Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate design parameters.
- Client requirements are determined from plans, specifications and client briefs to determine work scope.
- User comfort conditions and specific use conditions are evaluated and psychometric evaluation and heat loads are calculated.
- Building heat losses are evaluated.
- Distribution requirements for air conditioning and ventilation system applications are specified.
- Range of air conditioning and ventilation systems are evaluated in accordance with given applications.
- Mechanical services drawings are evaluated and interpreted.
- Health risks that may arise due to poor maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems are evaluated.
- Minimum performance requirements are specified for several different air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Manufacturer specifications and technical manuals are evaluated for suitability for a range of design applications.
- Plan system components.
- Appropriate zoning of air conditioning and ventilation systems is planned to comply with given specific performance objectives.
- Air conditioning units are specified for optimum performance with reference to legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Fan types are specified for a range of applications with reference to legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Air diversion systems, including registers, are planned to ensure a balanced system with reference to legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Required ventilation and duct work components are planned and locations are specified with reference to legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Approved materials for air conditioning and ventilation systems are specified.
- Plans and drawings are completed using Australian standard drawing symbols related to air conditioning and ventilation in accordance with legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Design and size systems.
- Volume air changes per hour are calculated from given floor plans and details.
- Methods for eliminating health risks from existing or proposed systems are specified with reference to legislation, standards and other relevant documentation.
- Range of air conditioning and ventilation systems for given applications is designed and sized.
- Test systems.
- Prepare documentation.
- Appropriate checklist, including formulas required to carry out an air balance to a given specification, is developed.
- Plans are prepared for a range of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Specification for an air conditioning and ventilation system is prepared.
- Testing and commissioning schedule is prepared.
- Operation and maintenance manual is produced.