III Qualification you MAY be eligible to obtain an Automotive Air Conditioning Licence with a ‘No Retrofit or Modify’ by undertaking a Statement of Attainment for the following units:

   AURETU103  Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

   AURETU104  Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components

For more information visit: www.arctick.org/media/29073/arc5353_factsheet04_jun2023.pdf

ARC TRAINEE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING LICENCE REQUIRED 

You MUST obtain an ARC Trainee (Classroom Only) Automotive Air Conditioning Licence (CL000) to work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle a refrigerant in a classroom setting only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This licence is valid for the period of training. For more information visit: www.arctick.org/refrigerant-handling-licence/trainee-licences