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Overview

Looking to obtain your Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) for automotive air conditioning? This short course equips you with the AAC02 - Automotive Air Conditioning Licence, essential for anyone working with refrigerant air conditioning systems.

Through hands-on training, you’ll develop the skills to service, diagnose and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in various vehicles.

Upon completion, you’ll be licensed to safely handle refrigerants and perform tasks such as transferring refrigerant, installing, servicing, maintaining and decommissioning air conditioning equipment.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Automotive Air Conditioning

Course start date:

 July 2025, February 2026

Course No:

 SA-TS104

Campus:

 CIT Fyshwick 

Duration:

Two training options are available, 3 to 4 hours of online pre learning must be undertaken prior to the either of the delivery options.

Day Delivery:
Training will be undertaken over 2 full days (day delivery) 16 hours.

Night Delivery:
Training will be undertaken over 4 evenings (night delivery) 16 hours.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Likely Job Outcome:

Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL)
AAC02 - Automotive Air Conditioning Licence (Restricted). Please note the Licence you receive from ARTIC will state you are restricted to only carry out the following repairs:

  • Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

Additional training would be required to carry out, Retro fit, Install Air Conditioning systems etc.

Application Type:

 Portfolio - Full Fee
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Additional Information

You will need to wear the appropriate personal protective clothing when in the CIT Automotive Workshops. These include:

  • Overalls
  • Long pants - cotton drill/ jeans
  • Leather safety boots
  • Safety glasses

Learning material:

  • Laptop or iPad/Tablet
  • Stationery (Pens, Pencils etc)

Enrolment Information

Training Dates:

Course Number Training Dates CRN’s – These will all need to be entered for enrolment
Course 1 Monday 1st Sep and Monday 8th Sept 74222, 74223, 75308
Course 2 Oct dates to be advised TBA

Entry Requirements

This statement of attainment is for only individuals who hold one of the 10 Automotive qualifications listed below, who work in automotive mechanical or electrical technical contexts, and would like to apply for an Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL)/AAC02 - Automotive Air Conditioning Licence.

Must hold one of the following ten (10) qualifications:

  • AUR21416 (previous AUR21412) Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology or equivalent
  • AUR20416 (previous AUR20412) Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR30316 (previous AUR30312) Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31716 (previous AUR31712) Certificate III in Forklift Technology or equivalent or equivalent
  • AUR30616 (previous AUR30612) Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR30416 (previous AUR30412) Certificate III in Agricultural Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31116 (previous AUR31114 or AUR31112) Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31216 (previous AUR31212) Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31416 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31516 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology or equivalent

A TL000 - Trainee Automotive Air Conditioning Licence is required for a person who is handling refrigerant while undertaking this training.

Students will be required to apply for this licence once enrolled into the course. Apply at: https://www.arctick.org/refrigerant-handling-licence/trainee-licences.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 2 subjects

Complete all 2

  • AURETU103   Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM697
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to service air conditioning systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fitted to a range of vehicles and machinery. It involves preparing for the task, carrying out performance testing and correct servicing procedures, performing post-service testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. Automotive air conditioners, in addition to HVAC systems, include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or mobile plant machinery. It does not involve removing, replacing or topping up of refrigerant. The systems used vary depending on the work context.Licensing requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with relevant regulatory authority. An Australian Refrigeration Council accredited (ARCtick) Refrigerant Handling licence is required for those carrying out this work.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETU104   Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
    • CIT Code: AUTM698
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the air conditioning systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fitted to a range of vehicles and machinery for passenger convenience and comfort. The systems used vary based on the work context. It involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in an automotive service and repair industry. Automotive air conditioners, in addition to HVAC systems, include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or mobile plant machinery.Licensing requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with relevant regulatory authority. An Australian Refrigeration Council accredited (ARCtick) Refrigerant Handling licence is required for those carrying out this work.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au