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VTP396 Refrigerant Handling Licence - Automotive Air Conditioning

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

AUTOMOTIVE

Occupation Type

Automotive Electrician

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is not available for online application. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently no available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This course reflects the role of individuals who perform various tasks relating to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles in an automotive service and repair business.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Casuarina Remote
Duration	3 days *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	Please contact the delivery team for further details.

Career Opportunities

Completion of this course enables an individual to apply for an AAC02 - Refrigerant Handling Licence - Qualified Persons (Automotive Air conditioning Licence). Users are advised that the scope of the licence will be contingent on the unit of competency selection. This licence is governed by the Australian Refrigeration Council, which should be contacted for further information

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VTP396 Refrigerant Handling Licence - Automotive Air Conditioning - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Remote

Study Mode: On campus

Students may choose to study the theory knowledge online from home through Learnline (CDU's Learning Management System). Support from and discussions with VET lecturers will be provided through email, discussion boards, chat, video conferencing and telephone.

Entry Requirements Domestic

Licensing and /or legal requirements - Trainee Classroom Licence:

Trainee License available from www.arctick.org. CL000 - Refrigeration and air conditioning trainee license (Classroom) To handle refrigerant in a classroom setting only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This license is valid for a period of training, which can be up to 1 year.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into VTP396 Refrigerant Handling Licence - Automotive Air Conditioning, candidates require a relevant trade qualification:

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (previous AUR30316 or AUR30312)
AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (previous AUR30616 or AUR30612)
AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (previous AUR31116, AUR31114 or AUR31112)
AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (previous AUR31216 or AUR31212)
AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Duration
Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 3 days. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Automotive and Mobile Plant
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au