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Recover vehicle refrigerants

Recover vehicle refrigerants

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETU002
State Code
AXD58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to recover vehicle air conditioner refrigerants in designated recovery cylinders for disposal according to safety and environmental procedures while observing critical precautions, given that refrigerant may be flammable.It applies to those working as vehicle dismantlers, automotive parts recycling contractors, and vehicle body repairers in automotive service and repair workplaces who are required to recover automotive air conditioning refrigerants. Automotive air conditioners, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or mobile plant machinery.Licensing requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. An Australian Refrigeration Council accredited (ARCtick) Restricted Refrigerant Recoverer licence is required for those carrying out this work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for refrigerant recovery
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Refrigerant recovery workplace procedures and relevant code of practice are accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.4 Vehicle air conditioning system, components and refrigerant service ports are identified for refrigerant recovery
  • 1.5 Recovery equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and firefighting equipment, are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2. Operate recovery equipment
  • 2.1 Vehicle refrigerant is identified with a refrigerant identifier or analyser
  • 2.2 Designated recovery cylinder is weighed to determine available capacity, and tare weight of cylinder is recorded
  • 2.3 Recovery equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Refrigerant is recovered and transferred into designated recovery cylinder using recovery equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.5 Problems are responded to appropriately and escalated according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Quantity and details of recovered refrigerant are recorded according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Recovery equipment, hoses and recovery cylinder are shut down and disconnected, and cylinders capped, according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Refrigerant is stored in designated recovery cylinder according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Recovery equipment and tools are checked and stored, and faulty equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF126 AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCJ83 AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants Unit of competency