Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
The air conditioning installation (ACI) programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines hands-on training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to independently install air conditioning systems up to 50kW nominal cooling, working with modern refrigerants in line with industry best practice. Training also covers safety, legislation, and environmental requirements, with a strong focus on adapting to technological advancements and future industry needs.
Benefits of this programme
• Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
• A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
• Flexible structure combining workplace learning, eLearning, and block courses
• Focus on safe refrigerant use and compliance with environmental and legislative standards
• Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
Refrigeration and air conditioning engineers manufacture, install and maintain the systems used to store and transport perishable items such as food and medicine. Your work environment can change one day to the next from a shipping container to an apartment block.
Normally an eight-hour day; sometimes working longer may be required.
Work can include installing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems in office buildings, hospitals and factories, through to refrigeration engineering in warehouses, ships, containers and trucks.
You are likely to work in many different locations from day to day.
These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
This qualification is designed for individuals already working within the industry, interested in gaining a credential that will enhance their employment opportunities or people in allied trades such as electrical and plumbing who wish to enter the RHVAC industry.
The programme focuses on the types of commercial and residential units commonly installed, including ducted systems and variable refrigerant flow units. Installation covers the requirements of seismic restraints, passive fire, and retaining the structural integrity of buildings, among others.
Electrical safety is a key component of the programme, however the requirement to hold an Electrical Workers Registration Boards (EWRB) practising license is not included as it is expected other qualified people will carry out this electrical work The programme is rounded off with post-installation pre-commissioning of the installed units and the quality of the install.
This programme is best delivered on the job. Air Conditioning Installation Level 4 is a two-year certificate worth 140 credits. There is one three-week block course, which is set for year two of the programme. Competenz will launch this new qualification in the third quarter of 2022. If you would like to know more please register below.More information on the qualification can be found on the NZQA website.
