MEM10009B - Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment

Unit code: MEM10009B | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Industry

Sunshine

Prerequisites

MEM05006C - Perform brazing and or silver soldering

MEM09002B - Interpret technical drawing

MEM10010B - Install pipework and pipework assemblies

MEM12023A - Perform engineering measurements

MEM18001C - Use hand tools

MEM18002B - Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM18055B - Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

MEM18086B - Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit covers installing refrigeration/air conditioning
systems in commercial, industrial, marine and transport
applications.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents;
planning and sequencing operations;
checking task-related information;
checking the site for correct location, dimensions and levels;
detecting and reporting non-conformance to specifications;
preparing surfaces for installation;
checking for conformance to specifications;
preparing plant for start-up;
adjusting refrigeration plant and equipment, and;
using appropriate tools, techniques and equipment.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

procedures for non-compliances;
procedures for checking the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and associated equipment;
procedures for making alterations, corrections or adjustments to the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and associated equipment;
correct sequential installation of all components;
methods of fixing/fastening and locating/holding the components;
procedures for checking refrigeration systems for leaks;
procedures for checking refrigeration/air conditioning plant and associated equipment prior to start-up;
procedures for adjusting the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and associated equipment to specification;
codes and regulations relevant to the refrigeration/air conditioning industry including environmental and ozone and greenhouse substance legislation;
hazards and control measures associated with installing refrigeration and/or air conditioning plant and associated equipment, including housekeeping, and;
safe work practices and procedures.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.