UEERA0063 — Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants - appliances

1 Prepare to recover refrigerants, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigeration appliance

• 1.1WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.2Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.3Extent of work to be completed is determined from documentation and/or discussion with supervisor/appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Work is sequenced in accordance with job schedule and workplace procedures
• 1.5Appropriate person/s is consulted, as required, to ensure work is coordinated with others
• 1.6Refrigerants, lubricants and cleaning materials are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.7Tools, equipment and testing devices are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for operational safety

2 Recover refrigerants, pressure and leak test, evacuate and charge refrigeration appliance

• 2.1Checks are carried out to ensure system or component parts are isolated, when necessary, 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
• 2.3Refrigerant is removed from appliance safely and is placed into labelled containers in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 2.4Precautions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures to prevent damage to components while pressure testing appliance
• 2.5Pressure testing is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures using dry nitrogen at a pressure relative to refrigerant used
• 2.6Leaks are located and rectified using testing methods appropriate to the appliance under test in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.7Appliance is evacuated to required level and is cleaned of all moisture and other contaminates in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.8A ‘drop test’ is used to test effectiveness of evacuation in accordance with workplace procedures using an appropriate electronic vacuum gauge
• 2.9Components and lubricants are checked and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
• 2.10Appliance is charged with appropriate refrigerant in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
• 2.11Problematic situations are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures and are referred to a supervisor
• 2.12Appliance is pressure and leak tested, evacuated and charged without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Complete and report on refrigerants recovery pressure and leak test and evacuate and charge work

• 3.1Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Contaminated refrigerant is dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative/regulatory requirements
• 3.3Completion of work is documented and an appropriate person/supervisor is notified in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEERA0063 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERA0063 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 22 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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