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 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 80 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Note: 1 add topic UEENEEG105A - Those holding an Unrestricted Electricians Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meets the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Note: 2. 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 UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

add topic UEENEEE084A

Write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects

40

add topic UEENEEE101A

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

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

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

40

add topic UEENEEE117A

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEE124A

Compile and produce an energy sector report

60

add topic UEENEEE137A

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

20

add topic UEENEEG006A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

80

add topic UEENEEG033A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG063A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEG103A

Install low voltage wiring and accessories

20

add topic UEENEEG104A

Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations

20

add topic UEENEEG105A

Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG106A

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG107A

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG108A

Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG109A

Develop and connect electrical control circuits

80

add topic UEENEEJ102A

Prepare and connect refrigeration 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 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 UEENEEK132A

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

1620

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 60 points from the following groups:

Group

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 5. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

20

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

20

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

20

D

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

40

60

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 20

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 basic 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

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 5. 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, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 20 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 20

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEG171A

Install, set up and commission interval metering

20

add topic UEENEEI116A

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI140A

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI141A

Develop electrical integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ118A

Resolve problems in post mix refrigeration systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ119A

Resolve problems in ice making systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ168A

Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems

20

add topic UEENEEJ174A

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants

10

add topic UEENEEJ178A

Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant

10

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 20

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEI142A

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen

20

add topic UEENEEI143A

Develop access control of electrical integrated systems using logic-based programming tools

20

add topic UEENEEI144A

Develop interfaces for multiple access methods to monitor, schedule and control an electrical integrated system

20

add topic UEENEEG076A

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering

20

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 40

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEG131A

Evaluate performance of LV electrical apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEE110A

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEJ137A

Evaluate and report on the indoor air quality of buildings

40

Note:
1. Prerequisite 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 prerequisite 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.

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