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Install or modify mobile plant air conditioning systems

Install or modify mobile plant air conditioning systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27027
State Code
OAT10
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
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for installing or modifying in cabin air conditioning systems installed in mobile plant and rail vehicles. The unit covers systems supplying heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and cooling systems to operator compartments and includes installing new air conditioning systems into new or operating mobile plant or rail vehicles, modification of existing air conditioning systems, commissioning of systems and replacement and recovery of refrigerant. This unit forms part of the requirements to obtain an Australian Refrigerant Council (ARC) Refrigerant handling licence - qualified persons (Automotive Air Conditioning Licence).In some jurisdictions, an occupational licence for refrigeration/air conditioning or electrical restricted licence may be required. Band: BUnit Weight: 4
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
  • 1.5 Plan job to conform to Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) code of practice requirements
2 Install air conditioning system in new mobile plant
  • 2.1 Check that mobile plant is parked and engine/power source are safe for air conditioning system access and work
  • 2.2 Check cabin installation site against drawings or specifications for access, dimension and levels
  • 2.3 Check supplied air conditioning system matches specification and is complete
  • 2.4 Identify locations for structural support brackets and other support and holding components
  • 2.5 Identify air conditioning connection location and requirements for power, control modules, fieldbus wiring and sensors
  • 2.6 Prepare all surfaces, materials and components for use
  • 2.7 Install air conditioning system and connections in conformance with manufacturer and customer specifications
  • 2.8 Check air conditioning system is levelled, aligned, coupled and connected in accordance with specifications
  • 2.9 Charge system with specified refrigerant according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
3 Modify or retrofit mobile plant air conditioning system
  • 3.1 Determine modification requirements from customer specifications, job instructions and drawings, and equipment manuals
  • 3.2 Check that mobile plant is isolated/made safe according to SOPs
  • 3.3 De-gas system using approved recovery unit and appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinder for the refrigerant type
  • 3.4 Recover oil and evacuate system
  • 3.5 Remove air conditioning system or components requiring modification according to SOPs
  • 3.6 Retrofit or modify air conditioning system according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements
  • 3.7 Pressure test system and identify leaks and non-conformances to specifications
  • 3.8 Re-charge system with specified refrigerant according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
4 Test and complete installation of new /retrofitted or modified mobile plant air conditioning system
  • 4.1 Test air conditioning system for correct operation against specifications
  • 4.2 Trace non-conformances to specifications to root cause and rectify
  • 4.3 Document installation or modification actions according to workplace procedures
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