AURETU001 — Install air conditioning systems

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What an assessment for AURETU001 must cover

33 assessable components: 5 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to install air conditioning system

1.1Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
1.2Installation information is sourced and interpreted
1.3Installation options are considered and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
1.4Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability

2 Install air conditioning system components

2.1Air conditioning system components are installed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components and vehicle or machinery systems
2.2Installation is visually checked prior to pressure testing and system charging

3 Charge air conditioning system with refrigerant and lubricating oil

3.1System is pressure tested for leaks prior to being evacuated using approved methods and equipment
3.2System is charged with appropriate refrigerant gas and lubricating oil according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and relevant industry code of practice

4 Test air conditioning system

4.1Post-installation testing is carried out to ensure performance and operation comply with manufacturer specifications
4.2Test results are reported according to workplace procedures

5 Complete work processes

5.1Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
5.2Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
5.3Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
5.4Workplace documentation, including ARCtick service decal sticker, is completed and processed according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

install an air conditioning system in two different vehicles or machinery.

Knowledge evidence

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to installing air conditioning systems, including procedures for: • working with refrigerants at boiling point given risk of frostbite • working with system lubricants, including carcinogenic oils • handling flammable refrigerants and refrigerant recovery equipment • selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) • identifying and using fire safety equipment • environmental requirements, including procedures for preventing loss of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
methods for locating manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, including safe operating procedures and current Australian automotive code of practice
requirements of Automotive code of practice: Control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners
principal types of vehicle air conditioning systems, including: • piston, scroll and rotary vane compressors • electric compressors • variable displacement compressors • clutchless compressors
application, purpose and operation of air conditioning systems, including: • climate control • multi-zone systems • refrigerant types, operating pressures and suitable lubricating oils
techniques for reading and interpreting technical information, including: • refrigerant saturation temperatures in relation to ambient temperatures and changing levels of humidity • graphic symbols and diagrams
procedures for using and operating tools and equipment, including: • hand tools • manifold and gauge sets • refrigerant hoses and couplers • recovery units and vacuum pumps • electronic leak detector • nitrogen cylinder and regulator • digital vacuum gauge (vacrometer) • oil injector • infra-red thermometer (pyrometer) • electronic temperature probe • electronic scales • valve core removal or replacement tool • humidity detector (psychrometer) • multimeter
procedures for installing air conditioning systems and components, including: • techniques for reading and interpreting technical information, wiring diagrams and graphic symbols • methods of determining wiring and connection type and size for system • methods of determining placement of components on vehicle or machinery • methods of connecting system and components to existing electrical system without causing damage or problems, including: - selecting and soldering wires - selecting and crimping terminals - removing and replacing connectors
post-installation testing procedures, including: • validating effectiveness of installation, including checking for: - electrical connector mating - ambient temperature - centre vent temperature - condenser and suction line temperature - manifold gauge pressure readings - refrigerant leaks
procedures for completing workplace documentation, including ARCtick sticker.

Foundation skills

Learning skills: locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
Reading skills: interpret information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking specifications and procedures interpret requirements of the Australian automotive code of practice relating to installing automotive air conditioning systems.
Writing skills: legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation, including ARCtick stickers, when reporting work performed and recording parts and material used.
Oral communication skills: clarify instructions report findings and make installation recommendations.
Numeracy skills: match refrigerant types and identification numbers to workplace instructions, vehicle and component part lists, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements interpret weight measurements, including tare and gross weights, and readings on digital and analogue pressure gauges interpret measurements of temperature and pressure related to air conditioning system performance and compare with manufacturer specifications.
Planning and organising skills: plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology skills: use workplace technology and specialist tools relating to installing and testing air conditioning systems.

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Questions about assessing AURETU001

What does an assessment tool for AURETU001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURETU001 needs to address all 33 unit components: 5 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AURETU001?

Auditori pulls the current release of AURETU001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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