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Elements and Performance Criteria

Determine job requirements
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
Inspect and prepare installation site
- Check site for correct location, dimension and levels using appropriate measuring equipment and standard refrigeration/air conditioning practices
Report non-compliance with specification to appropriate authority
Undertake alteration/correction with approval of appropriate authority
Prepare all surfaces, materials and components for use
Install refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment
- Carry out all work safely and in accordance with site procedures and to relevant standards
Organise refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment/components for correct sequential installation
Install refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment/components in conformance with manufacturers' and site specifications
Undertake routine modifications/alterations of the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment according to procedures, as required
Ensure refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment are levelled, aligned, coupled and connected in accordance with specifications
Ensure the refrigeration system is charged with refrigerant and lubricant in accordance with procedures
Clean the site and clear all debris and leave in a safe state
Start up refrigeration/ air conditioning plant and equipment and check operation
- Develop start-up procedure for the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment
Ensure the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment are operated and assessed for conformance to specification
Identify non-conformances and system faults and take appropriate action/adjustments to specification
Complete all reports and documentation to required specifications

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Measuring equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

Relevant standards include one (1) or more of the following:

Australian Standards

air conditioning/refrigeration standards

local authority standards

environmental standards

greenhouse emission regulations

Refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment/components include one or more of the following:

Routine modifications/alterations include one (1) or more of the following:

fitting of spacers

relocation of brackets

alignment of holes

Appropriate action includes the following:

in accordance with urgency requirements to address equipment failure and/or personnel danger