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AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

National ID AUR20220 State ID BGA7

Feeling cold about your auto career? This is one hot opportunity.

Work in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. You'll learn practical skills in retrofitting, modifying, diagnosing, repairing faults and more.

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Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

CampusesGeraldton. Kalgoorlie. Merredin.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024. Available all year round.

Study Mode On campus. Online and on campus.

Take your career in the automotive industry to the next level.

Advance your career in the automotive industry. When you complete Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology you will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, retrofitting and modifying, diagnosing and repairing faults, whilst learning to work safely in the workplace.

This qualification offers a credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning  (RPL) for the vehicle servicing component within the Certificate II in Automotive Technology.

Please note: Central Regional TAFE offers this as a standalone course for apprentices completing AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology or AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and/or to existing tradespersons

Some things you'll learn:
  • How to test and repair basic electric circuits
  • How to diagnose, repair, retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • How to carry out diagnostic procedures, as well as a range of other tasks.

This course is right for you if:

  • You love mechanical tasks
  • You enjoy troubleshooting and repairing 
  • You like doing physically active work

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Merredin
How Self Paced Onsite and Advanced Standing (RPL)

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $18.51
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $18.51
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $18.51
Carry out servicing operations
$64.80 $19.20 $0.00
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Week
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom and Advanced Standing (RPL) - 13 to 17 May

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $23.74
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $25.82
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Advanced Standing / RPL

All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use numbers in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
$19.44 $5.76 $0.00
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Unit Selection - Classroom

The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
$58.32 $17.28 $36.66
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 3 Days
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom and Advanced Standing (RPL)

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $23.74
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $25.82
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL)

All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.;;Students to complete a total of seven electives to achieve the qualification.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
$38.88 $11.52 $0.00
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Prepare vehicles for customer use
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00

Unit Selection - Classroom

The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete this unit

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Week
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom and Advanced Standing (RPL) - 26 to 30 August

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $23.74
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $25.82
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Advanced Standing / RPL

All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use numbers in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
$19.44 $5.76 $0.00
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Unit Selection - Classroom

The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
$58.32 $17.28 $36.66
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 1 Week
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom and Advanced Standing (RPL) - 25 to 29 November

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $23.74
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $25.82
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Advanced Standing / RPL

All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use numbers in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
$19.44 $5.76 $0.00
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Unit Selection - Classroom

The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
$58.32 $17.28 $36.66
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 3 Days
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom and Advanced Standing (RPL)

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems $32.40 $9.60 $23.74
AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components $48.60 $14.40 $25.82
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL)

All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.;;Students to complete a total of seven electives to achieve the qualification.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
$38.88 $11.52 $0.00
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect and service engines
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Prepare vehicles for customer use
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00

Unit Selection - Classroom

The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete this unit

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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