Course Title: Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3224 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Course Title: Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

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.

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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 testing and visual inspection for verifying that a refrigeration and air conditioning system and components are safe, comply with requirements and functions as intended. It encompasses working safely, conducting compliance tests, conducting visual inspections, identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace
UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment
UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
UEENEEE037B Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology
UEENEEE038B Participate in development and follow apersonal competency development plan
UEENEEJ002B Prepare refrigeration tubing and fittings
UEENEEJ003B Determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
UEENEEJ004B
UEENEEJ006B Install pipe work for refrigeration and air conditioning systems
UEENEEJ007B Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems, major components and associated equipment
UEENEEJ008B Recover, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants
UEENEEJ010B Select refrigerant pipe/tube, accessories and associated controls
UEENEEJ011B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components
UEENEEJ013B Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems
UEENEEJ036B Evaluate and report on energy management
UEENEEJ070B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems
UEENEEP001B Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply
UEENEEP002B Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 volt supply
UEENEEP003B Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply
UEENEEP007B Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures
And elective units from Schedule 3 to a Unit Strand value of 3



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ009B Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

Elements:

1. Prepare to verify refrigeration and air conditioning installations

2. Visually inspect the installation

3. Conduct tests

4. Report inspection and verification findings


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.