This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and commissioning refrigeration and air conditioning systems

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEJA Refrigeration and air conditioning commissioning procedures and requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of commissioning refrigeration and air conditioning systems applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Refrigeration systems operation and performance including refrigeration effect flow rate specific volume system capacity discharge temperature total heat rejection heat of compression and refrigerant properties and effects

T Compressor operation and performance including

Compressor drive methods including belt drives direct drives speed vs pulley size and alignment requirements

Compressor piston displacement compressor displacement compression ratio compressor efficiency

Methods of system capacity control including compressor unloading refrigerant bypass air flow water flow multiple units and compressor speed

T Air conditioning testingmeasuring devices applicable to air volume air velocity air pressure air temperature air relative humidity and sound levels

T System design coolingheating capacity and conditions from

System design specifications and drawings

Manufacturers specifications and manuals

T Precommissioning inspections and checks

T Testing measurements and adjustments of the system

Major components

Refrigerant flow controls and accessories

Safety and cycling controls

Refrigerant charge

Airwater flow quantities

T System operating conditions and coolingheating capacity vs system design conditions and coolingheating capacity

T Marking up as installed drawings

T Commissioning reports

T Commissioning refrigeration and air conditioning systems including

Appliance refrigerated systems

Cool room and freezer room systems

Merchandising and display cabinets

Residential air conditioning systems

Package air conditioning systems

T Retrofitting systems with a replacement refrigerant

Systems and refrigerants suitable for retrofitting

Retrofitting a refrigerant into a system

Procedures for modify an existing system to meet the requirements of the alternative refrigerant encompassing

Evaluating performance of a system prior to being retrofitted

Testing refrigerant oil in accordance with industry standard

Reclaiming and evacuate system

Removing and replacing components

Pressure testing evacuating and charging

Procedures for commissioning a retrofitted system to the prescribed standard

Evaluating key performance factors of a system before and after a retrofit

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 this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07 '. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems and components as described in and including

A

Using methodical commissioning techniques

B

Commissioning efficiently

C

Optimising system performance and efficiency

D

Providing written commissioning reports

E

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

Evidence should show demonstrated competency in commissioning refrigeration and air conditioning systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit