Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning
(Code Compliance)
Frequently
asked questions
How
long will the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance)
take to complete?
AIRAH recommends participants complete one module per semester. This
enables you to complete the qualification in two and a half years. If
your schedule permits, you can enrol for more than one module per semester
and complete the course sooner.
For further information, refer to the semester
dates.
How many hours will the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning
(Code Compliance) take to complete?
The nominal
duration of the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance)
is 288 hours, including assessment.
What costs are involved?
See the fees page.
Are there any admission requirements?
Yes, see the admissions page.
How do I enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning
(Code Compliance)?
Complete the application
form and forward it together with:
• A copy of your CV
• A copy of your current job description
• A signed copy of the AIRAH Code
of Ethics
• Payment Details
To AIRAH - Level 3, 1 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000, Australia, or
fax to +61 3 9614 8949.
Can I get / apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) /
recognition of current competence (RCC)?
AIRAH has an RPL/RCC process available. Please refer to our training
policies.
To apply for RPL/RCC, please contact the AIRAH office on +61 3 8623
3000 or e-mail gradcert@airah.org.au
How is the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code
Compliance) delivered?
The Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance)
is delivered via distance learning enabling you to complete the study
at a time to suit your workload and commitments.
How is the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code
Compliance) administered?
Upon receiving your enrolment, your details will be checked and processed.
You will then receive a confirmation letter with a copy of the participant
handbook and a tax invoice for your records.
Your course materials will be mailed to you prior to the commencement
of the relevant semester.
AIRAH will contact you by phone during the course of each module to
ensure you have the necessary support and materials.
You will be contacted in writing regarding administrative arrangements
and the outcomes of your completed assessments.
How will I be assessed?
You will be required to submit course work for each module. You will
be required to successfully complete the course work to be deemed competent
in the relevant module.
Is technical support available when completing the Graduate
Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code Compliance)?
Yes, technical support (including discounted copies of the Building
Code of Australia) is available on a case by case basis. To arrange
technical support phone the AIRAH office on +61 3 8623 3000.
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the AIRAH office on +61 3
8623 3000 or e-mail gradcert@airah.org.au
If I have the qualification does it allow me to sign off as
per my state regulation requirements?
Not at this stage – the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning
(Code Compliance) trains you in the areas you must know to ensure
your design complies with the Building Code of Australia (Volume 1)
and the mandatory HVAC Australian Standards called up in the BCA.
Information regarding the Graduate Certificate in Air Conditioning (Code
Compliance) including AIRAH’s training policies is also available
at http://www.airah.org.au/tra_pol.asp.