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Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics install and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic equipment. Our air conditioning and refrigeration courses will qualify you to apply for your Restricted Electrical Licence and full Refrigerant Handling Licence.
Study Air conditioning and refrigeration training
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics install and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employment opportunities in refrigeration and air-conditioning maintenance are expected to remain solid with up to 25,000 jobs available over the next five years.
Our teachers are trade qualified with years of experience in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry. Their knowledge of current industry technologies will ensure you graduate as a competent and confident tradesperson capable of becoming a leader in your field.
We offer introductory certificate II courses through to diploma-level qualifications to set you up for entry-level or management roles in the industry. Our air conditioning and refrigeration courses will also qualify you to apply for your Restricted Electrical Licence and full Refrigerant Handling Licence.
Career outcomes
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration manager
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration supervisor
- Split air-conditioning and heat pump installer
Air conditioning and refrigeration training courses
Refrigeration and air-conditioning workshops
Our refrigeration and air-conditioning training facilities are world-class and renowned in industry. They include an industrial cascade refrigeration system, full operational service bar, ammonia plant rooms, 20 coldrooms, Valuable Air Volume (VAV) systems, and two air-conditioning plant rooms, as well as hydrocarbon and Co2 systems.
High-tech training facilities
TAFE Queensland Ashmore Trade Training Centre has a new $1.5 million state-of-the-art training hub for electrical and air conditioning refrigeration apprentices.
It was designed in collaboration with local industry to be the most high-level training centre on the Gold Coast for electrotechnology and air-conditioning refrigeration.
Low and no cost courses
You may be eligible for a range of independent and government funding to help you study for less or even free*.
Construction Skills Queensland funded courses
Subsidised training options for the building and construction industry.
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