Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEPOPS309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS309 - Operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor air conditioning plant, ventilation systems and associated equipment.Air conditioning is used to cool and/or dehumidify a variety of plant that is heat producing in power generation facilities. Ventilationis the process of changing or replacing air to control temperatures or remove a combination of moisture, odour, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, carbon dioxide or to replenish oxygen. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems, test air conditioning plant and ventilation system operations, identify air conditioning plant and ventilation system faults, monitor and inspect air conditioning plant and ventilation system and the completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Safety issues related to operating and monitoring air conditioning plant and ventilation systems are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
       
Element: Work, air conditioning plant and ventilation system and resource requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and from relevant personnel and documentation
       
Element: Quality assurance requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation to determine air conditioning plant and ventilation system status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Inspection and field preparation for air conditioning plant and ventilation system service is carried out, in accordance with workplace and manufacturers' procedures
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Sequence and air conditioning plant and ventilation system requirements for operation is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
       
Element: Reporting requirements are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Performoperation and monitoring of air conditioning equipment and ventilation systems
  • Air conditioning plant and ventilation system is operated and shut down, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system performance and quality is monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, including temperature and airflow humidity
       
Element: Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and site requirements
       
Element: Test air conditioning and ventilation systemplant operation
  • Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when response does not meet with documentation, air conditioning and ventilation system plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Identify air conditioning and ventilation systemplant faults
  • Causes of abnormal air conditioning and ventilation system plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysis of technical and operational information
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system integrity and personnel safety is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
       
Element: Monitor and inspect air conditioning and ventilation system plant
  • Air conditioning plant and ventilation system to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Air conditioning plant and ventilation system is monitored and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations
       
Element: Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Air conditioning plant and ventilation system problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety issues related to operating and monitoring air conditioning plant and ventilation systems are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Air conditioning plant and ventilation system is operated and shut down, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations 
 
 
 
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Causes of abnormal air conditioning and ventilation system plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysis of technical and operational information 
 
 
Air conditioning plant and ventilation system to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Air conditioning plant and ventilation system problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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