UEE51225 Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Formal recognition for technologists who develop systems, select equipment, and commission, maintain and diagnose faults in refrigeration systems applying to commercial food storage, air conditioning and special applications.

Overview

Turn years of hands-on refrigeration and air conditioning engineering experience into the UEE51225 Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering, a nationally recognised qualification covering the development of systems, selection of equipment, and commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis of refrigeration systems and equipment applying to commercial food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment and special applications. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your senior engineering or technical experience to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Career Opportunities

Electronics Engineering Technologist

Applies engineering principles to the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic plant and equipment.

General Engineering Worker

Uses tools, equipment and techniques to assemble, dismantle, adjust, modify, repair and replace engineering components and equipment.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Trade RecognitionFormal recognition of the system development, commissioning and fault diagnosis skills you have already developed in refrigeration and air conditioning engineering.

Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as an Advanced Diploma, or into a senior engineering or technical officer role.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

System design, selection or specification records for refrigeration or air conditioning equipment
Commissioning records for complex refrigeration or air conditioning systems
Fault diagnosis or malfunction reports for refrigeration systems and equipment
Maintenance plans or schedules you have developed or overseen
Refrigerant purchasing, handling or licensing compliance records
Project or client documentation showing you have managed refrigeration or air conditioning engineering work
Work health and safety records relevant to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering
Reports or technical drawings you have produced for refrigeration or air conditioning systems

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken on site carrying out senior refrigeration or air conditioning engineering work
You clearly visible performing system development or commissioning tasks in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing you performing refrigeration and air conditioning engineering tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

7,900Employed

42Median Age

800Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,142Median per week

$111,384Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering through RPL?

Yes, RPL lets your air conditioning and refrigeration engineering experience be formally assessed against the requirements of the UEE51225 Diploma. A partner RTO reviews your evidence and carries out the assessment needed to confirm your skills meet the national standard.

What evidence do I need for RPL at diploma level in air conditioning and refrigeration engineering?

It's about showing evidence of higher-level, design-oriented work, not a set number of years. System design, selection or specification records for refrigeration or air conditioning equipment, commissioning records for complex systems, and fault diagnosis records for complex malfunctions are all useful in building your case.

Is an RPL Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering the same as one from full-time study?

Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered Diploma, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO, whichever pathway you used to get it. RPL is a different route to the identical qualification, not a lesser version of it.

Does this qualification move me from hands-on servicing into engineering or design work?

It's built around roles like Electronics Engineering Technologist and General Engineering Worker, applying engineering principles to the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic plant and equipment. That reflects a shift toward more technical, design-focused work compared to a trade-level role.

Secure your status as a certified air conditioning and refrigeration engineering professional today

Turn your refrigeration and air conditioning engineering experience into a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.