Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC system
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
- Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Diagnose air conditioning and HVAC system
- Diagnostic tests are carried out according to workplace proceduresand safety and environmental requirements using appropriate tools and techniques without causing damage to components or system
- Faultsare identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
- Diagnosis findings and recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments are reported according to workplace procedures
- Repair air conditioning and HVAC system
- Repair information is sourced and interpreted
- Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
- Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
- System is recharged with the appropriate refrigerant gas according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and the vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
- Tools and equipment are checked and stored and faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
- Australian Refrigeration Council accredited service decal sticker (ARCtick) and other required workplace documentation are completed and processed according to workplace procedures
- Prepare to diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC system
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
- Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Diagnose air conditioning and HVAC system
- Diagnostic tests are carried out according to workplace proceduresand safety and environmental requirements using appropriate tools and techniques without causing damage to components or system
- Faultsare identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
- Diagnosis findings and recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments are reported according to workplace procedures
- Repair air conditioning and HVAC system
- Repair information is sourced and interpreted
- Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
- Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
- System is recharged with the appropriate refrigerant gas according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and the vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
- Tools and equipment are checked and stored and faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
- Australian Refrigeration Council accredited service decal sticker (ARCtick) and other required workplace documentation are completed and processed according to workplace procedures