Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MEM18085, 'Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Install and remove domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances

2.1

Identify appliance location and site in accordance with customer requirements, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry guidelines

2.2

Prepare site and install and secure appliance in accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry best practice

2.3

Check operation of the appliance in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.4

Dispose of waste materials and products in accordance with Commonwealth and state/territory legislation, environmental and industry codes of practice

3

Determine operating condition of appliances

3.1

Identify refrigerant used in equipment and protect from ignition sources if refrigerant is flammable

3.2

Carry out established procedures and standard electrical tests to determine actual operating condition

3.3

Follow established work health and safety (WHS) risk control measures and procedures to enable the system to be isolated and checked, where necessary

3.4

Determine the basic refrigeration operating conditions and check for correct operation and safety using appropriate tools, equipment and testing devices

3.5

Follow industry codes of practice and manufacturer service instructions

4

Carry out routine maintenance

4.1

Identify safety hazards and record and implement established risk control measures

4.2

Perform routine maintenance procedure in accordance with manufacturer and client scheduling

4.3

Maintain routine maintenance records and record faults

5

Fault find and troubleshoot faults

5.1

Select equipment and testing devices needed to determine fault

5.2

Apply standard test procedures to determine faults against equipment specifications

5.3

Record test data and record faults, as required

6

Replace, repair or service faulty components

6.1

Disconnect plug in appliance electrically

6.2

Replace electrical components in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

6.3

Select and prepare refrigeration system replacement components

6.4

Recover refrigerant, store and dispose of in accordance with Commonwealth and state/territory legislation and industry codes of practice

6.5

Install refrigeration system components in accordance with industry best practice, standards and codes

7

Return to service domestic refrigeration and air conditioning appliances

7.1

Identify standard electrical tests to identify electrical faults before operating

7.2

Start appliance and operate in accordance with manufacturer standards

7.3

Carry out standard tests to confirm system performance to manufacturer specifications

7.4

Record appliance operating data, as required

7.5

Ensure worksite is cleaned and left in presentable condition in accordance with original presentation, client requirements, industry standards and organisational requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

MEM18085 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering
  • MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering
  • MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering