Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Licence Victoria

How to Get a Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Licence in VIC

Obtaining a Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration licence in Licence Victoria is a significant step for professionals at any stage in their carpentry careers. Whether you’re a seasoned local carpenter or a recent graduate from a carpentry course, this licence is pivotal. It formally recognises your skills, accounts for your experience and technical knowledge, and opens up opportunities for job changes and to fill industry gaps.

What license do I need to work as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic in Victoria?

To work as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, you will need:

Refrigerant Handling Licence from Australian
Refrigeration Council (ARC) Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence from Energy Safe Victoria

How do I become an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic in Victoria?

To work as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic in Victoria, you’ll need:

A Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Completed apprenticeship

Recommended

Completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent

Strong understanding of Mathematics, English and Chemistry

Certificate II in Electrotechnology studies (Pre-vocational or Careerstart)

Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems

What does an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic do?

Establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications
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
Testing 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

For more information for the current licensing requirements in Victoria, click here.

How to Apply

The Fair Trading NSW website contains the application form as well as checklists and information about the applicable fees.You can check the updated eligibility requirements as well.

Applications, along with the fees and supporting documents such as proof of identity, police check, copies of qualifications etc may be lodged online or at the Fair Trading NSW office.

For more information for the current licensing requirements in New South Wales, click here.

The links provide specific information by trade.

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration

Bricklaying

Building

Carpentry

Concreting

Dry Plastering

Glazing

Painting

Plumbing & Drainage

Structural Landscaping

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