Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems - UEE42911

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

This qualification is part of the Electrotechnology Training Package. It provides the competencies to determine heat loads and select equipment for basic commercial refrigeration or residential air conditioning applications. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Subjects

Repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply
Repair and service secondary refrigeration systems
Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant
Resolve problems in refrigerated beverage vending cabinets
Resolve problems in transport refrigeration systems
Select basic commercial refrigeration system equipment, components and accessories
Implement and monitor, policies procedures for environmentally sustainable electrotech work practice
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration control systems
Analyse the psychrometric performance of HVAC/R systems
Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems
Repair and service carbon dioxide refrigeration systems
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Select residential air conditioning system equipment, components and accessories
Maintain documentation
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Disconnect / reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace
Resolve problems in dairy refrigeration systems
Verify functionality and compliance of refrigeration and air conditioning installations
Establish the thermodynamic parameters of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Deliver a service to customers
Locate and rectify faults in low voltage composite appliances using set procedures
Estimate electrotechnology projects
Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems, major components and associated equipment
Recover, pressure test, evacuate, charge and leak test refrigerants
Resolve problems in hydronic systems
Establish heat loads for commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning applications
Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings
Install and commission hydrocarbon refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
Perform CPR
Diagnose and rectify faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components
Select refrigerant piping, accessories and associated controls
Resolve problems in ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems
Solve problems in low voltage refrigeration circuits
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for hydrocarbon refrigerants
Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
Install and commission carbon dioxide refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
Resolve problems in post mix refrigeration systems
Maintain microbial control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Resolve problems in beverage dispensers
Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for carbon dioxide refrigerant
Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems, components and associated equipment
Compile and produce an electrotechnology report
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Work safely in the construction industry
Resolve problems in ice making systems
Resolve problems in central plant air conditioning systems
Service and repair self contained hydrocarbon air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Repair and service self contained carbon dioxide refrigeration and heat pump systems
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
Commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Find and rectify faults in motors and associated controls in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems