Elements and Performance Criteria
- Install and remove domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
- Appliance location is identified and sited in accordance with customer requirements, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry guidelines
- Site is prepared for installation of appliance
- Appliance is installed and secured in accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry best practice
- Operation of the appliance is checked in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Waste materials and products are disposed of in accordance with Commonwealth and State legislation, environmental and industry codes of practice
- Determine operating condition of domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
- Established procedures and standard electrical tests are carried out to determine actual operating condition
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed to enable the system to be isolated and checked where necessary
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to determine the basic refrigeration operating conditions are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Industry codes of practice and manufacturer service instructions are followed
- Carry out routine maintenance of domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
- Fault-find and troubleshoot domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliance faults
- Replace, repair or service faulty components in domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
- Plug in appliance is electrically disconnected or arrangements made for appropriately licensed person to isolate hard-wired appliances
- Electrical components are replaced in accordance with manufacturer recommendation and industry best practice
- Refrigeration system replacement components are selected and prepared
- Refrigerants are recovered, stored and disposed of in accordance with Commonwealth legislation and industry codes of practice
- Refrigeration system components are installed in accordance with industry best practice, standards and codes
- Refrigeration system is returned to operating condition using standard refrigeration return to service procedures
- Return to service domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
- Standard electrical tests are applied to identify electrical faults before operating
- Appliance is started and operated in accordance with manufacturer standards
- Standard tests are carried out to confirm system performance to manufacturer specifications
- Appliance operating data is recorded as required
- Worksite is cleaned and left in presentable condition in accordance with original presentation, client requirements, industry standards and organisational requirements