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Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components

Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18090
State Code
OAU39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031315 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems.It applies to industrial refrigeration systems that include large capacity plant typically used for product/process, temperature/environment control, including retrofitting existing industrial refrigeration systems and reconditioning components.A Refrigerant Handling Licence must be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Undertake preventive maintenance checks/ adjustments
  • 2.1 Check the temperature and properties of the controlled medium/s for conformance to specification
  • 2.2 Check the noise/vibration levels of the industrial refrigeration system components for conformance to specification
  • 2.3 Perform preventative maintenance tasks and plant room safety equipment checks according to manufacturers' specifications using refrigeration principles techniques/practices
3 Undertake fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems and components
  • 3.1 Identify system components
  • 3.2 Interpret the characteristics and operation of each component
  • 3.3 Inspect and test the operational function of each component and assess correct operation against specification
4 Repair/replace faulty industrial refrigeration components
  • 4.1 Localise faulty components and confirm malfunction
  • 4.2 Remove the refrigerant safely from the system and contain in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, where appropriate
  • 4.3 Dismantle faulty components and repair to manufacturers' specifications, as required
  • 4.4 Select replacement parts from manufacturers' catalogues
5 Return to service industrial refrigeration systems and components
  • 5.1 Reassemble components and test for correct operation and assess against specification
  • 5.2 Charge the system safely with correct refrigerant and in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, where appropriate
  • 5.3 Verify correct operation of the equipment
  • 5.4 Complete maintenance records/service reports according to SOPs and legislative requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
W5627 MEM18090B Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components Unit of competency