What type of licence do I need?

There are different types of Refrigerant Handling Licences available, and the type you require will differ depending on what you are working with.

Licence fees can be viewed here.

Licence Name	Entitlement of Licence
RAC01 - Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Full refrigeration and air conditioning licence: 2 & 3 years)	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle refrigerant for any work other than the Automotive industry. View with qualification requirements (RAC)
AAC02 - Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Automotive air conditioning licence: 2 & 3 years)	For work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment fitted to the cabin of a motor vehicle and handling refrigerant. View with qualification requirements (Auto)
RSS03 - Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Restricted heat pump – split systems – installation and decommissioning licence: 2 & 3 years)	To handle any refrigerant and install and decommission any of the following: a single-head split system air conditioner of less than 18kW a 2-part hot water heat pump of less than 18kW a 2-part swimming pool heat pump of less than 18kW View with qualification requirements (Splits) View specific units of competency
RDR04 - Refrigerant handling licence – qualified persons (Restricted domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances licence: 2 & 3 years)	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle a refrigerant for either or both of the following: (a) any work on domestic refrigeration or air conditioning equipment and (b) any work on drinks fridges, refrigerated vending machines, ice cream chests, frozen carbonated beverage machines (slushies) and post mix machines. Note that these systems must not: (a) be permanently connected to the power supply of the premises where it is installed; nor (b) require the installation of pipe work to enable the movement of refrigerant. Note: This definition does not cover split system air conditioners. Any work on commercial stand-alone refrigeration equipment. Commercial stand-alone refrigeration equipment means refrigeration equipment that: 1. is designed primarily for commercial use; and 2. is designed not to be permanently connected to the power supply of the premises where it is installed; and 3. does not require the installation of pipework to enable the movement of refrigerant. View with qualification requirements (Domestic) View specific units of competency

Trainee Licences

Licence Name	Entitlement of Licence
TL000 - Trainee Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle refrigerant while undertaking training and/or assessment in a classroom setting and at your work place under supervision. The supervisor must be the holder of a licence that entitles them to engage in work for which the licensee is being trained. This licence is valid for the period of training, which can be up to one year. View with documentation requirements (Trainee)
CL000 - Refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licence (Classroom)	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle a refrigerant in a classroom setting only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This licence is valid for the period of training, which can be up to one year. View with documentation requirements (Classroom)

Licence Name

Entitlement of Licence

TL000 - Trainee Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence

To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle refrigerant while undertaking training and/or assessment in a classroom setting and at your work place under supervision. The supervisor must be the holder of a licence that entitles them to engage in work for which the licensee is being trained. This licence is valid for the period of training, which can be up to one year.

View with documentation requirements (Trainee)

CL000 - Refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licence (Classroom)

To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle a refrigerant in a classroom setting only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This licence is valid for the period of training, which can be up to one year.

View with documentation requirements (Classroom)

Restricted Licences

Licence Name	Entitlement of Licence
ATL05 - Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence (Aviation: 1 & 3 years)	For any work undertaken on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment on aircraft and to handle a refrigerant. View with qualification requirements (Restricted)
MTL06 - Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence (Marine: 1 & 3 years)	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment on vessels and handle refrigerant. Note: This does not apply to AMSA certified Watchkeeper, Marine Engineer 1 or Marine Engineer 2. View with qualification requirements (Restricted)
TRT07 - Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence (Transport: 1 & 3 years)	To work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and handle refrigerant for any work on mobile refrigeration systems other than air conditioning systems in the cabin of a motor vehicle. View with qualification requirements (Restricted)
RHTL09 - Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence (Handler: 1 & 3 years)	To handle a refrigerant while decanting cylinders. View with qualification requirements (Restricted)

Refrigerant Recovery Licences

Licence Name	Entitlement of Licence
RRR10 - Restricted refrigeration and air conditioning licence (Recovery: 2 & 3 years)	To recover and handle refrigerant while decommissioning stationary and automotive refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment. View with qualification requirements (Recovery)
RRR11 - Restricted refrigeration and air-conditioning licence (Auto Recovery: 2 & 3 years)	To recover and handle refrigerant while decommissioning automotive air conditioning equipment. View with qualification requirements (Auto Recovery)
RRR12 - Restricted refrigeration and air-conditioning licence (RAC Recovery: 2 & 3 years)	To recover and handle refrigerant while decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment other than mobile air conditioning equipment. View with qualification requirements (RAC Recovery)

AUR20220 Certificate II Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (current):
# Note: Individuals who attain AUR202120 will be considered eligible to obtain the Automotive Air Conditioning Licence with a “No Retrofit or Modify” restriction, unless the statement of results shows the successful completion of the following competency unit:
- AURETU105 (previous AURETU005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
This Automotive Air Conditioning Licence also excludes: Install air conditioning systems; and Overhaul air conditioning system components. Should an individual require an automotive licence enabling them to install and/or overhaul air conditioning system components, they must also undertake the following units:
- AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
- AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.

