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Service and repair commercial refrigeration

Service and repair commercial refrigeration

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18094
State Code
OAU35
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 service and repair commercial and supermarket equipment and components.It applies to supermarket, retail, wholesale and other commercial applications and can include retrofitting alternative refrigerants in existing equipment.Where the removal and replacement of components by brazing and/or silver soldering is required unit MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering should also be selected. Where detailed maintenance on control systems is required unit MEM18057 Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment should also be selected.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 Carry out visual inspection and testing with appropriate test equipment according to refrigeration principles, procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to manufacturers' specifications
3 Undertake fault finding on commercial refrigeration equipment
  • 3.1 Identify equipment 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 specifications
4 Repair/replace commercial 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 commercial refrigeration equipment
  • 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5631 MEM18094B Service and repair commercial refrigeration Unit of competency