UEERA0001Analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systems

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What an assessment for UEERA0001 must cover

105 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 80 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 Prepare to analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systems

  • 1.1WHS/OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work
  • 1.3Operating analysis is determined from performance specifications, situation reports and consultations with relevant person/s
  • 1.4Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in accordance with workplace procedures and consultations with others involved in the work
  • 1.5Strategies are formed for solution development and implementation is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Analyse the operation of systems

  • 2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2Principles of HVAC air and hydronic systems operating parameters are applied to analytical solutions to refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • 2.3Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to HVAC air and hydronic systems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4Analysis of operating parameters is carried out to provide solution in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5Unplanned events are dealt with safely in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.6Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

3 Report on results of operation systems analysis and actions taken

  • 3.1Results of system operating analysis are evaluated to determine performance requirements in accordance with workplace procedures and performance specifications
  • 3.2Analysis, findings, calculations and assumptions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3Analysis is reported to relevant person/s to determine relevant action in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4Justification for findings and actions to be undertaken in relation to equipment is documented in relevant work/project and/or development records in accordance with relevant industry standards

Performance evidence

  • understanding the operating performance
  • forming effective strategies for analysing air conditioning systems performance
  • obtaining operating parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation
  • evaluating the results of the analysis
  • documenting analysis details of all findings, calculations and assumptions
  • documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with professional standards
  • dealing with unplanned events
  • analysing the operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) air and hydronic systems
  • applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures
  • preparing to analyse the operation of HVAC air and hydronic systems

Knowledge evidence

  • HVAC air systems, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
  • air distribution principles:
  • air diffuser selection
  • factors affecting the design of ductwork systems
  • types of ductwork systems
  • static, velocity and total pressure
  • laminar and turbulent flow
  • moody diagram
  • parameters that control cost
  • pressure loss:
  • friction and dynamic
  • colebook - White formula
  • in ducts and friction charts
  • in fittings and loss co-efficient
  • fitting selection criteria
  • diffuser pressure loss
  • system sizing:
  • velocity method
  • equal friction method
  • static regain method
  • balanced pressure drop method
  • circular to rectangular equivalent
  • standard duct sizes and gauges
  • balancing
  • heat and leakage losses:
  • heat gain/loss calculation
  • bare vs. insulated
  • leakage
  • overview of noise in duct systems:
  • noise sources in duct systems
  • attenuation
  • impact on design
  • methods of control
  • fans:
  • types and characteristics
  • fan laws
  • system effect
  • fan selection
  • fan and system curves
  • air systems:
  • dual and single duct constant volume
  • variable volume
  • induction units
  • multi-zone
  • diversity factors
  • HVAC systems
  • HVAC hydronic systems, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
  • systems operation
  • closed/open systems
  • pump head/lift and static head (high-rise building)
  • system friction losses
  • nett positive suction head
  • system curves
  • pumps:
  • types
  • selection criteria
  • performance characteristics
  • bladder tanks
  • coil characteristics
  • heat exchangers: plate, shell and tube, and tube in tube
  • flow measurements: types
  • flow switchers
  • builders: types and performance characteristics
  • cooling towers: elementary cooling thermodynamics and types
  • valves - flow control devices:
  • types and applications
  • throttling characteristics
  • flow measurements
  • selection and applications
  • piping systems:
  • balancing and commissioning
  • air venting
  • water treatment
  • vacuum breaking and air breaks
  • relevant industry standards
  • relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
  • relevant manufacturer specifications
  • relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
  • relevant workplace documentation
  • relevant workplace quality, policies and procedures

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What does an assessment tool for UEERA0001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERA0001 needs to address all 105 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 80 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 UEERA0001?

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