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Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs

Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23145
State Code
OEW70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
031315 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply standards, codes of practice and regulatory requirements to produce air conditioning designs for typical large-scale plant and multi-zone applications.It applies to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians in organisational that design air conditioning systems and it can be applied to working within a design team or to individual design tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for design compliance analysis
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Identify air conditioning codes and regulations relevant to zoning and usage, together with environmental requirements, from the client design brief
  • 1.3 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.4 Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with organisational procedures
2. Analyse design for compliance
  • 2.1 Check and validate proposed air conditioning system compliance against relevant codes and regulations
  • 2.2 Prepare recommendations on any identified compliance issues relating to codes and regulations
  • 2.3 Discuss recommendations on any proposed design modifications with appropriate personnel, as required
  • 2.4 Consider and propose alternative design and other solutions required to meet codes and regulation requirements in accordance with organisational procedures
3. Record findings
  • 3.1 Document outcomes of the analysis in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Document recommendations for any design rectifications, including details of all findings, calculations and assumptions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE958 MEM23145A Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW7 MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical Qualification