AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Accelerate your career in the automotive industry!
Want to work on the coolest cars?
This qualification is perfect to advance your career and give you the skills and experience that employers are looking for as an apprentice automotive air conditioning technician.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 2 Semesters
Automotive air conditioner technicians work in a range of fields including light vehicle, automotive electrical, heavy vehicle, mobile plant and equipment, and more.
Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to work effectively in the automotive industry. It will equip participants with the ability to perform a range of tasks relating to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles in an automotive service and repair business. Participants will learn how to test and repair basic electric circuits; diagnose, repair, retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems; carry out diagnostic procedures, as well as a range of other tasks.
Training is conducted in modern workshop facilities, where you'll get to learn on a range of different vehicles and systems.
The completion of this qualification enables an individual to apply for an AAC02 - Refrigerant handling licence - qualified persons (Automotive air conditioning licence).
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
- Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
- Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- Solder electrical wiring and circuits
- Carry out servicing operations
- Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- Inspect and service engines
- Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
You are an apprentice or technician in the workplace and would like the opportunity to develop and practice your skills in the workplace.
You enjoy mechanical tasks, troubleshooting and repairing and doing physically active work.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $59.00 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $72.30 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
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$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.