Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to assemble, install and start up split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented
- The work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- The layout of the pipe work to be installed is determined from job/manufacturer specifications and diagrams
- Materials needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to conduct the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Appropriately licensed electrician is engaged to carry out all electrical work for the air conditioning and water heating heat pump system
- Appropriately licensed plumber is engaged to carry out all mains water piping work for the heat pump hot water system
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with requirements.
- Assemble, install and start up split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- System components are positioned in the specified location and assembled in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards
- Interconnecting refrigerant piping/tubing is prepared and assembled in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards.
- Components are pressure tested and evacuated in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons, documented are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- Ongoing checks of the quality of installation and start up are undertaken in accordance with established procedures
- Notification is given to appropriate person(s) that the system is ready for electrical and mains water connection in accordance with established procedures. (see note 1)
- The work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
- Decommission split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Refrigerant is pump down and/or recovered from the indoor unit. Interconnecting refrigerant piping/tubing is removed and the indoor and outdoor refrigerant circuits are sealed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards/codes of practice
- Appropriately licensed electrician is engaged to isolate and disconnect electrical supply and cabling from the air conditioning and water heating heat pump system
- Indoor and outdoor unit, refrigerant pipework, water pipeowork condensate drains and electrical conduits/cables are un-mounted.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons, documented are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- The work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
- Test single head split air conditioning and water heating heat pump systems and document
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed
- The system performance is tested to ensure compliance with technical standards, manufacturer/ job specifications and requirements (Note 2)
- Work site and equipment is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. (Note 3)
- Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures