Course Title: Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: EEET7181C
Course Title: Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C2219 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.
Course Description
This unit covers the basic connection of refrigeration and air conditioning piping/tubing and fittings. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools for cutting, flaring, bending, swaging, silver brazing copper tube to copper tube, bundy tube and brass and steel fittings, measurement and reading drawings and diagrams.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEJ102A Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings |
Element: |
1. Prepare to fabricate tubing and attach fittings for refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. 1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor. 1.4 The nature of work is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. 1.5 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others. 1.6 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are accessed in accordance with established routines and procedures. 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety |
Element: |
2. Fabricate tubing and attach fittings for refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 Work in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures 2.3 Established methods used to cut, flare, swage, bend, silver braze tubing and fittings as they apply to the refrigeration/air conditioning equipment arrangements. 2.4 Refrigerant tubing and fittings are silver brazed with the use of dry nitrogen to prevent contamination. 2.5 Fabricate tubing and attach fittings are prepared efficiently without waste of materials or damage/contamination to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices. 2.6 Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions/or specifications including dimensions and pressure testing. |
Element: |
3. Complete work and report. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. 3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. 3.3 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via blackboard and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course
Teaching Schedule
Delivered in classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS for staff and you.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Practicals (9) |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria covered |
Task 1 |
1.1 |
X |
1.2 |
X |
1.3 |
X |
1.4 |
X |
1.5 |
X |
1.6 |
X |
1.7 |
X |
2.1 |
X |
2.2 |
X |
2.3 |
X |
2.4 |
X |
2.5 |
X |
2.6 |
X |
3.1 |
X |
3.2 |
X |
3.3 |
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.
Assessment Tasks
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.
Assessment Matrix
Ref Assessment Mapping Matrix
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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Study and learning Support:
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for
Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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