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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4303 Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing

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

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 100

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 Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)


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 and rectifying faults in complex refrigeration/air conditioning systems. It encompasses safe working practices, interpreting technical data, applying knowledge of complex refrigeration/air conditioning systems operating parameters to logical fault finding processes, implementing fault rectification, safety and functional testing and reporting work activities and outcomes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEJ109A Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEENEEJ102A Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
UEENEEJ103A Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
UEENEEJ104A Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems
UEENEEJ106A Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories
UEENEEJ107A Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment
UEENEEJ108A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants
UEENEEJ110A Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls
UEENEEJ111A Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components
UEENEEJ113A Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems
UEENEEJ153A Find and rectify faults motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
UEENEEJ170A Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
UEENEEJ194A Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits
UEENEEP012A Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring
UEENEEP017A Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures
UEENEEP024A Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
UEENEEP025A Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply
 



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ112A Diagnose and rectify faults in complex air conditioning/ refrigeration systems

Elements:

1
Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults.
2
Diagnose and rectify faults.
3
Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities.
 


Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements


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