Course Title: Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: EEET7004C

Course Title: Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3295 - Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

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: 20

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

UEENEEJ104A; UEENEEJ111A; UEENEEJ113A; UEENEEP024A; UEENEEP025A;

Course Description

This unit covers testing and visual inspection for verifying that a refrigeration and air conditioning system and components are safe, comply with requirements and functions as intended. It encompasses working safely, conducting compliance tests, conducting visual inspections, identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ109A Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

Element:

1. Prepare to verify refrigeration and air conditioning installations
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood

1.2

Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed

1.3

Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented

1.4

Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site

1.5

Location of system components is determined from specifications and diagrams

1.6

Inspection and tests are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule

1.7

Materials needed for the tests and verification are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements

1.8

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

Element:

2. Visually inspect the installation
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

2.3

Pipe work is checked for appropriate type and size

2.4

Pipe work, accessories and components are validated as being suitably located, securely fixed and suitably protected from damage or corrosion

2.5

System components and accessories are validated as being appropriately rated per manufacture and design specifications

2.6

Evidence that equipment complies with safety and functional requirements is cited

2.7

Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented

2.8

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person

2.9

Inspection is carried out efficiently without waste of materials, damage to, or contamination of apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

Element:

3. Conduct tests
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed

3.2

Testing or measuring on a live and operating system in strict accordance with OHS requirements and within established safety procedures

3.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

3.4

Electrical tests are conducted to verify that the electrical circuit within the refrigeration installation are safe and function as intended

3.5

Refrigeration tests are conducted to verify that the refrigeration equipment and pipe work within the refrigeration installation is safe and functions as intended

3.6

Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented

3.7

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person

3.8

Testing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

Element:

4.Report inspection and verification findings
 

Performance Criteria:

4.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

4.2

Work site and equipment is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures

4.3

Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with established procedures

4.4

Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures

4.5

Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified 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 course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists 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

Task1

Work Book

Task2

Capstone test

Task3

Report on Air-conditioning Installation Commissioning

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

Assessment  Mapping Matrix 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

1.3

X

 

 

1.4

X

 

 

1.5

X

 

 

1.6

X

 

 

1.7

X

 

 

1.8

X

 

 

2.1

X

 

 

2.2

X

 

 

2.3

X

 

 

2.4

X

 

 

2.5

X

 

 

2.6

X

 

 

2.7

X

 

 

2.8

X

 

 

2.9

X

 

 

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

3.4

X

X

 

3.5

X

X

 

3.6

X

X

 

3.7

X

X

 

3.8

X

X

 

4.1

X

 

X

4.2

X

 

X

4.3

X

 

X

4.4

X

 

X

4.5

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.


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):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

Relevant

Current

Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and learning Support:

 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice

maths and science developmental support and advice

English language development

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

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.

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

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:

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

 

Plagiarism:

 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Other student Information:

 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

 

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