Mechanical, Auto & Welding Trades Forms

VRV (Daikin trademark) and VRF (generic) systems use a single outdoor unit serving multiple indoor evaporators, sharing...

Ducted air-conditioning installers fit residential and light-commercial ducted reverse-cycle systems (Daikin,...

Installing heat pump hot water systems (HPHW) and claiming Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) under the NSW Energy...

Solar air conditioning includes (1) PV-direct solar AC where DC PV input directly powers a hybrid AC compressor...

Heat pump pool heaters (Madimack, AstralPool / Hayward, Evoheat, Oasis, Zealux) extract ambient heat to warm pool / spa...

Combined entry covering two specialist mechanical trades. (1) CASA Part 66 AMEL — federal aircraft maintenance engineer...

CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Category B1 covering mechanical airframe, engine and electrical...

CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Category B2 covering avionics systems including communication,...

Auto electricians in Victoria who disconnect/reconnect equipment to fixed wiring (e.g. installing accessories on...

In NSW, automotive electrical work (installing or repairing electrical equipment, systems, circuits and...

CASA cabin crew qualification required for flight attendants on Australian airlines operating large aeroplanes.

CASA Air Traffic Controller (ATC) licence under CASR Part 65 authorising provision of air traffic services in...

Entry-level CASA pilot licence permitting solo and passenger-carrying flight in single-engine aircraft up to 1,500 kg...

CASA private pilot licence allowing non-commercial flight of single-pilot aircraft anywhere in Australia (and...

CASA Commercial Pilot Licence permits the holder to be paid for flying duties as pilot in command or co-pilot of...

Highest level CASA pilot licence required to act as pilot in command of multi-crew aircraft in regular public transport...

Class rating endorsement permitting CASA pilot licence holder to operate multi-engine aeroplanes (MEA).

Instrument Rating allowing CASA pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in instrument meteorological...

CASA Class 1 medical certificate required for commercial pilots (CPL, ATPL) and air traffic controllers.

CASA Class 2 medical certificate required for private pilots (RPL with conditions, PPL) and student pilots.

CASA Class 3 medical certificate for air traffic controllers, flight service officers and aerodrome controllers.

Lower-tier CASA medical alternative for RPL holders flying single-engine aircraft up to 1,500 kg MTOW with one...

CASA Flight Instructor Rating allowing CPL/ATPL holders to deliver flight training.

Recreational Aviation Australia pilot certificate (issued under CASA delegation) for sport and recreational aircraft up...

AUR31120 is the nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification for diesel mechanics / heavy vehicle mechanics...

CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) authorising commercial drone operation up to 25 kg MTOW.

Heavy RPA endorsement extending RePL privileges to operate remotely piloted aircraft over 25 kg MTOW (medium and large...

CASA Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate authorising a business to conduct commercial drone operations.

Mandatory CASA drone registration for any drone over 250 g flown commercially or recreationally.

NSW does not issue a stand-alone state Refrigeration Mechanic licence — the trade is regulated through the federal...

In Victoria, refrigeration work is regulated as a class of plumbing under the Plumbing Regulations 2018. A Refrigerated...

Queensland regulates refrigeration and mechanical services work over the prescribed value through the QBCC. A...

Western Australia does not currently issue a separate trade licence for refrigeration mechanics — the trade is...

In NSW, installing single-head split-system air conditioners requires both a NSW Electrical Tradesperson Certificate...

In South Australia, refrigeration work falls under the Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 — administered...

In Tasmania, refrigeration / air-conditioning mechanics are regulated under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005...

In the ACT, refrigeration / air-conditioning work is regulated as a class of plumbing under the Construction...

In the Northern Territory, refrigeration mechanic work is regulated under the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act for...

MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering — Mechanical Trade is the national underpinning trade qualification for fitter...

MEM30705 Certificate III in Engineering — Toolmaking is the national apprenticeship qualification for toolmakers,...

Two main pathways for machinists and CNC operators — MEM30219 Cert III Mechanical Trade with a fitter machinist...

Sheet-metal workers complete MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering — Fabrication Trade with sheet-metal specialty...

UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the national underpinning trade qualification for...

Sign-on overview for school leavers, career changers and adult apprentices entering mechanical or automotive trades....

MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering — Fabrication Trade is the underpinning trade qualification for boilermakers,...

The Cert III in Engineering — Mechanical Trade pathway covers fitter and turner, fitter machinist, fitter (general),...

MEM30705 Certificate III in Engineering — Toolmaking is the apprenticeship qualification for toolmakers, die-makers,...

MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering is the recognised post-trade qualification for advanced mechanical tradespeople...

Sign-on overview for school leavers, career changers and adult apprentices entering the welding / fabrication trade....

Self-employed mechanics and motor vehicle repair businesses in NSW must hold an MVRL under the Motor Dealers and...

Every person performing motor vehicle repair work in NSW (including the MVRL holder) must hold a Tradesperson...

Victoria does not licence general mechanical repair, but workshops that issue Certificates of Roadworthiness must be...

In Queensland, those who deal in motor vehicles need a Motor Dealer licence from the OFT under the Motor Dealers and...

In WA every motor vehicle repair business must hold a Repair Business Licence from DMIRS Consumer Protection, and each...

In NSW, an automotive electrician must hold a Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate endorsed for the Auto Electrical...

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is the national underpinning trade qualification for...

