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Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls

Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18093
State Code
OAU36
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
72
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for repairing/replacing integrated industrial refrigeration and/or air handling system controls.This unit applies to installation, adjustment, repairs, replacements and overhauls undertaken to site or manufacturers' specifications, using application of principles of industrial refrigeration and/or air handling systems control sequencing.A Refrigerant Handling Licence must be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Band: BUnit Weight: 8
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 Install/replace refrigeration/air handling system controls
  • 2.1 Identify control system/circuit components and inspect for compliance to specifications
  • 2.2 Undertake sequential installation according to manufacturers' specifications and procedures
3 Check and adjust refrigeration/air handling system control sequence and operation
  • 3.1 Check the temperature, quality, pressure and properties of the air delivered by the air handling system for conformance to specification
  • 3.2 Check controls and system operation against operational specifications using appropriate test equipment and application of principles/techniques
  • 3.3 Perform adjustments to sequence system to meet/align to operational requirements and specifications
  • 3.4 Record modifications/alterations and report according to SOPs
  • 3.5 Check controls and system operation and commission to specifications
4 Fault find refrigeration/air handling system control circuits
  • 4.1 Identify and inspect control system/circuit components
  • 4.2 Trace control system/circuit and diagnose action of components to identify and localise faults
  • 4.3 Test control system/circuit parts using appropriate test equipment and application principles
  • 4.4 Assess control system/circuit parts against operational specification
  • 4.5 Localise fault condition at the component level, evaluate faulty condition, analyse root cause and plan corrective action
5 Maintain, repair/replace system control components
  • 5.1 Apply correct maintenance procedures according to procedures
  • 5.2 Use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to test faulty items, repair or replace using sequential installation procedures according to manufacturers' specifications
  • 5.3 Select replacement items from manufacturers' catalogues
  • 5.4 Reassemble system control components to specification
6 Check and adjust sequence of refrigeration/air handling system controls
  • 6.1 Identify circuit sensors and controllers
  • 6.2 Make necessary adjustments to sequence system control circuit and check correct operation to meet operational specification
  • 6.3 Commission refrigeration/air handling system controls to specification
  • 6.4 Adopt appropriate follow-up procedures
  • 6.5 Complete service/maintenance report in accordance with SOPs
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