Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal and written instructions

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand own skills and knowledge of dangers associated with refrigerants

literacy skills to

read and follow information in written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

obtain and record measurements

numeracy skills to

weigh recovery cylinder refrigerant and the calculation of weights

planning and organising skills to plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice and operating procedures

teamwork skills to apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

technical skills to use tools relating to the recovery of vehicle refrigerants from systems including

specialist tools

measuring equipment

technology skills to operate diagnostic and automotive refrigerant recovery equipment

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment material and personal safety requirements including

codes of practice

personal protection needs

application and purpose of recovery equipment procedures

recovery procedures including

types and location of service ports

recovery equipment and recovery cylinder operation

awareness of environmental requirements associated with refrigerant recovery

dangers associated with working with refrigerants and lubricants

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety precautions and requirements in particular the dangers associated with handling refrigerants

select recovery methods and decommissioning techniques appropriate to the circumstances

safely operate automotive refrigerant recovery tools and equipment

recover and store refrigerants according to workplace licensing and equipment manufacturer requirements

record relevant details in relation to workplace and licensing requirements

understand environmental regulations and refrigerant waste disposal procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

automotive vehicle plant and equipment or a simulated automotive air conditioning system

refrigerant

waste or recovery cylinder

hose and vehicle couplings

refrigerant scales

recovery equipment including vacuum pump

refrigerant identifier

appropriate hand tools

licensing requirements and Australian standards

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

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

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

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

Workplace instructions and documentation may include:

Workplace health and safety and environmental requirements may include:

Critical precautions may include:

Recovery equipment must include:

Refrigerant type may include:

Identified and documented must include: