Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system
Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23144
MEM23144
State Code
OEU17
OEU17
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the design of commercial refrigeration systems or to undertake the complete design for less complex systems. It includes applying refrigeration and food storage technology, using standard manufactured components and piping, following design specifications, documenting system design and complying with safety and regulatory requirements.The unit applies to technicians in organisations that design commercial refrigeration equipment and applies to team situations where the technician can be working with engineers and other technicians from heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) and other disciplines on large design projects as well as individual design work that is within the scope of the technician’s skill and knowledge.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine optimum system design for application
- 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
- 1.2 Consult appropriate personnel to determine system specifications and obtain final confirmation in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.3 Plan design development work to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved on the worksite
2. Design system
- 2.1 Design system taking into account safety, regulatory requirements, relevant standards, system specifications and budgetary constraints
- 2.2 Determine selected equipment required for the systems and locations in accordance with the design specifications and organisational procedures
- 2.3 Check system design draft for compliance with the design brief, regulatory requirements and environmental standards
- 2.4 Document, validate and approve system design in accordance with organisational procedures
- 2.5 Consult as appropriate on any design adjustments required to meet contingencies and unexpected situations
3. Validate system performance
- 3.1 Establish operating criteria for expected ambient conditions
- 3.2 Determine and validate likely operating characteristics for refrigeration load against design specifications and standards
- 3.3 Adjust the functional design and remap operating characteristics to achieve optimal system performance
- 3.4 Program the control system to meet operational requirements
- 3.5 Document the designed system and its validation in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE957 | MEM23144A | Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIW5 | MEM60122 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |