MEM18096 — Maintain, repair/replace and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2 Undertake preventative maintenance checks on refrigerant flow controls

• 2.1Identify the location and interpret the operational parameters of the refrigerant control
• 2.2Carry out visual inspection and testing with appropriate test equipment by following refrigeration principles, procedures and safety requirements
• 2.3Identify the refrigerant type

3 Undertake fault finding on refrigerant flow controls

• 3.1Identify and interpret flow control and its characteristics
• 3.2Inspect, test and assess the operational function of the flow control and associated valves using appropriate test equipment and techniques against specifications

4 Repair or replace refrigerant flow control

• 4.1Select for replacement/repair appropriate flow control or components relevant to system operation using manufacturers’ catalogues and specifications
• 4.2Remove and safely contain the refrigerant from the system in accordance with refrigeration principles and procedures and relevant standards and codes
• 4.3Dismantle faulty components and repair/replace to manufactures’ specifications, as required
• 4.4Select replacement parts from manufactures catalogues

5 Return to service refrigerant flow control

• 5.1Evacuate system and recharged with refrigerant safely, in accordance with refrigeration principles and procedures and relevant standards and codes
• 5.2Leak test system and adjust flow control to manufacturers’ specifications
• 5.3Undertake performance check and return to service
• 5.4Complete maintenance records/service reports according to SOPs and legislative requirements

What does an assessment tool for MEM18096 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18096 needs to address all 37 unit components: 5 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 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 MEM18096?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM18096 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing MEM18096 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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