Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor
- Expected operating conditions are obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with established routines and procedures
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to determine the basic operating conditions are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Determine the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- Measuring system operating parameters is conducted in strict accordance with OHS requirements and established safety procedures
- System is checked and isolated where necessary, in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
- Established procedures are used to determine actual and specified range of operating conditions from measured and calculated values as they apply to particular vapour compression systems.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- Operating conditions are determined without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
- Complete work and report
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
- Work site and equipment is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
- Operation conditions are documented, including identification of any parameter that is not within the specified range for the system
- Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures