UEERA0079 — Safely handle refrigerants and lubricants

1 Prepare to transfer/decant refrigerants and lubricants

• 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 Transfer/decant refrigerants and lubricants

• 2.1Checks are carried out to ensure cylinders and/or containers employed in the refrigerant transfer and/or decanting process are fit for purpose and free of contaminants in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
• 2.2Calculations are performed to determine the safe filling capacity of the transfer/storage cylinder/container in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
• 2.3Refrigerants and lubricants are transferred/decanted safely using appropriate equipment, and the cylinders/containers are labelled in accordance with relevant codes of practice and industry standards
• 2.4Refrigerants and lubricants are transferred/decanted without waste of materials and damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment and services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
• 2.5Leaks are located and rectified using appropriate testing methods in accordance with relevant codes of practice and industry standards

3 Complete and report on transfer/decanting of refrigerants and lubricants

• 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
• 3.3Completion of work is documented in an auditable logbook and supervisor notified in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEERA0079 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERA0079 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 14 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 UEERA0079?

Auditori pulls the current release of UEERA0079 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.

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