Course Title: Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: EEET7003C

Course Title: Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants

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: vocenengineeering@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

UEENEEJ102A; UEENEEJ103A

Course Description

This unit covers recovery, pressure testing, evacuating, charging and leak testing recovery of refrigerants and lubricants from refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following regulations and industry practices for handling refrigerants and lubricants, and completing the necessary documentation


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEJ108A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants

Element:

1. Prepare to recover refrigerants, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigeration systems
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS procedures including codes of practice for a given work area are 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

The nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or appropriate person(s) to establish the scope of work to be undertaken

1.5

The work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule

1.6

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

1.7

Refrigerants, lubricants and cleaning materials needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements

1.8

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.9

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with requirements

Element:

2. Recover refrigerants, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigeration systems.
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1

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

2.2

Checks are carried out to ensure the system or component parts are isolated, when necessary, in strict accordance with OHS requirements and procedures

2.3

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

2.4

The systems refrigerant and lubricant are tested for contamination

2.5

Refrigerants are removed from a system safely into suitably labelled containers in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry practices, using appropriate recovery/reclaim equipment

2.6

Precautions are taken to prevent damage to components while pressure testing the system

2.7

Pressure testing is conducted at a pressure compatible with the refrigerant to be used

2.8

Leaks are located and rectified using testing methods appropriate to the system under test and in accordance with industry practices

2.9

Systems are evacuated to the required level and cleaned of all moisture and other containments in accordance with industry practices

2.10

A 'Drop test' is used to prove effectiveness of the evacuation in accordance with industry practice

2.11

The system, vacuum pump and recovery/reclaim unit lubricants are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements

2.12

Systems are charged or retrofitted with the appropriate refrigerant in accordance with manufacturer requirements and industry practices.  This includes recording refrigerant usage in an auditable recording system, e.g. logbook.

2.13

Problematic situations that arise during the work are dealt with in an appropriate manner

2.14

Systems are pressure and leak tested, evacuated and charged efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

Element:

3. Complete and report refrigerants recovery, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test work
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

3.2

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

3.3

Contaminated refrigerant and lubricant is dealt with in accordance with legislative/regulatory requirements

3.4

Completion of the work is documented and recorded, including refrigerant usage in an auditable logbook 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

Task 1

Workbook

Task 2

Practicals (13)

Task 3

Special project

Task 4

Theory Test: Test Evacuate Charge (Refrigerants)

Task 5

JSA

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

1.1

X

X

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

X

X

1.6

X

X

X

X

X

1.7

X

X

X

X

X

1.8

X

X

X

X

X

1.9

X

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

X

X

 

2.5

X

X

 

X

 

2.6

X

X

 

X

 

2.7

X

X

 

X

 

2.8

X

X

 

X

 

2.9

X

X

 

 

 

2.10

X

X

 

X

 

2.11

X

X

 

X

 

2.12

X

X

 

X

 

2.13

X

X

 

X

 

2.14

X

X

 

X

 

3.1

X

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

X

X

3.4

X

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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