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Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18087
State Code
OAU42
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
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to service domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components.It applies to retrofitting existing domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment with alternative refrigerants; reconditioning components; returning to service; testing equipment; and completing service reports for administrative action.A Refrigerant Handling Licence must be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Band: AUnit Weight: 6
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 Undertake preventive maintenance checks/ adjustments
  • 2.1 Carry out visual inspection and testing with appropriate test equipment according to refrigeration/air conditioning principles, procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to manufacturers' specifications using refrigeration/air conditioning techniques/practices
3 Undertake fault-finding
  • 3.1 Identify equipment components
  • 3.2 Interpret the characteristics and operation of each component
  • 3.3 Inspect and test the operational function of each component and assess correct operation against specification
4 Repair/replace faulty components
  • 4.1 Localise faulty components and confirm malfunction
  • 4.2 Remove the refrigerant from the system safely and contain in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, where appropriate
  • 4.3 Dismantle faulty components and repair/replace to manufacturers' specifications, as required
  • 4.4 Select replacement parts from manufacturers' catalogues
5 Return to service refrigeration/ air conditioning equipment
  • 5.1 Reassemble components and test for correct operation and assess against specification
  • 5.2 Verify correct operation of the equipment
  • 5.3 Complete maintenance records/service reports according to SOPs and legislative requirements
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