AURETU103 — Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

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What an assessment for AURETU103 must cover

35 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 service system

1.1Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
1.2Obtain and interpret servicing information, including manufacturer specifications and Australian automotive code of practice
1.3Identify servicing option required for the job
1.4Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
1.5Identify tools and equipment required for inspect and servicing activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures

2 Test operation of system and components

2.1Visually check system and report extent of damage according to workplace procedures
2.2Carry out system performance tests according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2.3Report findings and make recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures

3 Service system and components

3.1Read and interpret Australian automotive code of practice regulations
3.2Service system and components according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and Australian automotive code of practice
3.3Carry out post-service performance tests according to workplace procedures
3.4Confirm and report service issue has been resolved according to workplace procedures

4 Complete work processes

4.1Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
4.2Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
4.3Complete Australian Refrigeration Council accredited (ARCtick) service decal sticker and workplace documentation according to workplace procedures.

Performance evidence

service the air conditioning and HVAC systems of two different vehicles or machinery, in which the work must involve: - one air conditioning system, in which the work must include checking system pressure - one heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system - complete Australian Refrigeration Council accredited (ARCtick) service decal stickers for the above jobs.

Knowledge evidence

methods to locate and interpret information required to service air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - air conditioning and HVAC system manufacturer specifications - Australian automotive code of practice: control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners
workplace procedures required to service air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - servicing air conditioning and HVAC system procedures - establishing the serviceability of tools and equipment - documentation procedures - housekeeping procedures, including: - examination of tools and equipment - storage of equipment - identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment - safe disposal of materials - recycling procedures
workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to servicing air conditioning and HVAC systems, including procedures for: - working with refrigerants at boiling point given risk of frostbite - working with system lubricants, including carcinogenic oils - identifying flammable refrigerants - selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) - identifying firefighting equipment
environmental requirements relating to servicing air conditioning and HVAC systems, including procedures for: - preventing loss of refrigerant to the atmosphere - handling materials and refrigerant recovery equipment
identification and function of major air conditioning and HVAC system components, including: - compressor - condenser - receiver-dryer - expansion valve - evaporator - blower fan
principles of operation of air conditioning and HVAC systems, including transferring heat from cabin to exterior using refrigerant gas
workplace procedures for recording and reporting scan tool system data, including: - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) - live data - freeze frame data - waveforms
types of air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - single zone and multi- zone - climate control
inspection procedures for air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - conducting visual, aural and functional assessments for: - component damage and wear - component corrosion - vacuum and leaks
system performance testing, including: - checking blower fan output - checking engine fan output - checking filters
service and adjustment procedures of air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - checking and adjusting compressor drive belts - changing filters - clearing evaporator water outlet - cleaning condenser
post-service testing procedures of air conditioning and HVAC systems, including: - system performance testing - using thermometers to check vent temperatures
procedures for completing those components of the ARCtick service decal sticker present in the air conditioning and HVAC systems of the vehicles or machinery described in the performance evidence, including: - name of service organisation - ARCtick business authority number - quantity of refrigerant added - refrigerant and oil type - service date - technician name and licence number.

Foundation skills

Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently
Reading: Interprets text, symbols and diagrams relating to service information in manufacturer specifications, and workplace instructions and procedures
Oral communication: Listens to workplace instructions and ask questions to clarify job requirements Participates in verbal exchanges to report faults, diagnostic and test findings and service repair recommendations to relevant personnel
Numeracy: Matches refrigerant types and identification numbers to workplace instructions, part lists, manufacturer specifications, and code of practice requirements Interprets weight measurements, including tare and gross weights Interprets readings on digital and analogue pressure gauges Measures temperatures and pressures, and uses basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate deviations from manufacturer specifications
Planning and organising: Plans own work requirements Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes. Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes
Technology: Uses workplace technology and tools

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What does an assessment tool for AURETU103 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURETU103 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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