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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to verify functionality and compliance of electricalappliance
   • WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied
2. Safety hazards which have not been previously identified are noted and established risk control measures implemented
3. Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
4. Inspection and tests are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
5. Materials needed for tests and verification are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
6. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
7. Visually inspect appliances
   • Electrical appliances are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
8. Accessories and components are validated as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements
9. Evidence that equipment complies with safety and functional requirements is identified and documented
10. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
11. Electrical appliance inspection is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
12. Conduct electrical appliance tests
    • Testing or measuring on live electrical appliance and operating system is conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
13. Appliance is checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
14. Electrical tests are conducted to verify that the appliance electrical circuit within the appliance is safe and functions as intended
15. Refrigeration/air conditioning tests are conducted to verify that the refrigeration/air conditioning components and pipe work within the appliance are safe and functions as intended
16. Testing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
17. Report inspection and verification findings
    • Appliance is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
18. Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with established procedures
19. Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures
20. Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with established procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Verifying functionality and compliance of air conditioner/refrigeration system appliances must include at least the following:	two types of appliances, including: conducting visual inspection of appliances conducting all electrical tests conducting all refrigeration tests
Electrical testing must include at least the following:	isolation testing insulation resistance of equipment resistance of the internal circuits of equipment polarity of supply and equipment continuity of earthing correct electrical connections load current
Refrigeration/air conditioning testing must include at least the following:	pressure test apparatus/circuits leak test apparatus/circuits evacuation test apparatus/circuits compressor efficiency controls tests refrigerant charge operating pressures system operation system capacity

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including using of risk control measures applying sustainable energy principles and practices dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment verifying compliance and functionality of electrical refrigeration/air conditioning appliances, including: acting within regulatory limits conducting electrical tests safely and correctly conducting refrigeration/air conditioning tests safely and correctly identifying non-compliant defects from test results identifying visual defects recommending appropriate corrective actions reporting electrical inspection and verifying findings.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

mandatory testing and verification requirements refrigeration/air conditioning appliance efficiency refrigeration/air conditioning appliance electrical testing techniques, including testing and compliance verification methods relevant refrigeration/air conditioning appliance manufacturer specifications relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures visual inspection methods.

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