Prosessional Development Courses

Professional Diploma in Building Services - HVAC&R

AIRAHs Accredited Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R program is the definitive training course for the HVAC&R industry. This online course will increase your exposure to the HVAC&R industry through practical training across four key-areas

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Learning Outcomes

• Confidently interpret, communicate and engage with HVAC concepts and documentation used in professional practice
• Develop equipment literacy and application awareness
• Integrate components into complete HVAC systems designs
• Apply technical knowledge within real-world professional and regulatory contexts

This course is designed for

Intended Audience

• The content and technical depth of this course exceed that of final‑year Cert III HVAC or degree‑level training. It is intended for advanced practitioners who are already confident with core principles and are looking to build higher‑level expertise, problem‑solving skills, and industry‑relevant insight.

Overview

Running over seven months, this online course covers practical training for a graduate engineering role in the HVAC industry. The course features nearly 100 hours of content across four key areas:

Each block will run for seven-weeks. Throughout the course you will attend online classes, read through material, and complete group assessment tasks to reinforce your learning. This course provides an excellent opportunity for you to begin establishing networking opportunities early on in your career.

The Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R course will fast track your knowledge of HVAC&R, better your understanding of industry processes, and will give you the confidence in assuming greater responsibility in your role to produce better project outcomes.

Block 1 – Fundamentals

Gain an introduction to industry roles and context, develop your skills in interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules, and learn about core engineering fundamentals. Also explore heat load estimation principles and documentation while providing a clear introduction to relevant regulations and standards.

• Week 1 - HVAC Practice, Documentation & Industry Frameworks
• Week 2 - Fluid Mechanics for HVAC Systems (Air & Water)
• Week 3 - Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Applied to Buildings
• Week 4 - Psychrometrics & Air Conditioning Processes
• Week 5 - Heat Load Estimation & Design Assumptions
• Week 6 - Comfort, Acoustics & Indoor Environmental Quality
• Week 7 - HVAC Systems, Refrigerants & Compliance Awareness

Block 2 – Equipment and Components

Building upon the foundations established in Module 1, gain an introduction to major HVAC equipment, learn about operating principles and performance characteristics, and gain an understanding of how to interpret equipment data, ratings and limitations.

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Block 3 – Systems

Transition from understanding components to system-level design and integration. This module focuses on air, water, refrigeration, electrical and control systems. It looks at system configuration and selection, thermal storage, passive, mixed-mode, and hybrid systems. Also learn how to apply AIRAH Design Applications to real design decisions.

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Block 4 – Practice and Performance

Look at professional accountability, lifecycle performance and regulatory compliance. Learn about design and construction processes, compliance with NCC and Australian Standards, and Sustainability and Global Warming Potential (GWP). Procurement, tendering, and estimating through to commissioning, operations and maintenance will also be explored.

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Eligibility

• You should have experience of 1-3 years in HVAC system design from a consulting engineering or mechanical contracting firm
• You must have a fundamental understanding of common place HVAC systems and components and the ability to source real-world information about these systems from the local market
• You will need to demonstrate the ability to research independently, effectively manage your time to meet submission deadlines, and determine answers to design problems
• Access to a mentor with 15-20 years' experience in HVAC design is recommended for additional support that you may require.

Participants must be competent in both written and spoken English and have regular access to a computer and internet connection.

If you do not currently understand, or have experience with, HVAC systems and components, please consider registering for the AIRAH Accredited Professional Certificate in HVAC&R Fundamentals course prior to enrolling in this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration may be cancelled up to 10 working days prior to commencement of the course with participants either transferring to another course/intake or receiving a refund less a 20 per cent administration fee. For cancellations received less than 10 days prior to the commencement of the course, no refund will be given.

Another participant may be substituted at any time prior to course commencement should the nominated person be unable to commit to the course. Note: Where a non-member is substituted for a member the difference between the rates must be paid. Also, where pre-requisites apply, these criteria must be met by any substitute.

Course fees (inc. GST)

For option A: per Block registration

You will be required to register and pay for each Block prior to its commencement date to continue participating in the program. If registration is not received prior to the module's commencement date, then participants will need to sign up to the next available intake for that module. You must register for each block sequentially and cannot register for a block out of order.

Registration

Intake 1 Begins April 20 and ends December 18, 2026

Intake 2 begins June 15

Intake 3, 2026/2027

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Intake 4, 2026/2027

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