Course Description
This qualification is designed for experienced/qualified electricians wishing to install split system Air Conditioners/ Heat Pump systems or split system hot water systems. It covers the installation, commissioning and de-commissioning of single head, split air conditioning and heat pump systems where the maximum plant capacity for each system does not exceed 18 kw cooling capacity.
It does not cover the maintenance, repair, service including diagnostic/fault finding and electrical work or installation of heat pump plant and equipment or commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.
This qualification is offered as a skills ‘top up’ course, therefore specific prerequisites must be met prior to commencing.
Course Content
This course contains the following learning content:
Participants must complete 11 Units of Competency to attain UEE20111 Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. The qualification consists of 10 Core units and 1 to 2 Electives. The number of units you will be required to complete, is dependent on the final outcome of your RPL/credit transfer application.
Due to the program’s prerequisite requirements, selection of the elective units will be based on your previous experience, thus allowing this unit to be completed via the RPL/credit transfer application. A list of potential elective units are outlined in the course content section. For example: if you have previously completed: UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, this may give you credit for CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and HLTAID001 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Core Units |
Unit Title |
Delivery Day |
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UEENEEK142A |
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector |
Day 1 |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Day 1 |
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UEENEEJ102A |
Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings |
Day 2, 3 |
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UEENEEJ105A |
Position, assemble and start up single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems |
Day 4, 7, 8 |
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UEENEEJ172A |
Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems |
Day 5, 6, 7 |
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UEENEEE038B |
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan |
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UEENEEE102A |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
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UEENEEE105A |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
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UEENEEE107A |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
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UEENEEE137A |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work |
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** These units of competency are covered by a current Electricians Licence or equivalent |
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Elective Units |
Note: Elective unit(s) to be selected |
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UEENEEC001B |
Maintain documentation |
Day 1 |
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UEENEEC002B |
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs |
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UEENEEC008B |
Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work |
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UEENEEC010B |
Deliver a service to customers |
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UEENEEE020B |
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus |
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CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
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HLTAID001 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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UEENEEJ104A |
Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems |
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UEENEEP024A |
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
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UEENEEP026A |
Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies |
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Course Requirements
Students are required to have the following:
OPTIONAL: The following reference books may assist in completing units of competency within this course and questions within the student workbook. The below reference books can be purchased from PEER VEET or www.airah.org.au
If purchased through PEER
Australian Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning – National Resource
Volume 1 Edition 05 - $235.00 (incl.GST)
Australian Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning – National Resource
Volume 2 Edition 05 - $200.00 (incl.GST)
Total Cost - $435.00 (incl.GST)
Postage fee - $30.00 (incl.GST)
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the participant will be able to competently:
- install Split Air conditioners/ Heat Pump systems or split system hot water systems
Participants who meet all the requirements of the course will be awarded with a qualification in UEE20111 Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. If not all units of competency are completed, the participant will be issued with a statement of attainment.
Entry Requirements
Entry into this course is only available to licenced tradespersons
The course is only available to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Electricians holding a current, unrestricted A Class Electrical Licence.
- Recent extensive experience in the electrotechnology industry.
If you do not meet this criteria, you’ll be ineligible to undertake the skills top-up course.
Delivery Method
This course contains both theory and practical learning activities
Units are delivered using classroom and distance based training. Depending on the RPL/credit transfer process to application, you will be required to attend classroom training for 7-10 days. Following enrolment and finalisation of your RPL/credit transfer application you will be provided with reference material and student workbooks. You will be required to read the workbooks, review the reference material and submit answers to a range of subject questions.
IMPORTANT
This will take approximately 40 hours to complete but will provide sufficient underpinning knowledge prior to commencement of training.

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