Air Conditioning Courses Darwin
Our Split System Course
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The Darwin air conditioning course is delivered across 2 days* of onsite, simulated training, featuring both an online theory component, and a practical component. While the theory is completed in your own time, at your own pace.
Get Skilled Training’s practical assessment will get you hands on with expert trainer supervision, allowing you to learn and develop the skills needed to succeed in an area of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Please contact our office on 1300 856 832 for more information on our split system air conditioning courses in Darwin and in surrounding areas.
98% of our students receive qualifications after successfully completing our comprehensive 2 day course* and online theory!
Darwin Air Conditioning Split System Course
For alternative dates,
Please contact the Admin Team on 1300 856 832
East Arm,
NT
$1,980
(GST Free)
Online Theory / Simulated Workplace
2 days of practical training and assessment* with an online theory component
Flexible Courses
Work at your own pace within 12 months using our student online portal.
Qualified Trainers
Experienced trainers with leading industry expertise will train you.
Face to Face Training
Receive personalised, practical training in a simulated workplace environment.
Earning Potential
Increase your earning potential and employment prospects by learning how to install air conditioning systems.

Improved employment status after training
Satisfaction rate
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Easy going place, James our instructor was easy to talk to and never made any questions asked feel dumb or stupid. Fairly priced and have more than enough time to complete work.
Course Information
Course Purpose
Successfully completing this course will earn you the UEE20120 – Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems, qualifying you to apply for an RSS03 – Refrigerant Handling Licence (restricted to heat pump split systems – installation and decommissioning) through the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). With this licence, you will be authorised to install, commission, and decommission single-head split system air conditioners and heat pump systems up to 18kW.
This course does not cover service, repair, maintenance, fault diagnosis, electrical work, or the installation of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat pump systems. If you require training in these areas, we recommend the UEE32220 – Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Ideal for licensed electricians looking to expand their expertise, third and fourth-year electrical apprentices wanting to specialise in split system air conditioning, and plumbers, gas fitters, or trade assistants seeking to enter the air conditioning industry, this course delivers comprehensive, hands-on training.
Gain the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to install split system air conditioners safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. Take the next step in your career and enter a growing industry with the right qualifications.

Course Eligibility Criteria & Enrolment Requirements
To enrol in the UEE20120 – Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems, you must meet one of the following prerequisites:
For Electricians:
- Hold a current Electrical Work Licence.
For 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentices:
- Successfully completed the required second-year units of an electrotechnology apprenticeship.
- Have at least two years of industry experience.
For Non-Electrical Workers (via Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL):
Workers from the following trades may be eligible for RPL:
- Qualified Plumbers
- 3rd & 4th Year Plumbing Apprentices (who have successfully completed the second-year units of a plumbing apprenticeship and have at least two years of industry experience)
- Qualified Gas Fitters
For Trade Assistants in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning:
Trade Assistants who have been working full-time for a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning company for 6 to 18 months may also qualify through RPL.
Important Requirements for Trade Assistants:
- Provide a letter from their employer and an ARC-licensed supervisor confirming their experience.
- Submit evidence of two completed installations after completing the course.

Course Cost
Our Darwin course fees: $1980 (GST-free) paid after enrolment.
Darwin Practical Workshop Dates
Our next available practical workshop date is listed on the right. We regularly update our course schedule, so check back later for new dates that may better suit you.
For more information on upcoming courses, contact our Admin Team at 1300 856 832 or email info@getskilledtraining.com.au.
If you’re looking to train your team or expand your business, we offer on-demand courses at your location, subject to minimum requirements.
Units Of Competency
Units Of Competency
Unit | Name |
---|---|
UEECD0027 | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan |
UEERA0059 | Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings |
UEERA0049 | Install and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems |
UEERA0064 | Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants – split systems |
UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
Non-electrical workers who require prerequisites for this course, will also have to satisfy the below units of competency through recognition of prior learning: | |
UEECD0007: | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work |
The compulsory elective unit includes: | |
UEECO0002 | Maintain documentation |
Course Outcome & Career Pathways
Course Outcome
Upon successfully completing this air conditioning course and obtaining an RSS03 – Refrigerant Handling Licence (restricted to heat pump split systems – installation and decommissioning) through the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), you will be qualified to install, commission, and decommission split system air conditioners up to 18kW, including ducted, wall-hung, floor-mounted, and ceiling-mounted units.

Career Pathways
Graduates of this course will also be eligible to pursue further qualifications, such as the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220), as well as other nationally recognised training programs listed in the UEE Training Package. These additional qualifications can help advance industry skills and expand career opportunities.
For more information on UEE qualifications and further air conditioning training, click here.
You can also call us on 1300 856 832 for more information on these courses.
Get Skilled With Our Air Conditioning Course in Darwin Today!
Get Skilled Training is a registered training organisation that offers a professional approach to delivering your air conditioning installation course certification.
We focus on providing high-quality, flexible split system courses that equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to progress in the industry.
If you live in Darwin update your skills and increase your earning potential by signing up to one of our Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Courses today.
You can Contact us online or call on 1300 856 832.