Course Title: Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4301 Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems

Course Title: Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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.

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers determining correct operation of low voltage d.c. and a.c. circuits and providing solutions as they apply to refrigeration work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits,
UEENEEJ103A Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems,
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

or

UEENEEJ195A Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances, and
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEJ194A Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits
Elements:	1. Prepare to work on low voltage refrigeration circuits. 2. Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits. 3. Complete work and document problem solving activities.

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements

Overview of Assessment

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

Assessment
Task 1	Work Book
Task 2	Online test on essential skills and knowledge.
Task 3	Complete JSA form.
Task 4	Practical assessment. Wire 3 phase and single phase motors. ie Capacitor start capacitor run motors.

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

Assessment  Mapping Matrix

Element/ Performance Criteria	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4
1.1	X	X		X
1.2	X	X		X
1.3	X	X		X
1.4	X	X		X
1.5	X	X		X
1.6	X	X		X
2.1	X	X	X	X
2.2	X	X	X	X
2.3	X	X	X	X
2.4	X	X	X	X
2.5	X	X	X	X
2.6	X	X	X	X
3.1	X	X		X
3.2	X	X		X
3.3	X	X		X
3.4	X	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.