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Maintain mechanical services equipment

Maintain mechanical services equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPMS3039
State Code
OCN55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to perform general maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and associated mechanical equipment (air distribution systems, hydronic systems and control systems). Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work.
  • 1.1 Access and read job plans and specifications.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Apply quality assurance requirements in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Plan and sequence tasks in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authorities’ requirements.
  • 1.5 Prepare work area to support efficient maintenance of mechanical services equipment.
  • 1.6 Select appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) and check for serviceability.
  • 1.7 Identify materials and equipment required to complete the task.
2 Identify system requirements.
  • 2.1 Create a materials list and collect materials.
  • 2.2 Identify fabrication requirements from job plans, specifications and relevant information.
  • 2.3 Calculate quantity and type of materials and components.
3 Repair and replace faulty components and test job.
  • 3.1 Isolate equipment safely according to regulations and WHS requirements.
  • 3.2 Remove faulty items or components using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures.
  • 3.3 Select replaceable items from manufacturers' catalogue or serviceable items according to manufacturer or site specifications.
  • 3.4 Perform system adjustments to equipment or components to comply with specifications.
  • 3.5 Carry out operational checks on system to ensure its compliance with job specification.
  • 3.6 Document maintenance report in format required by the maintenance specification.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability reporting any damage, store and secure.
  • 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF922 CPCPMS3039A Maintain mechanical services equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC2 CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing Qualification