Who Can Enrol in the Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Course?
This course is offered to qualified refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics who hold a current unrestricted ARC licence and are looking to work with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
- UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.
- UEERA0007 – Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants.
- UEERA0084 – Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration system.
- UEERA0053 – Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature system. (If you hold a current RAC01 licence with ARC)
- UEERA0089 – Service refrigeration appliances. (If you hold a current RDR04 licence with ARC)
Funding Available
Funding is available to eligible South Australia residents through the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
To receive CITB subsidised training, eligible student are required to supply their valid CITB number to Get Skilled Training at enrolment which allows us to confirm your eligibility prior to your air conditioning course commencement.
To apply, find or renew your CITB number, please visit the CITB website here!
Adelaide Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Licence
For alternative dates,
Please contact the Admin Team on 1300 856 832
Course Location
Ottoway, Adelaide
Course Cost
From $895
Course Details
Online Theory
Face to Face Training and Assessment
Benefits of Getting Qualified with Get Skilled Training
Flexible Courses
Complete your course at your own pace.
Qualified Trainers
Learn from certified trainers with 30+ years industry experience.
Face to Face Training
Receive personalised and practical training in a simulated workplace environment.
Earning Potential
Increase your earning potential and employment prospects by learning how to safely work on self-contained systems containing hydrocarbon refrigerant.
Course Information
Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Course Purpose
The course will allow you to service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment containing A3 hydrocarbon refrigerant.
Course Prerequisites
To take this course, you must at least have both of the following:
- One of the below refrigerant handling licences with ARC:
- RAC01 – Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Full refrigeration and air conditioning licence: 2 & 3 years)
- RDR04 – Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Restricted domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances licence: 2 & 3 years)
- A current restricted electrical licence.
Course Duration
The practical course is delivered over 1.5 days with an estimated 8 hours required to complete the online theory assessment. Each student is given 3 months to complete this course.
Adelaide Course Cost
The course cost is $895 however, this may increase if additional face to face training and assessment is required.
South Australian Course Funding
Funding may be available to eligible SA residents through the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). To receive CITB subsidised training, eligible students are required to supply their valid CITB number to Get Skilled Training at enrolment which allows us to confirm your eligibility prior to the course commencement. To apply, find or renew your CITB number, please visit the CITB here!
Further information regarding eligibility and CITB funding is attached in a link below for your reference.
Eligibility to Obtain CITB Funding Support Criteria
CITB fact Sheet with Get Skilled Training
Get Skilled training currently has funding allocations for the following units within this qualification:
| UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE |
|---|---|
| UEERA0007 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants |
| UEERA0084 | Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems |
| UEECD0007 | Apply Work Health and Safety Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace |
The total rebate for this course (Service ID 1494) is $660.
Please note: You must complete the course before Get Skilled Training can process a claim with CITB. Students must provide their bank details to have the subsidy reimbursed which will be paid within 5 business days of Get Skilled Training receiving the CITB subsidy. It may take 2 weeks for CITB to approve the funding rebate after Get Skilled Training has submitted the claim (please allow 3 to 4 weeks after completion of your course to receive the rebate).
Apprentices within the first 24 months of their apprenticeship will not be eligible for funding as referenced in the CITB apprentice toolkit booklet. The subsidy cannot be provided for units of competency that Credit Transfer is granted for.
Units Of Competency
Units Of Competency
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| UEERA0053 | Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems |
| UEERA0007 | Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for flammable refrigerants |
| UEERA0084 | Service and repair self-contained flammable refrigerants air conditioning and refrigeration systems |
| UEERA0089 | Service refrigeration appliances |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Please note: An RPL/Credit transfer may be granted for UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace for those holding the appropriate licence or statement of attainment with this unit issued by another provider. Additional RPL may be granted for the UEERA0053 – Install, commission, service and maintain medium temperature systems or UEERA0089 – Service refrigeration appliances depending on the licence (RAC01 or RDR04) the student holds with ARC. It is a prerequisite to have the UEECD0007 and either of the UEERA0053 and UEERA0089 units of competency for this course. Students must submit a copy of their ARC Refrigerant Handling Licence (RAC01 or RDR04) for the RPL to be granted.
For more information about what these course units involve, call Get Skilled on 1300 856 832.
Course Outcome & Career Pathways
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this Hydrocarbon Refrigerant course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the required units of competency, enabling you to service and repair self-contained air conditioning and refrigeration systems that use hydrocarbon refrigerants. You’ll also learn the safety procedures and legal requirements for storing and using hydrocarbon refrigerants, all in line with Australian standards.
Improved employment status after training
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2023 National SOS Report
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