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Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 3)
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Secure a career in refrigeration
As a refrigeration technician or engineer you may find yourself working on an apartment building, on a ship or in a factory – every day and every job is different. The Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and attributes that will lead to employment or training as a refrigeration engineer – a career with a whole range of different options.
This programme is designed to allow you to reach and be assessed for all Level 1 and Level 2 unit standards contained within the National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 4).
You’ll be ready to start work as a refrigeration technician or staircase into higher level programmes to become a qualified refrigeration engineer.
Note: There will an extra charge of $136.90 for the Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) exam and practical assessment. $50 of which is an admin fee and not loanable.
| Programme Code | MN4488 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time (three days per week) |
| Qualification | MIT Certificate |
| Duration | 34 weeks |
| Applications | Close when the programme is full |
| Start Dates | February |
| Level | 3 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Fees | $5,857 (approx) |
| International Student Fees | $17,450 per year |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Trades
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be requested to provide evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 with no band below 5.0 or equivalent.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the attitudes and ability to work and study at the level required for the programme. The above attributes may be assessed through an interview or on the application form as deemed appropriate by the School of Engineering.
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Programme Summary
Students complete the following courses:
- Core Electrical
- Core Engineering
- First Aid
- Refrigeration
- Welding
Courses
| 111.314 | Mechanical Engineering Youth Guarantee Holding Course |
| 253.223 | Core Engineering |
| 253.321 | Core Electrical |
| 253.322 | Welding |
| 253.323 | Refrigeration |
| 723.209 | First Aid |
Further Training or Study
National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 4)
NZ Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6).
Career Opportunities
Refrigeration engineers in areas such as building services and maintenance, food and wine processing, or in various domestic, commercial and industrial settings.
