Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to repair and retrofit air conditioner system
- Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
- OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
- Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling required, are sourced
- Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
- Technical and/or calibration requirements for repair and retrofit are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
- Warnings in relation to working with air conditioning and refrigerant are observed
- De-gas and re-gas air conditioner system
- Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- System is de-gassed using approved recovery unit
- System is evacuated in accordance with manufacturer/ component supplier specifications and industry codes of practice and State/Territory legislation with reference to ozone depleting substances
- System is re-gassed and performance tested using approved methods and equipment
- De-gas and re-gas air conditioner system is completed without causing damage to any component or system
- De-gassing and re-gassing operations are carried out with respect to ozone depleting substances and according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
- Repair/retrofit air conditioning systems
- Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- Air conditioning repair/retrofit procedures are determined after performance testing
- Repair/retrofit of the system and components are carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- Repair/retrofit air conditioning system is completed without causing damage to any component or system
- Repair/retrofit is carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
- Prepare air conditioning system for use
- System is tested prior to placing into service and results are documented according to enterprise policies and procedures
- Service schedule documentation is completed
- Final inspection is made to ensure protective guards and safety features are in place
- Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures