Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEERA0008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Audit HVAC/R control systems for compliance with regulations and standards

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEERA0008 - Audit HVAC/R control systems for compliance with regulations and standards
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to audit heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) control systems for compliance with regulations and standards.It includes working safely, setting up and conducting evaluation measurements, evaluating performance from measured parameters, and documenting results and recommending any resulting corrective actions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Refrigeration and air-conditioning
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to audit HVAC/R control systems
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
       
Element: WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work
       
Element: Examination and testing areas are checked for safety hazards and risk control measures implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant documentation is obtained and interpreted to determine the performance/certification requirements of the system to be assessed in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
       
Element: Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
       
Element: Tools, testing devices and materials required to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
       
Element: Audit HVAC/R control systems
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
       
Element: Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Performance and energy efficiency requirements of HVAC/R system and assessment methods are applied to the audit process in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Control system examination and tests for particular parameter/s are conducted in accordance with relevant test methods and workplace procedures
       
Element: Control system examination and tests are carried out methodically and results noted in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
       
Element: Audit is carried out without damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
       
Element: Complete auditing work and document results
  • WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
       
Element: Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Examination and test results are evaluated and non-compliance issues identified in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Examination test results and comments on non-compliance issues are documented and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 one occasion and include:

interpreting compliance documents

setting up and conducting appropriate examinations and tests

identifying non-compliance defects

reporting examination and test results and non-compliance issues clearly and accurately

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

auditing heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) control systems for compliance with regulations and standards

completing auditing work and documenting results

dealing with unplanned situations

preparing to audit HVAC/R control systems.

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:

HVAC/R control system audits, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

review of HVAC/R system components

performance requirements of control applications from available system specifications and design briefs

descriptions of operation

measurements and recordings of system performance, as required to confirm plant control compliance with desired conditions

comparison of system specifications, control strategies, design briefs and recorded test results with current HVAC/R energy management principles to establish the economy of operation of HVAC/R plant

preparation a detailed report outlining the results of investigation and stating suggested control system adjustments, alterations and modifications to improve the performance of the plant

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant systems for compliance with regulations and relevant industry standards

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

auditing HVAC/R control systems must include at least the following:

two different HVAC/R control systems

four different control scenarios

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 
 

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