Assessor Resource

MEM23145A
Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The unit applies to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians in enterprises that design air conditioning systems for typical large scale plant and multi-zone applications. The unit may be applied to working within a design team or to individual design tasks.

This unit of competency covers 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

MEM23004A

Apply technical mathematics

MEM23006A

Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

MEM23140A

Determine operational parameters for building HVAC/R hydronic systems

MEM23142A

Determine psychrometric processes and system performance

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

implement WHS workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures

demonstrate essential knowledge and skills to apply codes and regulations to air conditioning design

demonstrate competence within a timeframe typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment

demonstrate the ability to apply codes and regulations to air conditioning system designs through a compliance analysis taking into account all applicable regulatory requirements and make appropriate recommendations on how non-compliant systems can be rectified. This must be demonstrated consistently on different systems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills include:

interpreting air conditioning standards, codes and regulations, including relevant WHS and environmental standards, regulations and codes

applying relevant standards and regulatory requirements to the design task

interpreting client requirements and specifications against codes and regulations

documenting technical information and designs for compliance

using relevant software tools effectively

communicating effectively with others

communicating technical and procedural requirements to others

dealing effectively with unexpected situations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

relevant design criteria for typical large scale air conditioning plant and multi-zone applications

air conditioning system selection criteria

zoning and building usage and relevance to regulatory compliance of large scale air conditioning systems

regulatory requirements which can impact on final design

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include:

legislation

protective equipment

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operation procedures

awards provisions

Air conditioning codes and requirements

Air conditioning codes and requirements may include:

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

regulations under State/Territory Government Acts

local government by-laws

emergency service requirements

codes of practice

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements include:

relevant legislation, regulations and codes

correct handling and disposal of liquid and solid waste

elimination or minimisation of gas, fume, vapour and smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions

dust elimination, minimisation and control

minimisation of energy and water use

elimination or control of excessive noise

use and recycling of refrigerants

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisor

leading hand

foreman

manager

engineer

technician

trainer

mentor

team member

customer

client

Zoning and usage

Zoning and usage may include:

air conditioning system

building construction features

occupancies

energy conservation techniques

Resources

Resources may include:

scientific calculator

technical charts and tables

building plans

suitable software

Enterprise procedures

Enterprise procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications

operational procedures

industry standards

Equipment

Equipment may include:

computer workstation and software, either stand alone or networked

appropriate tools of trade, equipment and materials

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area 
Identify air conditioning codes and regulations relevant to zoning and usage together with environmental requirements from the client design requirement brief 
Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others 
Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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