CPCPMS5011 — Design air conditioning and ventilation systems

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151 assessable components: 5 elements (32 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 118 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Clarify and establish scope of work for the design of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
1.2Determine design requirements using relevant Australian standards, codes, plans, specifications, manufacturer instructions and client briefs, including factors that contribute to quality, safety and time efficiency.
1.3Apply sustainability principles and concepts throughout the design.
1.4Evaluate user comfort and specific use conditions to calculate psychrometric evaluation and heat loads.
1.5Evaluate building heat losses.
1.6Specify distribution requirements for air conditioning and ventilation system applications.
1.7Evaluate air conditioning and ventilation systems according to given applications.
1.8Evaluate and interpret mechanical services drawings.
1.9Evaluate health risks that may arise due to poor maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
1.10Specify minimum performance requirements for several different air conditioning and ventilation systems.
1.11Evaluate the suitability of manufacturer specifications and technical manuals for a range of design applications.
1.12Carry out research including a desktop study to outline design parameters.
1.13Consider the safety of system users or building occupants.

2 Plan system components.

2.1Plan appropriate zoning of air conditioning and ventilation systems to comply with performance objectives.
2.2Specify air conditioning units for optimum performance.
2.3Specify fan types for a range of applications.
2.4Plan air diversion systems, including registers, to ensure a balanced system.
2.5Plan ventilation and duct work components and specify locations.
2.6Specify approved materials for planned design.
2.7Complete plans and drawings using relevant Australian standards, codes, manufacturer installation requirements and drawing symbols.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Calculate volume of air changes per hour from given floor plans and details.
3.2Specify methods for eliminating health risks from existing or proposed systems, with reference to relevant authority.
3.3Design and size air conditioning and ventilation systems for the required applications.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1Prepare client brief for the selected design.
4.2Prepare plans and specifications for of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
4.3Develop an appropriate checklist, including the formulas required to carry out an air balance to a given specification.
4.4Prepare a testing and commissioning schedule.

5 Test systems.

5.1Evaluate test procedures for air conditioning and ventilation.
5.2Conduct tests using appropriate testing equipment, ensuring tests are conducted for air pressure, air velocity, air volume, humidity, pitot tubes, sound power levels and temperature.
5.3Record test results and prepare a report.
5.4Design, plan and specify adjustments as required.
5.5Produce an operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

designing, sizing and documenting the layout details for an air conditioning and ventilation system for a 10-storey residential building with ground floor commercial premises and basement car park and include: air conditioning units, ducting systems, controls, fans, zones.

Knowledge evidence

methods of determining scope of work by: interpreting plans and specifications
methods of determining scope of work by: reviewing sizing and documenting layout for air conditioning and ventilation systems, including residential and commercial systems
methods of determining scope of work by: analysing new projects or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained
design requirements: architectural plans
design requirements: building specifications
design requirements: fire safety
design requirements: the National Construction Code (NCC)
design requirements: owners
design requirements: tenants
air-flow requirements and sizing of duct work
specific use conditions: age and activity of occupants
specific use conditions: computer requirements
specific use conditions: food preparation
specific use conditions: smoke exhaust
specific use conditions: wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperature and humidity
psychrometric evaluation: absolute, specific and relative humidity
psychrometric evaluation: air composition
psychrometric evaluation: air properties: density, expansion coefficient, kinematic viscosity, Prandtl number, specific heat, temperature, thermal conductivity
psychrometric evaluation: altitude, density and volume
psychrometric evaluation: determination of the air condition using a psychrometric or Mollier chart, showing: dewpoint temperature, dry-bulb temperature, enthalpy, humidity ratio, relative humidity, specific volume, wet-bulb temperature
assessment of factors affecting heat load: building materials
assessment of factors affecting heat load: insulation
assessment of factors affecting heat load: number of personnel
assessment of factors affecting heat load: number of windows
assessment of factors affecting heat load: room dimensions
assessment of factors affecting heat load: usage
assessment of factors affecting heat load: weather effects
assessment of factors affecting heat load: using: calculations and computer software systems
assessment of factors affecting heat load: using: heat load calculation methods and formulas
building heat losses: construction materials
building heat losses: insulation materials
building heat losses: maintaining plenum
building heat losses: occupancy
building heat losses: room sizes
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: growth and distribution of Legionella pneumophila bacteria and other water and airborne infectious bacterial agents
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: handling of materials, including hazardous materials and substances
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: hazard control
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: organic and inorganic contaminants
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: quality assurance requirements, including: AS 1100 Technical drawing materials
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: AS/NZS 1668 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings Set
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: AS/NZS ISO 817:2016 Refrigerants – Designation and safety classification
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: AS/NZS 5149 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements - Parts 1 to 4
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: AS/NZS 3666 Air-handling and water systems of buildings microbial control - Parts 1 to 4
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: International Standards Organisation (ISO)
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: site safety plan
legislation, standards and other relevant documentation according to Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to: workplace operations and procedures
specification and operational manual information: commissioning and testing
specification and operational manual information: components installation
specification and operational manual information: fittings
specification and operational manual information: manufacturer specifications, literature and data
specification and operational manual information: materials
specification and operational manual information: pumps
specification and operational manual information: systems
specification and operational manual information: valves
specification: air-flow requirements
specification: equipment selection
specification: fire safety
specification: jointing
specification: manufacturer requirements
specification: materials
specification: work health and safety (WHS)
specification: specialised components
specification: support
specification: testing
specification: workmanship
plans: axonometric
plans: cross-sections
plans: details
plans: elevations
plans: isometrics
plans: schematics
plans: sections
plans: plans produced by: computer generation
plans: plans produced by: drawing equipment
design and sizing detail: cost
design and sizing detail: materials and quality of work
design and sizing detail: milestones
design and sizing detail: nominated subcontractors
design and sizing detail: provision of on-site facilities and site access
design and sizing detail: quality assurance
design and sizing detail: space allowances
design and sizing detail: standard procedures
design and sizing detail: work schedules
design parameters: client requirements
design parameters: legislative requirements
design parameters: WHS requirements
design parameters: user requirements in relation to zoning
design parameters: reference to calculations, tables, regulations and manufacturer specifications
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts: selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts: efficient use of material
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts: efficient energy usage
tests and testing equipment for: air pressure
tests and testing equipment for: air velocity
tests and testing equipment for: air volume
tests and testing equipment for: humidity
tests and testing equipment for: pitot tubes
tests and testing equipment for: sound power levels
tests and testing equipment for: temperature
tests and testing equipment for: air flow
tests and testing equipment for: climate control
tests and testing equipment for: defect inspection
tests and testing equipment for: performance quality assurance (QA) audit
commissioning schedule information: acoustic performance
commissioning schedule information: balancing
commissioning schedule information: system certification
commissioning schedule information: check for foreign material
commissioning schedule information: leak check
commissioning schedule information: system defects
commissioning schedule information: system functions as per design
operation and maintenance manual information: as installed drawing
operation and maintenance manual information: certification documentation
operation and maintenance manual information: results of commissioning test
operation and maintenance manual information: maintenance schedules
operation and maintenance manual information: manufacturer brochures and technical information
operation and maintenance manual information: regular water quality testing
operation and maintenance manual information: system operation

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