AUR20218# Certificate II Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (previous):
# Note: Individuals who attain AUR20218 will be considered eligible to obtain the Automotive Air Conditioning Licence with a “No Retrofit or Modify” restriction, unless the statement of results shows the successful completion of the following competency unit:
- AURETU005 (previous AURETU3005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
This Automotive Air Conditioning Licence also excludes: Install air conditioning systems; and Overhaul air conditioning system components. Should an individual require an automotive licence enabling them to install and/or overhaul air conditioning system components, they must also undertake the following units:
- AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
- AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.
AUR20216* (previous AUR20212) Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology:
*Note: Individuals who attain AUR20216 will be considered eligible to obtain an Automotive Air Conditioning Licence excluding: Install air conditioning systems; and Overhaul air conditioning system components. Should an individual require an automotive licence enabling them to install and/or overhaul air conditioning system components, they must also undertake the following units:
AURETU001 (previous AURETU2001) Install air conditioning systems; and/or
AURETU007 (previous AURETU4007) Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors.
Individuals who successfully complete all the required units in AUR20216 except for the following unit, will be considered eligible to obtain the Automotive Air Conditioning Licence with a “No Retrofit or Modify” restriction:
- AURETU005 (previous AURETU3005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

Individuals who attain any of the following ten (10) qualifications will be considered eligible to obtain an Automotive Air Conditioning Licence on the condition they include the following units:

AURETU103 (previously AURETU003 or AURETU2003) Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104 (previously AURETU004 or AURETU2004) Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU105 (previously AURETU005 or AURETU2005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

Individuals who do not complete unit AURETU005 (previous AURETU3005) Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems, will be considered eligible to obtain the Automotive Air Conditioning Licence with a ‘No Retrofit or Modify’ restriction:

This may be in addition to or as a part of these ten (10) qualifications:

AUR20420 (previous AUR20416 or AUR20412) Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR21416 (previous AUR21412) Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology
AUR30320 (previous AUR30316 or AUR30312) Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR30420 (previous AUR30416 or AUR30412) Certificate III in Agricultural Technology
AUR30620 (previous AUR30616 or AUR30612) Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31120 (previous AUR31116, AUR31114 or AUR31112) Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31220 (previous AUR31216 or AUR31212) Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
AUR31420 (previous AUR31416 or AUR31412) Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
AUR31520 (previous AUR31516 or AUR31512) Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
AUR31720 (previous AUR31716 or AUR31712) Certificate III in Forklift Technology

Or for one of the Automotive trades listed above achieved prior to AUR05 (2005):

Successful completion of an Apprenticeship e.g., Proficiency Certificate; or
Trade Recognition Certificate; or
Trade Certificate with a Trade Outcome and evidence of automotive industry experience

AUR20705^ Certificate II in Automotive – Mechanical – Air Conditioning (superseded):

^Note: For AUR20705, if evidence of having completed AURT322645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent) or AURT422645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent) is not supplied, the licence will be issued restricting the holder to work other than the overhaul of air conditioning system components.

AUR30405 meets requirements for the Automotive licence provided it includes passes in the following units:

AURT222670A - Service air conditioning systems
AURT322666A - Repair/retrofit air conditioning systems

AUR20799** Certificate II in Automotive – Mechanical – Air Conditioning (superseded):

**Note: For AUR20799, if evidence of having completed: AUR22631A Install air conditioning systems (or equivalent); and/or AUR22645A Overhaul air conditioning system components (or equivalent) is not supplied, the licence will be issued restricting the holder to work other than Install air conditioning systems; and/or and Overhaul air conditioning system components.

Assessed to Certificate II standard by Automotive Training Solutions; or Assessed to Certificate II standard by Motor Traders Association WA.

If you have completed one of the qualifications that has been superseded and would like further information on whether you are still eligible for an ARCtick licence, please contact the Australian Refrigeration Council on 1300 88 44 83.

MEM 20105 Certificate II in Engineering

MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM05006B	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM10013A	Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipe work
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055B	Dismantle replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18084A	Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems

MEM 20198 Certificate II in Engineering Production (Air conditioning)

MEM1.1F	Undertake interactive workplace communication
MEM1.2F	Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment
MEM1.3F	Apply quality procedures
MEM1.4F	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM2.1C12	Apply quality systems
MEM2.5C11	Measure with graduated devices
MEM5.6AA	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM9.1AA	Draw and interpret sketch
MEM9.2AA	Interpret technical drawing
MEM10.99AA	Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment
MEM10.10AA	Install pipe work and pipe work assemblies
MEM13.3A	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM18.1AB	Use hand tools
MEM18.2AA	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18.55AA	Dismantle replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18.86AA	Test, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

MEM 20105 Certificate II in Engineering

MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM05006B	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM10002B	Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM12002B	Perform electrical/electronic measurement
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM16004B	Perform internal/external customer service
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055B	Dismantle replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18085A	Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

MEM 20198 Certificate II in Engineering Production (Domestic)

MEM1.1F	Undertake interactive workplace communication
MEM1.2F	Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment
MEM1.3F	Apply quality procedures
MEM1.4F	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM2.1C12	Apply quality systems
MEM2.5C11	Measure with graduated devices
MEM5.6AA	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM9.2AA	Interpret technical drawing
MEM10.2AA	Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM12.2AA	Electrical/electronics measurement
MEM18.1AB	Use hand tools
MEM18.2AA	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18.55AA	Dismantle replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18.86AA	Test, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
MEM18.87AA	Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment