Automotive Air Conditioning Fitter (WA)

Education and Training:

To become an automotive air conditioning fitter you usually have to complete a traineeship in Automotive Mechanical. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

To work as an automotive air conditioning fitter in WA you will need to obtain, or be employed by someone who holds, a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate. This certificate can be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Visit their website for more information.

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

National environmental legislation requires those who work with refrigerant chemicals to possess special handling and/or trading licences issued by the Australian Refrigeration Council. See their website (www.arctick.org) for more information.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Automotive air conditioning fitters usually work in specialised workshops. They may specialise in the installation, repair and servicing of passenger cars, trucks, buses and coaches, and other heavy vehicles. They may also work for motor vehicle dealers; defence, communications and energy supply authorities; the minerals industry; public works and transport; and private firms with large fleets of vehicles. Some automotive air conditioning fitters establish their own businesses.