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

UEPOPS243B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate air conditioning plant

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEPOPS243B - Operate air conditioning plant
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to operate and inspect all air conditioning plant.
Employability Skills 5) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 2)This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit(s)4) Competencies4.1)Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed.There are no pre-requisite units.Literacy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy.Reading2Writing2Numeracy2
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements
  • Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
  • Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated
  • Localised plant inspection and field preparations for service are carried out in accordance with enterprise/site operational requirements
  • Plant operational pre-requisites are established in accordance with manufacturer’s and enterprise/site requirements
  • Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
       
Element: Operate plant
  • Plant is operated in accordance with enterprise, site and manufacturer’s operating procedures
  • Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • Corrective actions taken to rectify abnormalities are in accordance with industry standards and site requirements
  • Plant to be removed from service is identified and removed from service in accordance with enterprise and site requirements
  • Corrective actions are taken in accordance with enterprise safety rules and site requirements when abnormalities are identified during the removal from service
       
Element: Test plant operation
  • Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test
  • Plant is observed for correct operational response
  • Corrective action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
       
Element: Analyse plant faults
  • Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
       
Element: Monitor and inspect plant
  • Plant to be monitored/inspected is physically identified
  • Plant is monitored/inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations
  • Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
       


Evidence Required

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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the competency standard unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this competency standard unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all pre-requisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines – UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills as described in 6) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures

Preparation and planning of work

Operation of air conditioning plant

Operationally testing plant

Analysing plant faults

Monitoring plant operation

Applying knowledge of legionella bacteria control procedures

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on Essential Knowledge and Skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this competency standard unit

Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and method and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies. This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills be assessed in a structured environment, which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the Essential Knowledge and Skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit may be assessed concurrently with the unit(s) as stated in Section 3.1 as well as the following units:

Nil


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating air conditioning plants.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows:

KS01- PO243B Air conditioning plant

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:

T1 Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

T2 Enterprise procedures

T3 Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

T4 Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

T5 Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters

T6 Electric motor types and characteristics

T7 Pump and compressor types and characteristics

T8 Valve, damper and actuator types and characteristics

T9 Switchgear types and characteristics

T10 Air conditioner systems types and characteristics

T11 Plant status

T12 Enterprise recording procedures

T13 Control, supervisory and data acquisition systems

T14 Emergency procedures

T15 Legionella bacteria awareness

KS02- PO243B Air conditioning plant

Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

T2 Apply enterprise recording procedures

T3 Identify plant status

T4 Prepare plant/equipment for operation

T5 Organise resources

T6 Operate air conditioning plant

T7 Apply diagnostic and testing techniques

T8 Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions

T9 Plan and prioritise work

T10 Use relevant hand tools

T11 Communicate effectively

T12 Apply data analysis techniques and tools

10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Systems, plant and/or equipment may include electrical supply switchboard(s) and transformers; air conditioner compressors; chillers and associated cooling plant; air fans; humidifiers; heaters and filters; electrical motors; valves, actuators and dampers (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and manual); supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment; and chemical dosing equipment.

Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation, national standards for plant and environmental legislation.

Information and documentation sources may include verbal and written communications, enterprise/site safety rules documentation, enterprise operating instructions, manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manuals, equipment and alarm manuals, dedicated computer equipment, enterprise standing instructions and plant notes and enterprise log books.

Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), local indicators and recorders and alarms (visible and or audible).

Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, facsimile, computer (electronic mail) and operating log (written or verbal).

Tests may include motor direction checks, stand-by plant “cut-in” tests and performance tests.

Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent, power plant operations personnel or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, contractor staff and maintenance staff.

Test, fault finding and operating tools may include hand and power tools and proving dead equipment.

Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas and during continuous operation.

Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/fan failure/malfunctions, control equipment failures/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, excessive vibration pumps/motors, cooling tower abnormal operation, legionella bacteria count high and refrigerant compressor malfunction/failure.

Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements 
Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation 
Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated 
Localised plant inspection and field preparations for service are carried out in accordance with enterprise/site operational requirements 
Plant operational pre-requisites are established in accordance with manufacturer’s and enterprise/site requirements 
Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements 
Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training 
Plant is operated in accordance with enterprise, site and manufacturer’s operating procedures 
Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions 
Corrective actions taken to rectify abnormalities are in accordance with industry standards and site requirements 
Plant to be removed from service is identified and removed from service in accordance with enterprise and site requirements 
Corrective actions are taken in accordance with enterprise safety rules and site requirements when abnormalities are identified during the removal from service 
Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test 
Plant is observed for correct operational response 
Corrective action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements 
Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test 
Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner 
Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise procedures 
Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation 
Plant to be monitored/inspected is physically identified 
Plant is monitored/inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations 
Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures 
Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected 
Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures 

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UEPOPS243B - Operate air conditioning plant
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