Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to develop strategies for the reduction of energy in buildings and to recommend changes in the way in which energy is controlled in the building either by the installation of new control equipment or by the modification or re-programming of that existing. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Note:

The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 apply to this qualification. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 160 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Note: add topic UEENEEJ109A - Those holding an Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trade qualification or equivalent" meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEE117A

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEE124A

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

add topic UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE103A

Solve problems in ELV single path circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

20

add topic UEENEEJ102A

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings

30

add topic UEENEEJ103A

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems

60

add topic UEENEEJ104A

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ106A

Install refrigerant pipe work, flow controls and accessories

60

add topic UEENEEJ107A

Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment

80

add topic UEENEEJ108A

Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants

60

add topic UEENEEJ109A

Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

20

add topic UEENEEJ110A

Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls

50

add topic UEENEEJ111A

Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components

40

add topic UEENEEJ113A

Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems

40

add topic UEENEEJ136A

Evaluate and report on building services energy management systems

80

add topic UEENEEJ153A

Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems

50

add topic UEENEEJ170A

Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems

70

add topic UEENEEJ194A

Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits

40

add topic UEENEEK145A

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEP012A

Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring

60

add topic UEENEEP017A

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures

20

add topic UEENEEP024A

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

20

add topic UEENEEP025A

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply

20

Total points in core

1120

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 160 points from the following groups:

Groups

Minimum points

Maximum points

A

Imported and Common Elective Units

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

80

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

80

C

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

80

160

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 80

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

add topic CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, add topic UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 80 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 80

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEI116A

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEJ167A

Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems

40

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 80

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEE110A

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEI151A

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.

60

add topic UEENEEI152A

Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems

60

add topic UEENEEJ121A

Monitor and adjust refrigeration energy management systems

40

add topic UEENEEJ122A

Diagnose faults in complex HVAC /refrigeration control systems

80

add topic UEENEEJ123A

Commission complex (HVAC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

80

add topic UEENEEJ124A

Commission refrigeration/air conditioning hydronic systems

80

add topic UEENEEJ125A

Commission complex refrigeration systems and equipment

80

add topic UEENEEJ126A

Commission complex refrigeration/air conditioning control systems

40

Note:

1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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