AUR31120 Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology and AUR31220 Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology...

Mining-spec heavy diesel fitter is a packaging of trade + site-specific tickets rather than a single licence. Required...

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is the national underpinning qualification for...

Queensland does not issue a stand-alone state Motor Mechanic licence — recognition is through the AUR30620 Trade...

AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology is the national underpinning qualification for motorcycle...

AUR30420 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology is the national qualification for small-engine mechanics...

There is no single national marine mechanic qualification — most marine technicians qualify through a combined pathway...

AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology is the national qualification for mechanics maintaining off-highway...

AUR40220 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis is the recognised post-trade qualification for advanced...

The Split System Air Conditioning Installer Restricted Refrigerant Handling Licence is the most common entry-level...

Restricted Refrigerant Handling Licence covering domestic refrigeration appliances only — household fridges, freezers,...

Restricted Refrigerant Handling Licence covering commercial refrigeration plant — display cabinets, walk-in cool rooms,...

Restricted Refrigerant Handling Licence for automotive air-conditioning work — passenger cars, light & heavy commercial...

A Trainee RHL allows apprentices and trainees enrolled in a recognised refrigeration / air-conditioning / automotive...

Standard Refrigerant Trading Authorisation is the business-level permit required for any sole trader, partnership or...

A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturers Authorisation (RACEMA) is the RTA category for businesses...

A Restricted Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RRTA) is the RTA category for metal recyclers, end-of-life vehicle...

A Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA) is the federal business licence required for any organisation that acquires,...

Working on commercial air-conditioning plant (multi-head VRF, ducted package units, chillers, cool rooms, supermarket...

The Restricted Refrigerant Handling Licence — Automotive Air Conditioning (Vehicle MAC) is the federal licence required...

A Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence is the federal authorisation for an apprentice or trainee to handle refrigerant...

Anyone in Australia who handles refrigerant in stationary refrigeration / air-conditioning equipment or in vehicle...

A Refrigerant Trading Authorisation is the business-level permit that allows a business (sole trader or company) to...

Two related small-engine / marine mechanic apprenticeship pathways — AUR30720 Cert III in Outdoor Power Equipment...

Supermarket refrigeration is increasingly built around CO2 (R744) transcritical packs and CO2 / HFC cascade systems...

Walk-in cold room and cool room installers combine insulated panel construction (PIR / EPS / mineral wool) with a...

Industrial refrigeration plant in cold storage, food processing, abattoirs, breweries and ice rinks frequently uses...

Marine refrigeration covers shipboard provision rooms, fish hold refrigeration, RSW (refrigerated sea water) systems on...

Pharmaceutical and medical refrigeration covers vaccine fridges, blood bank refrigerators, plasma freezers, ultra-low...

Wine cellar refrigeration covers tank farm cooling (jacketed stainless tanks at 8-15 degC for fermentation and 0 degC...

AS/NZS 5149 (adopted from ISO 5149) is the four-part Australian / New Zealand standard covering safety and...

Welders working to AS/NZS 1554.1 (the structural steel welding standard used by virtually every Australian fabricator,...

MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding) is the recognised post-trade qualification for advanced welding...

AS 3992:2020 (with 2023 amendment) is the Australian Standard for welding and brazing qualification on pressure...

1G (PA) is the flat-position butt-weld qualification — the entry-level position test, with the joint horizontal and the...

2G (PC) is the horizontal-position butt-weld qualification — the joint axis is horizontal, the weld face is vertical...

3G is the vertical-position plate butt-weld qualification — welded either uphill (PF) or downhill (PG). PF is the more...

4G (PE) is the overhead-position plate butt-weld qualification — the most physically demanding plate position with the...

5G is the pipe horizontal fixed position — the pipe axis is horizontal and the pipe cannot be rotated, so the welder...

6G (HL045) is the most demanding welder qualification — pipe fixed at 45 deg inclination, all positions, no rotation. A...

GTAW (TIG) on aluminium under AS/NZS 1665 is a separate qualification from steel welding — different code, filler-metal...

GTAW (TIG) on austenitic / duplex stainless steel under AS 1554.6 is the standard for food, pharmaceutical, dairy,...

GMAW (MIG / MAG) is the dominant fabrication-shop process for carbon and low-alloy structural steel. Process numbers...

FCAW is the workhorse process on heavy structural fabrication, mining yards, shipyards and onsite erection —...

Submerged-arc welding is largely a mechanised / automated process — the operator qualification is a Welding Operator...

MMAW (manual metal arc / stick) is process 111 under ISO 4063 and remains the go-to for site work, repair, structural...

API 1104 is the international standard for welding pipelines and related facilities — gas transmission, oil pipelines,...

Underwater / hyperbaric welding combines a commercial diver qualification (ADAS / IMCA) with a welder qualification...

Aerospace welding to AWS D17.1 (fusion welding for aerospace) operates under the NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence...

Commercial shipbuilding and ship repair require welder qualification approved by the relevant classification society...

AS 4458 covers fabrication of pressure piping (including process pipework, refinery piping, power-station boiler tube,...

AS 1796 sets out certification of welders and welding supervisors specifically for boiler / pressure equipment...

AS/NZS 3834 (mirrored from ISO 3834) sets out quality requirements for fusion welding and is referenced by AS 4854...

Welding Inspector certification is detailed in the NDT category as part of the ISO 9712 inspector pathway — included...