Airconditioning & Refrigeration

International students can’t do an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic apprenticeship in Australia. Instead, they can study a 24-month vocational course to become a qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic. Click here to read more about apprenticeships and vocational courses for international students

Yes, you can become a qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanicin Australia with Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

If you complete this questionnaire we’ll be able to send you some detailed information on the course and explain what documents you’ll need for enrolment

As per Job OutLook, the industry for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics is predicted to have moderate future growth

It takes 12-24 months to complete the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Durations vary depending on education institute

As per Job OutLook, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics work an average of 44 hours per week.

As per Job Outlook, a qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic earns $1,400 a week, on average

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration courses, cost $13,000 – $15,000 per year, Prices may vary depending on education institute

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) in Australia

As per Job Outlook, 89% of Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics are employed full time

The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration requires students to have a completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics use a range of tools, including the following:

• Charging scales
• Leak detection equipment
• Manifolds, gauges & hoses
• Refrigeration recovery units
• Tube working tools
• Vacuum pumps
• Brazing equipment
• Digital thermometers

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. An Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic also does the following in a normal day:

• establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points
• drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and threading piping
• installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water
• bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit
• filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks
• test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments
• removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant
• checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components
• adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems
• recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken

The Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is generally 15-20 hours per week, spread over 2-3 days. Timetables vary depending on education institute.

To be a qualified Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic in Australia you need to have successfully completed a Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

You can study to be an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic in Sydney, Australia

These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualification Framework. Most countries, specifically European or North American countries, accept qualifications issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the qualifications will be accepted and allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always advise you check specifically with your home country.