Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Standards and Courses

Build practical refrigeration and air conditioning skills with NZQA standards and bundled courses for people working across commercial, industrial and controlled-temperature environments. This collection covers focused learning in the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of HVAC&R equipment.

Choose an individual standard to address a specific skills gap, or select a structured course bundle where broader learning across related topics is needed. Already have the skills? Assessment-only options let eligible learners go straight to assessment and gain recognised NZQA credit for what they can already do, while tutor-supported options provide guidance where new capability is being built.

Browse the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning standards below, or choose a bundled course if you’re looking to build capability across several related skills.

What’s Included In The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Collection

The standards and courses in this collection may cover:

  • commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
  • air-conditioning installation and servicing
  • commissioning and system performance
  • controlled-temperature transport refrigeration
  • safe refrigerant practices
  • electrical isolation and worksite safety
  • maintenance, modification and fault diagnosis

Each product listing sets out the NZQA level, credits, delivery format and any practical or workplace evidence requirements. Bundled courses bring related standards together in a more structured learning pathway, while individual standards allow employers to target one defined technical need.

This collection is suited to technicians building a particular skill, experienced staff who are ready for assessment, and businesses responding to changes in equipment, processes or service requirements. Recognised NZQA learning can be selected around the learner’s role without requiring enrolment in a full apprenticeship.

A full programme remains the right choice when someone needs broad trade development or is working towards a complete qualification. You can also explore our Air Conditioning Installation standards or learn about the wider Refrigeration and Air Conditioning pathway available through ATNZ.

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