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Contribute to the design of heating systems

Contribute to the design of heating systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23150
State Code
OEW24
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
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the design of appropriate heating equipment to provide optimum performance or to undertake the complete design for less complex systems. It includes determination of best piping configurations and system pipe sizes, taking into account thermal heat losses.The unit applies to technicians in organisational that design heating systems or undertake design modifications to existing systems as part of manufacturing, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare design specifications
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Identify the essential elements of a heating system to meet client design brief
  • 1.3 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.4 Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with organisational procedures and check for correct operation and safety
2. Design system
  • 2.1 Select a heating system design to meet the client requirements
  • 2.2 Plan design development work to meet scheduled timelines
  • 2.3 Check system design draft for compliance with the design brief, regulatory requirements and environmental standards
  • 2.4 Calculate heating loads and matching heating capacity
  • 2.5 Select appropriate heating equipment to satisfy design specifications
  • 2.6 Provide solutions to unplanned situations consistent with organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Document method of capacity rating and sizing for each discrete component in the system to industry standards using organisational procedures
3. Analyse system and adjust system performance
  • 3.1 Evaluate system performance under variable conditions
  • 3.2 Adjust component selection where required to meet heating system performance criteria
  • 3.3 Determine fulfilment of required heating capacity under full and partial load conditions
4. Validate final design
  • 4.1 Verify final design using organisational procedures for compliance and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Document final system design for client approval according to industry standards and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE963 MEM23150A Contribute to the design of heating systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification