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Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration control systems

Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234018
State Code
OEW16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
031303 - Electronic Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) control and energy management systems and includes the selection of control system elements to suit HVACR environmental and hardware control requirements and development of an energy management plan.The client may be internal or external to the designer’s organisation.It applies to the design of control systems and energy management plans across all forms of manufacturing and engineering and design activities can also include reverse engineering, and design rectification or modifications of an existing design. It is suitable for refrigeration system contractors, HVACR consultants, designers and senior maintenance personnel.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in the evaluation of HVACR control systems, hydronic and refrigeration systems and thermal loads, electrical principles, controller programming and computing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify the design brief and specifications for HVACR control system
  • 1.1 Establish required features and performance parameters of HVACR control system
  • 1.2 Confirm technical, commercial and environmental parameters of the brief or contract
  • 1.3 Determine stakeholders to be consulted in design process
  • 1.4 Assess work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental issues relevant to the design task
  • 1.5 Confirm design brief including budget and schedule and provide preliminary advice on feasibility
2. Evaluate design analysis and prepare concept proposals
  • 2.1 Appraise initial qualitative and quantitative analysis of the design task
  • 2.2 Carry out required detailed modelling and calculations using appropriate software and validation techniques appropriate to system environment
  • 2.3 Generate solutions that respond to the design brief for an HVACR control system
  • 2.4 Develop an associated energy management plan for the design
  • 2.5 Integrate building management systems (BMS) considerations into the design based on requirements of the brief
  • 2.6 Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against design criteria, ensuring conformity to standards and codes, technical, economic and WHS requirements
  • 2.7 Determine social and sustainability implications of solutions
  • 2.8 Present concept proposals to client
3. Design HVACR control system
  • 3.1 Evaluate concept proposals with client
  • 3.2 Ensure that design solution is optimised with respect to the system specifications
  • 3.3 Finalise selected design, including equipment, layout and fluid requirements
  • 3.4 Ensure preparation of all required documentation, drawings, specifications and instructions
  • 3.5 Consult with client and stakeholders to obtain sign-off on design
  • 3.6 Monitor installation and commissioning with stakeholders and make any necessary adjustments to design
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8113 MEM234018A Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration control systems Unit of competency
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