Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to find and rectify faults
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, identified, obtained and understood
- OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation and/or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are accessed in accordance with established procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Find faults
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live and operating system is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
- Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems using observation, measurement, calculations and comparison with normal system and component parameters/values.
- Faults beyond the scope of refrigeration and air conditioning work are identified.
- System components are removed/dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage
- Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Fault finding activities are carried out without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Repair fault
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Arrangements are made for appropriately competent and authorised person to rectify faults that are beyond the scope of refrigeration and air conditioning work.
- Equipment is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
- Materials required to rectify faults are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures.
- Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components or apparatus and using sustainable energy principles.
- Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with established procedures.
- System is reassembled and finally tested to ensure it is operating safely, effectively and complies with relevant requirements.
- Completion and report fault finding and rectification activities