Course Title: Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3312 Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Title: Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This competency standard unit covers the recovery of refrigerant, pressure and leak testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging in split air conditioning and heat pump systems. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following regulations and industry practices for handling refrigerants and completing the necessary documentation.

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

The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some States/Territories, require a license to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.

Note:
1.The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 may apply to this unit. Prior to planning the delivery of any training and/or assessment activities all legislative and regulatory requirements shall be identified and included.
2.Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.
3.Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Competency in this unit shall be granted only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
UEENEEJ102A Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
 

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEJ172A Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - split systems
Elements:	1. Prepare to recover refrigerants, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge split systems. 2. Recover refrigerants, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge split systems. 3. Complete and report refrigerants recovery, pressure and leak test and evacuate and charge work

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.