Assessor Resource
MEM234034A
Manage heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems or projects
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit applies to all forms of manufacturing and engineering where a technician who is providing technical leadership in HVAC/R system projects or management. The unit assumes that the system or modification has already been designed.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to provide high level technical leadership to other members in HVAC/R installation, commissioning, modification, maintenance or management. The other members of the team will normally include engineering tradespersons and may also include technicians and production personnel.
Prior or concurrent experience in the HVAC/R control systems, hydronic and refrigeration systems and thermal loads, electrical principles, controller programming and computing is required.
The unit complements the more general technical leadership and management skills found in MEM234001A Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations. Informal technical or engineering advice situations are covered by the unit MEM234030A Provide specialised technical and engineering guidance to other technical employees.
This unit does not supply all technical skills and knowledge required for HVAC/R related tasks. The required technical skills will depend on the particular task and will normally be covered through the combined skill and knowledge of the team. However the unit presumes engineering skill and knowledge to at least Advanced Diploma level.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide a technical leadership role in the installation, modification, commissioning or ongoing management of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
It includes awareness of current options and trends in (HVAC/R) design, analysis of existing sites and systems, interpreting manufacturer specifications, implications of relevant regulations, internal or external client brief, liaison with designers, and ensuring that team members are aware of technical and performance requirements.
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