UEERA0062 — Recover and charge refrigerants

1 Prepare to recover and charge refrigerant

• 1.1WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.2Work details are determined from documentation and/or supervisor to establish scope of work to be completed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.3Work tasks are sequenced in accordance with job schedule and workplace procedures
• 1.4Supervisor is consulted to ensure work is coordinated with others in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.5Tools, equipment and testing devices to complete the work are obtained and checked for operational safety in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Recover and charge refrigerant

• 2.1Refrigerant is removed from a functional refrigeration and/or air conditioning system safely, using appropriate recovery and/or reclaim equipment, and is placed into labelled containers in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• 2.2Pressure testing is conducted in accordance with relevant codes and standards at a pressure compatible with the type of refrigerant employed in the system and without damage to components in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
• 2.3Leaks are located and rectified using testing methods appropriate to functional refrigeration and/or air conditioning system under test in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• 2.4Functional refrigeration and/or air conditioning system is evacuated to required level and cleaned of all moisture and other contaminates in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• 2.5Functional refrigeration and/or air conditioning system is charged with appropriate refrigerant in accordance with relevant standards, codes of practice, regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications
• 2.6Problematic situations are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.7Functional refrigeration and/or air conditioning system is pressure and leak tested, evacuated and charged without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards

3 Complete and report refrigerant recovery and charging

• 3.1WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.3Recovered and/or reclaimed refrigerant and lubricant are dealt with in accordance with relevant industry standards, codes of practice and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Completion of work is documented in an auditable logbook and supervisor notified in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEERA0062 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERA0062 needs to address all 32 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 5 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 UEERA0062?

Auditori pulls the current release of UEERA0062 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?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for UEERA0062 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing UEERA0062 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of UEERA0062, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.