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  Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance)

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Course Outline

Overview

Qualification Code – 21606VIC

This course will enable heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to progress their career through upgrading their skills to a specialised post graduate qualification in mechanical building services.

Candidates will be able to interpret and apply the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the relevant Australian Standards that relate to ventilation, air conditioning, fire and smoke control and microbial control in commercial buildings.

Ongoing education is essential in the HVAC industry and the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance) will assist in meeting continuing professional development requirements.

 

 

AIRAH is a registered training organisation, RTO No. 21561.

What is a graduate certificate?

Graduate certificates are generally designed for specific vocational purposes, either the broadening of skills and knowledge already gained in an undergraduate program, or vocational skills and knowledge in a new professional area. They typically follow a Bachelor's Degree.


Course Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance). Candidates must successfully complete all the following modules:


VBN997: Apply the provisions of the Building Code of Australia and the relevant state and territory Acts and Regulations


VBN998: Design fire and smoke systems in multi-compartmented buildings


VBN999: Design and manage the installation of fire and smoke control equipment in multi-compartment buildings


VBP001: Design and manage the installation of mechanical ventilation


VBP002: Design and advise on the microbial control of air and water systems of buildings

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Prerequisites – AIRAH recommends that candidates complete module VBN997 before modules VBN998, VBN999, VBP001 and VBP002.

Individual Subjects

Candidates may choose to study individual modules of the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance). Upon completion of the subject candidates will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for that module.

Course Delivery

All modules will be available in distance education format.

Distance education enables candidates in metropolitan and regional areas to study the course, and provides a flexible option for busy professionals.

Completion of the program

Candidates must successfully complete all five modules to be eligible to receive the qualification Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance).

Upon completion of the program candidates will be able to use the post nominal GCert AC

Duration of Course

This course is designed to be completed in a two and a half to three year time frame.

 

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