Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation and air conditioning and air distribution equipment and special applications and associated electrical systems. It includes ERAC requirements for an 'Electrician's licence' and regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the Core competency standard units;

The required number of Stream Core competency standard units;

The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; and

All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Note: 1 add topic UEENEEG005B - Those holding an 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Note: 2. add topic UEENEEJ009B - 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

add topic UEENEEE001B

Apply OHS practices in the workplace

add topic UEENEEE002B

Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

add topic UEENEEE003B

Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

add topic UEENEEE004B

Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

add topic UEENEEE005B

Fix and secure equipment

add topic UEENEEE007B

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

add topic UEENEEE008B

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEE017B

Implement and Monitor OHS Policies and Procedures

add topic UEENEEE024C

Compile and produce an electrotechnology report

add topic UEENEEE033B

Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work

add topic UEENEEE036B

Document occupational hazards and risks in refrigeration and air-conditioning

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

add topic UEENEEE084A

Write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects

add topic UEENEEG001B

Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits

add topic UEENEEG002B

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEG003B

Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEG004B

Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment

add topic UEENEEG005B

Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

add topic UEENEEG007B

Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations

add topic UEENEEG008B

Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits

add topic UEENEEG009B

Develop and connect control circuits

add topic UEENEEJ002B

Prepare refrigeration tubing and fittings

add topic UEENEEJ003B

Determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems

add topic UEENEEJ004B

Determine the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

add topic UEENEEJ006B

Install pipework for refrigeration and air conditioning systems

add topic UEENEEJ007B

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

add topic UEENEEJ008B

Recover, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigerants

add topic UEENEEJ009B

Verify compliance and functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning installations

add topic UEENEEJ010B

Select refrigeration pipe/tube, accessories and associated controls

add topic UEENEEJ011B

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

add topic UEENEEJ013B

Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems

add topic UEENEEJ053B

Find and rectify faults in appliance motors and associated controls

add topic UEENEEJ070B

Diagnose and rectify faults in refrigeration and air conditioning control systems

add topic UEENEEP001B

Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply

add topic UEENEEP002B

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 Volt supply

add topic UEENEEP003B

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

add topic UEENEEP007B

Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures

Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 1 of the following competency standard units to be achieved

add topic BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

add topic BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

add topic BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

add topic BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

add topic BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

OR

At least 4 of the following competency standard units to be achieved

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

add topic UEENEED001B

Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

add topic UEENEEK042A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic UEENEEK045A

Implement&monitor, policies&procedures for environmentally sustainable electrotech work practice

Elective Competency Standard Units

In accordance with Schedule 5 which forms an integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 9.

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.

3. Registered training organisations shall provide competency development advice in relation to any licensing requirements to practice that apply, or can contribute towards the qualification requirement, prior to establishing the competency development plan.

END OF QUALIFICATION

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills

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