Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to service an air conditioning and HVAC system
- Workplace instructions are used to determine job requirements
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements are observed throughout the work
- Procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
- Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) code of practice is sourced and complied with
- Servicing options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
- Tools and equipment are identified for effective servicing procedures
- Critical precautions in relation to working with air conditioning, refrigerant and refrigerant oils are observed
- Functionally test air conditioning and HVAC system and components and identify faults
- Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer and component supplier specifications
- Air conditioning and HVAC systems are performance tested to isolate faults according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems as a result of inappropriate testing procedures
- Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined
- Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
- Tests are carried out according to industry and WHS regulations and guidelines, and relevant industry codes of practice
- Service air conditioning and HVAC system
- Service of the system and components is carried out according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications, industry regulations and guidelines, WHS legislation, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant industry codes of practice
- Air conditioning system service is completed without causing damage to components or systems
- Regulations regarding topping up refrigerant are understood and followed
- Retest air conditioning and HVAC system
- Prepare vehicle and equipment for delivery to customer
- Final inspection is made to ensure vehicle protective guards and safety features are in place and work is to workplace expectations
- Vehicle is cleaned to workplace expectations and presented ready for use
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
- Appropriate decal sticker is placed in engine compartment
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored in the appropriate designated area and according to workplace sustainability practices
- Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures and disposed of according to environmental regulations
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition according to workplace procedures
- Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures and WHS regulations
- Operator maintenance is completed according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications, site procedures and relevant industry codes of practice
- Tools and equipment are maintained according to workplace procedures