Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace instructions and documentation may include:
verbal instructions
written instructions
safe work procedures relating to the operation of air conditioning systems
decommissioning vehicle air conditioner procedures
operation of recovery equipment
regulatory compliance documentation
refrigerant recovery sheets
workplace auditing records
Australian standards.
Workplace health and safety and environmental requirements may include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
safe handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace safety policies and procedures
workplace first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Critical precautions may include:
dangers associated with working with refrigerants and lubricants, including:
frostbite
carcinogenic properties
care taken with some flammable refrigerants.
Recovery equipment must include:
general hand tools
refrigerant hose and coupler
refrigerant recovery unit
refrigerant scales
designated recovery cylinder
refrigerant identifier.
Refrigerant type may include:
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
hydrofluorocarbon (HCFC)
refrigerant oils - lubricants, mineral and synthetic.
Identified and documented must include:
quantity of refrigerant recovered
cylinder gross weight
records kept on ARCtick Form A3.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety precautions and requirements, in particular the dangers associated with handling refrigerants
select recovery methods and decommissioning techniques appropriate to the circumstances
safely operate automotive refrigerant recovery, tools and equipment
recover and store refrigerants according to workplace licensing and equipment manufacturer requirements
record relevant details in relation to workplace and licensing requirements
understand environmental regulations and refrigerant waste disposal procedures.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
automotive vehicle, plant and equipment or a simulated automotive air conditioning system
refrigerant
waste or recovery cylinder
hose and vehicle couplings
refrigerant scales
recovery equipment, including vacuum pump
refrigerant identifier
appropriate hand tools
licensing requirements and Australian standards.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.