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Recover refrigerant from stationary self-contained end of life decommissioned equipment

Recover refrigerant from stationary self-contained end of life decommissioned equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERA0095
State Code
OCC48
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
Original Release Date
05/10/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Field of Education
031315 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recover refrigerant from stationary self-contained end of life decommissioned equipment. It applies to those engaged in the scrapping, recycling and/or disposal of stationary self-contained refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.It includes working safely and recovering non-flammable and flammable refrigerants from stationary self-contained end of life decommissioned refrigeration and air conditioning equipment into designated cylinders for disposal using relevant tools and equipment. It also includes applying the legal requirements to handle refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and to handle, store and dispose of refrigerants. It does not include the recovery of ammonia or carbon dioxide (CO²) refrigerants.Refrigerants to be recovered may be flammable, non-flammable or a mixture of both and difficult to accurately identify. To prevent the possibility of ignition, the equipment and procedures used to recover the refrigerant should be those required for flammable refrigerants when the refrigerant has been identified as flammable or it is unknown.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 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.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to recover refrigerant
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS procedures for refrigerant recovery are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Refrigeration/air conditioning systems are inspected, including refrigerant access points and refrigerant type, and the nature of work to be undertaken is confirmed in accordance with scope of work and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.4 Materials, tools, equipment, testing devices, signage and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to recover the refrigerant are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation in accordance with the refrigerant type and flammability
2. Recover refrigerant from decommissioned stationary refrigeration/air conditioning equipment
  • 2.1 Recovery equipment is connected to the system through service gauge lines using tools and fittings to prevent/minimise refrigerant loss in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Recovery cylinder weight and pressure is measured and recorded to ensure refrigerant recovered is accepted in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Refrigerant is recovered from system by operating and monitoring the recovery equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Recovery equipment, including service gauge lines and recovery cylinder, are shut down and disconnected when the refrigerant is recovered in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.5 Recovery cylinder weight is measured and the quantity of the refrigerant recovered is recorded in accordance with regulatory requirements
3. Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Worksite, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Tools, equipment and recovery cylinder refrigerant are securely stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 WHS/OHS issues are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Documentation is completed and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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