Course Title: Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

For flexible terms and optional semesters, a Part B course guide may have been published for the entire teaching period, or for the specific class number in which you are enrolled. If there is no Part B course guide published for your specific class number, please refer to the guide for the teaching period in which you are enrolled. Enrolment Online is the definitive source for details regarding your class enrolment.

Course Code: EEET7000C

Course Title: Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2219 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This unit covers the determination of basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems. It encompasses working safely, determining air temperature, air flow rates and relative humidity using measurement and basic calculation methods.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ104A Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

Element:

1. Prepare to determine the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures

1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed

1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor

1.4 Expected operating conditions are obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken

 1.5 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are accessed in accordance with established routines and procedures

1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to determine the basic operating conditions are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

Element:

2. Determine the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2 Measuring system operating parameters is conducted in strict accordance with OHS requirements and established safety procedures

2.3 System is checked and isolated where necessary, in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

 2.4 Established procedures are used to determine actual and specified range of operating conditions from measured and calculated values as they apply to particular air conditioning systems

2.5 Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented

2.6 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person

2.7 Operating conditions are determined without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

Element:

3. Complete work and report.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

3.2 Work site and equipment is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures

 3.3 Operation conditions are documented, including identification of any parameter that is not within the specified range for the system

3.4 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning via blackboard

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Delivered in classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS for staff and you.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessment

Task 1

Air Conditioning Theory Test

Task 2

Psychrometrics Theory Test

Task 3

Heat Load Calculations Test

Task 4

Practical: Psychrometric Chart Plotting

Task 5

Practical:Sling Psychrometer

Task 6

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

 

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):


Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

Task 6

1.1

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.6

X

X

X

X

X

X

1.7

X

X

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.5

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.6

X

X

X

X

X

 

2.7

X

X

X

X

X

 

3.1

X

 

 

 

 

X

3.2

X

 

 

 

 

X

3.3

X

 

 

 

 

X

3.4

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Task 1:Air Conditioning Theory Test

Task 2:Psychrometrics Theory Test

Task 3:Heat Load Calculations Test

Task 4:Practical: Psychrometric Chart Plotting

Task 5:Practical:Sling Psychrometer

Task 6:Job Safety Analysis (JSA) 


Assessment Matrix

Please refer to above matrix

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

 

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit  to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

  • Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
  • Maths and science developmental support and advice
  • English language development

 

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre  to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

 

 

 

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

 

 

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special Consideration:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  to find more information about special consideration.

 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

 

Course Overview: Access Course Overview