Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4303 Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing
Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 70
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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 control systems, components, interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1000 V a.c. It encompasses working safely, reading circuit diagrams, system diagrams and manufacturers reference material, sketching diagrams from traced wiring, applying logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, replacing components and completing the necessary service documentation.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEENEEJ153A Find and rectify faults motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEJ108A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants
UEENEEJ194A Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
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UEENEEJ170A Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems |
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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