This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing air conditioning and refrigeration tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to evacuate and charge air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; communicate in an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic work environment; apply basic oxy-acetylene welding techniques used in air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics; apply basic manual
metal arc welding techniques used in air conditioning and refrigeration; draw and interpret electrical wiring; carry out single circuit wiring; replace refrigeration components; demonstrate knowledge of physics related to air conditioning and
refrigeration; service air conditioners; and troubleshoot a domestic refrigerator.
This qualification is designed to be accessible and flexible. The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Air conditioning and Refrigeration (Level 1) or equivalent.
The main focus is on the outcomes of this qualification, not the how, when and where learning occurred. Some people applying to do this qualification may currently be competent in one or more of the learning outcomes and should then be given the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning.
This qualification articulates to the National Vocational Certificate in Air conditioning and Refrigeration (Level 3).
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to apply basic knowledge of
engineering drawing. It includes knowledge of engineering drawing fundamentals,
apply basic drawing techniques, construct free-hand drawings, construct geometric
drawings, construct reproduction drawings, produce basic drawings in first angle
orthographic projection, produce axonometric drawings, project prisms and pyramids
and produce basic sectional drawings. This unit standard is intended for people
requiring basic engineering drawing skills as applied in different contexts.
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of entrepreneurs. It includes demonstrating knowledge of the requirements of entrepreneurs. This unit standard is recommended for all national Vocational Education and Training programmes and qualifications.
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to apply knowledge of pre-basic
mathematics in different contexts. It includes application of knowledge of algebraic
fundamentals to perform basic calculations, knowledge of mensuration and
percentage, knowledge of factors and fractions, apply knowledge of exponents
(indices) and logarithms to simplify algebraic and logarithmic expressions and carry out
simple manipulations, solve and manipulate linear equations and technical formulae,
apply knowledge of geometry, trigonometry and graphs in solving simple physical
problems. This unit standard is intended for people in different contexts, requiring pre-basic mathematic skills.
Special Note
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to apply knowledge of basic
engineering science in different context. It includes competencies to apply knowledge
of drawing instruments and SI units (International System of Units), apply basic
knowledge of dynamics in engineering science, apply knowledge of statics in
engineering science, demonstrate knowledge of energy, work and power, outline the
concept of heat and temperature, outline the concept of heat capacity and linear
expansion, describe particle structure of matter, describe the basic concept of
electricity including magnetism and describe factors influencing electric circuits. This
unit standard is intended for people requiring basic engineering science skills as
applied in different contexts.