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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Undertake preventive maintenance checks/adjustment on large central air handling systems
   • The temperature, humidity, quality, pressure and flow of air delivered to zones by the air handling system are checked for conformance to specification.
   • The noise/vibration levels of the air handling sub-systems are checked for conformance to specification.
   • Preventative maintenance tasks are performed according to manufacturers' specifications using appropriate refrigeration and air conditioning techniques/practices.
2. Undertake fault finding on large central air handling systems
   • Components of sub-systems are correctly identified.
   • The characteristics and operation of each sub-system component can be explained.
   • The operational function of each sub-system component is inspected and tested.
   • Correct operation of each component is assessed against specification.
3. Repair/replace faulty air handling components
   • Faulty components are localised and malfunction is confirmed by inspection and testing using air conditioning principles, procedures and safety requirements.
   • Faulty components are dismantled and repaired to manufacturer' specifications as required.
   • Replacement parts are selected from manufacturers' catalogues according to required specifications.
4. Return to service large central air handling systems
   • Components are reassembled and tested for correct operation and assessed against specification.
   • Correct operation of the equipment is verified using air handling principles and techniques.
   • Maintenance records/service reports are completed by appropriate designated means.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in using tools techniques and equipment necessary to check large central air conditioning system subsystems and components for correct operation obtaining reading and interpreting specifications comparing system subsystems and component performanceoperation against specification identifying faulty components and noncompliances making required adjustments to achieve specifications sourcing and using relevant catalogueslists applying safety procedures standard operating procedures and legislative requirements to all work undertaken documenting results of the adjustments reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking taskrelated information undertaking calculations and numerical operations within the scope of this unit using tools techniques and equipment necessary to check large central air conditioning system subsystems and components for correct operation

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of appropriate measuring instrumentsequipment and specifications for checking humidity air temperatures air flows air quality and air pressure procedures for reporting nonconformances measuring instrumentsequipment and specifications required for checking subsystem noise and vibration levels procedures and sequence for performing preventative maintenance on an air conditioning system specifications of and process for identifying primary and secondary refrigerant or air distributionreticulation systems operational characteristics of each subsystem component procedures and specifications for inspecting and testing each subsystem component process for localising and confirming faulty components procedures for dismantling and repairing faulty components procedures for selecting replacement parts procedures for completing maintenance recordsservice reports hazards and control measures associated with maintaining and repairing large central air handling systems safe work practices and procedures codes and regulations relevant to the refrigerationair conditioning industry including environmental and ozone and greenhouse substance legislation

Evidence Required

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
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain and repair large central air handling systems Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
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 that is the candidate is not in productive work 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 This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with the maintenance and repair of large central air handling systems or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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.
Preventative maintenance tasks	Check/adjust fan belts, check/clean filters, check/clean heat exchangers (evaporator and condenser), overhaul of major system components, cleaning of major system components, testing operation of all safety devices

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