Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to assemble, install and start up split air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are assessed, reported and advice on risk control measures sought from supervisor
- Work activities are sequenced in accordance with job schedule
- Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- Layout of pipe work to be installed is determined from job/task details, including manufacturer specifications and diagrams
- Materials needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job/task requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for operation and safety
- Appropriately licensed electrician is confirmed to carry out electrical work for the air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Appropriately licensed plumber is confirmed to carry out mains water piping work for the heat pump hot water system
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with job/task requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
- Assemble, install and start up split air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Interconnecting refrigerant piping/tubing is prepared and installed in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions and industry standards
- Components are pressure tested and evacuated in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions, industry standards and codes of practice
- Condensate drains are prepared and installed to the units in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions, industry standards and local regulatory requirements
- The refrigerant service valves are opened on the pre-charged outdoor unit to enable the refrigerant to enter the evacuated pipe work and the connected unit in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards
- Unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/supervisor, documented and dealt with safely in accordance with workplace procedures
- Quality checks of installation and start-up are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
- Notification is given to relevant person/s that the split air conditioning and water heat pump system is ready for electrical and/or mains water connection in accordance with workplace procedures
- Split air conditioning and water heat pump work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using relevant workplace sustainable energy principles in accordance with workplace procedures
- Test single head split air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Decommission split air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Licensed electrician is engaged in accordance with workplace procedures to isolate and disconnect electrical supply and cabling from air conditioning and water heat pump system
- Indoor and outdoor refrigerant pipework, water pipework, condensate drains and electrical conduits/cables are unmounted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s, documented and dealt with safely in accordance with workplace procedures
- Split air conditioning and water heat pump work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using relevant workplace sustainable energy principles