Course Title: Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: EEET7182C

Course Title: Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls

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: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

1. UEENEEJ103A  Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems

2. UEENEEE101A  Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This unit covers the selection of refrigerant piping, accessories and controls for refrigeration and air conditioning installations to comply with regulations, standards and specifications. It encompasses developing refrigerant pipe work arrangements, selecting pipe work and fittings, refrigerant flow controls and accessories, and mechanical and electrical control devices based on specifications, standards and manufacturer catalogues to determine calculated and deemed to comply solutions and documenting all selection information.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ110A Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls

Element:

1. Prepare to select piping, accessories and associated controls

Performance Criteria:

1.1

The extent and nature of the refrigeration installation is determined from job specifications.

1.2

Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the refrigeration system shall comply, are identified, obtained and understood

Element:

2. Develop pipe work arrangements

Performance Criteria:

2.1

The intended location of refrigeration equipment is determined from job specifications and site drawings or deemed to comply arrangements.

2.2

Pipe work arranged to ensure safe and functional operation of the system.

2.3

Pipe work is arranged to comply with technical standards and job specifications and requirements.

Element:

3. Select piping, accessories and associated controls

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Pipe and tubing is selected for suitability for the environments in which it is to be installed

3.2

Pipe and tubing is sized to meet refrigeration parameters and capacity requirements for the refrigerant to be used.

3.3

Pipe and tubing quantities are determined from equipment location diagrams and job specifications.

3.4

Refrigeration controls and accessories are selected to meet load requirements based on calculated or deemed-to-comply solutions.

3.5

Control devices are selected to meet functional, specified and regulatory requirements.

3.6

Electrical control devices are selected to meet current, voltage and IP ratings.

3.7

Evidence is obtained that the selected refrigeration equipment and control devices comply with all requirements.

Element:

4. Document piping, accessories and associated controls selections

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures.

4.2

Refrigeration installation arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s).


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

Task 1

Complete workbook

Task 2

Practicals (5)

Task 3

JSA form: Refrigerant Flow Controls

Task 4

Theory Test: Liquid Flow Controls,Vapour Flow Controls

Task 5

Assignment: Pipe Selection

 

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

 

Assessment  Mapping Matrix

 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

1.1

X

X

X

 

 

1.2

X

X

X

 

 

2.1

X

X

 

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

X

 

3.1

X

X

 

X

X

3.2

X

X

 

X

X

3.3

X

X

 

X

X

3.4

X

X

 

X

X

3.5

X

X

 

X

X

3.6

X

X

 

X

X

3.7

X

X

 

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

 

4.2

X

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.

 

 


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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