UEERA0031 — Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems

1 Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults

• 1.1WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.2Details of the air conditioning or refrigeration system fault are obtained from documentation, client and/or from supervisor to establish scope of work to be completed
• 1.3Advice is sought from supervisor, as required, to ensure work is coordinated with others
• 1.4Sources of materials required for work are accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.5Tools, equipment and testing devices are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for operational safety

2 Diagnose faults

• 2.1Need to test or measure live electrical work on an operating system is determined in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
• 2.2Circuits/machines and/plant are checked as being isolated, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
• 2.3Fault finding, using measured and calculated values of system and component parameters, is undertaken methodically in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.4Faults, beyond the scope of refrigeration and air conditioning system work, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.5Control system components are dismantled, where necessary, and parts safely stored to protect them against loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.6Faulty components are rechecked and fault status is confirmed
• 2.7Unexpected situations are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures, safety guidelines and with the approval of an authorised person/supervisor
• 2.8Fault-finding activities are completed without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Repair faults

• 3.1Arrangements are made in accordance with workplace procedures for authorised person/s to rectify faults that are beyond the scope of refrigeration and air conditioning work
• 3.2Equipment is checked as being isolated, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
• 3.3Materials required are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Repairs are completed without damage to other components or apparatus using sustainable energy principles in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Effectiveness of repair work is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.6Air conditioning and refrigeration control system is reassembled, given a final test and prepared for return to service in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Complete and report fault-finding and rectification activities

• 4.1Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.2Report is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEERA0031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERA0031 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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