Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3224 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components

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 diagnosing, repairing faults and replacing faulty components in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, components, interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. It encompasses working safely, reading electrical circuit diagrams, refrigeration, hydronic and air distribution system diagrams and manufacturers reference material, sketching diagrams from traced wiring and piping systems, applying logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, replacing components and completing the necessary service documentation.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEJ007B Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems, major components and associated equipment
UEENEEJ070B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems
UEENEEP007B Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEJ011B Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components
Elements:	1. Prepare to find and rectify faults 2. Find faults 3. Repair fault 4. Completion and report fault finding and rectification activities

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.