AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Feeling cold about your auto career? This is one hot opportunity.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who 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.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Kalgoorlie
When Semester 2, 2026 | Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 1, 2027
Study Mode On campus
Duration 3 Days to 6 Months
Take your career in the automotive industry to the next level.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who 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.
The completion of this qualification 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 unit of competency selection. Trainee licences also apply to those handling refrigerants while undertaking training. These licences are governed by the Australian Refrigeration Council, which should be contacted for further information.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
If you’re a qualified mechanic looking to expand your skills, this short course provides the specialised training required to service and repair automotive air conditioning systems safely and effectively. It’s designed to meet industry and licensing requirements, helping you maintain or gain the AACO2 Refrigerant Handling Licence.
This course might be right for you, if you:
- Are a qualified mechanic or automotive technician
- Want to gain or maintain your AACO2 Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Are interested in learning more about vehicle air conditioning systems and components
- Have experience working with electrical and mechanical systems
- Can follow safety, environmental and compliance procedures
- Are confident using diagnostic and testing tools
- Feel comfortable completing theory and compliance-based assessments
- Want to meet current industry and regulatory standards
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25.03 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.22 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL / Credit / CT)
All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing (RPL) process and are not delivered in the classroom.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Classroom
The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $38.65 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.64 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25.03 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.22 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL / Credit / CT)
All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing (RPL) process and are not delivered in the classroom.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Classroom
The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $38.65 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.64 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $39.63 |
| AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.03 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.22 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $37.67 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL)
All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing process and are not delivered in the classroom.;;Students to complete a total of seven electives to achieve the qualification.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $23.39 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.78 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $26.53 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $36.50 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.78 |
Unit Selection - Classroom
The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete this unit
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.64 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $39.63 |
| AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.03 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.22 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $37.67 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $23.39 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.64 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.78 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $26.53 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $36.50 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.78 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25.03 |
| AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.22 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Advanced Standing (RPL / Credit / CT)
All units listed below must be selected. These units will only be assessed through an Advanced Standing (RPL) process and are not delivered in the classroom.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Classroom
The following elective unit must be selected. Students will need to attend the campus to complete these elective units - these are scheduled for classroom delivery.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $38.65 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.64 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700