Course Title: Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3171 Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Title: Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers installing refrigeration/air conditioning systems in commercial, industrial, marine and transport applications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Pre-requisites:
MEM 2.5C11 Measure with graduated devices
MEM 9.1A      Draw and interpret sketch
MEM 9.2A      Interpret technical drawing
MEM 10.10A Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM 18.1A   Use hand tools
MEM 18.2A   Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM 18.55A Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering
MEM 18.86A Test, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems components



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM10.9AA Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

Elements:

1. Inspect and prepare installation site

2. Install refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment

3. Start up refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor.  Feedback will be provided throughout the course.