Course Title: Maintain and repair central air handling systems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3190 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Course Title: Maintain and repair central air handling systems

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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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 maintaining and repairing large central air handling systems. It includes interpreting drawings and diagrams of large central air handling systems; utilising fault finding procedures and testing equipment to identify and diagnose faults in systems and isolate faulty components; rectifying faults; returning to service; testing the systems; and completing service reports.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18049B Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18086B Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
Path 2
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM13007B Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18086B Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM18089B Maintain and repair central air handling systems

Elements:

1. Undertake preventive maintenance checks/adjustment on large central air handling systems

2. Undertake fault finding on large central air handling systems

3. Repair/replace faulty air handling components

4. Return to service large central air handling systems


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.