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Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERA0037
State Code
OBY10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031315 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish the operating condition of a vapour compression system in a self-contained refrigerated appliance.Competency in this unit requires the ability to work safely; prepare for and establish operational conditions of vapour compression systems, including determining refrigerant pressures and relevant air temperatures using measurement and calculation methods; as well as completing all required documentation.To undertake this unit, the learner must have a Trainee Refrigerant Handling Licence as it includes work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted.The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a national Refrigerant Handling Licence as it includes work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that carries the risk of a fluorocarbon refrigerant being emitted while decanting the refrigerant or manufacturing, installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining or decommissioning refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, also require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to determine operating conditions of vapour compression system
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, and advice on risk control measures is sought from supervisor
  • 1.3 Details on work are obtained from documentation and/or from supervisor to establish the scope of work to be completed
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from supervisor, as required, to ensure work is coordinated with others
  • 1.5 Sources of materials required for work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices to establish the operating conditions of appliance's vapour compression system are obtained and checked for operational safety
2 Determine operating condition of a vapour compression system
  • 2.1 Measuring systems operating parameters are used in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.2 Appliance vapour compression system is checked and isolated, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.3 Actual and specified range of operating conditions of vapour compression system is established from measured and calculated values in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and discussed with relevant person/supervisor in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.5 Operating conditions of vapour compression system are determined without damage to appliance, circuits, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work and report activities
  • 3.1 Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Operating condition of a vapour compression system is documented in accordance with workplace procedures, including identification of any parameter that is not within the specified range for the system
  • 3.3 Supervisor is notified of completion of work in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
s7425 UEENEEJ195A Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems - appliances Unit of competency