UEERA0033Diagnose faults in complex HVAC/refrigeration control systems

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What an assessment for UEERA0033 must cover

97 assessable components: 3 elements (21 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 60 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults

  • 1.1WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed
  • 1.3Hazards not previously identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with relevant person/s
  • 1.4Extent of faults are determined from reports/documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s
  • 1.5Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.6Tools, equipment and testing devices required to diagnose faults are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Diagnose and rectify faults

  • 2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.3Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.4Logical diagnostic methods, measurements and estimations are applied to diagnose control system faults in accordance with system operating parameters and operational requirements
  • 2.5Suspected fault sources are tested to confirm source of system problems
  • 2.6Fault causes are identified and appropriately competent person/s engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the control system
  • 2.7Faults in system components are rectified to return the refrigeration or HVAC system to its operational standard
  • 2.8System is tested to verify that the system operates as intended and to specified requirements and operational standards
  • 2.9Methods for resolving unplanned events are discussed with appropriate person/s in accordance with job specifications and requirements
  • 2.10Methods for resolving unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  • 2.11Diagnosis and rectification activities are conducted without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment and/or services using sustainable energy practices

3 Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities

  • 3.1WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2Worksite is made safe in accordance with workplace safety procedures
  • 3.3Fault diagnosis and rectification activities are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4Appropriate person/s is notified that system faults have been rectified in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying logical diagnostic methods
  • using fault scenarios to test the cause of system faults
  • identifying faults and competency needed to rectify them
  • rectifying faults in system controls
  • verifying that the system operates correctly
  • documenting fault rectification
  • dealing with unplanned events
  • applying relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
  • applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including:
  • applying safe working practices
  • hazard identification and reporting
  • implementing risk control measures
  • determining need to test or measure live work
  • diagnosing faults in complex refrigeration or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems
  • isolating circuits/machines/plant
  • using relevant tools, equipment and testing devices.

Knowledge evidence

  • complex HVAC/refrigeration control systems, fault finding, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
  • control fundamentals, including:
  • control terminology
  • refrigeration system characteristics
  • HVAC system characteristics
  • control system characteristics
  • control system components
  • control system diagrams and symbols
  • product knowledge
  • types of control equipment, including:
  • electrical:
  • classification of circuits
  • two position control
  • floating control
  • sensors
  • controllers
  • flow control devices
  • control systems diagrams
  • electronic:
  • operating principles
  • sensors
  • controllers
  • control system diagrams
  • digital control systems, including:
  • computer-based control fundamentals:
  • definitions
  • principles
  • controller configuration:
  • equipment
  • zone level controllers
  • system level controllers
  • controller software:
  • operating software
  • application software
  • controller programming:
  • system diagrams
  • control diagrams
  • configuration
  • programming
  • initialisation
  • EMS and BMS
  • supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
  • lan and Bacnet
  • control systems applications, including:
  • refrigeration
  • air conditioning:
  • air handling system controls
  • ventilation
  • heating
  • building airflow system control
  • airflow control
  • singles and multi-zones
  • chiller/boiler and distribution system control (chilled water, boiler and distribution systems)
  • diagnostic methods, measurements and estimations
  • faults within scope of work
  • relevant manufacturer specifications
  • relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements, including:
  • risk control measures
  • relevant workplace documentation
  • relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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