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Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems

Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23153
State Code
OEV13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems or to undertake the complete design for less complex systems.The unit applies to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians in manufacturing, servicing and maintenance organisations who are required to undertake design work on heat exchangers. It applies to design work undertaken as part of a design team comprising engineers and other technicians and to individual design tasks within the scope of the technician’s skill and knowledge.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish requirements for heat exchanger design
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Determine scope of the design from design brief, reports and in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Determine and interpret relevant standards, codes or regulations applicable to the design
  • 1.4 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with organisational procedures
2. Determine specifications for heat exchanger design
  • 2.1 Obtain parameters and performance requirements in relation to refrigeration system
  • 2.2 Model design solutions based on developed heat exchanger specifications to determine the most effective solution
  • 2.3 Establish final selection on heat exchanger design in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 2.4 Provide solutions to unplanned situations consistent with organisational procedures
3. Document heat exchanger design
  • 3.1 Document design, including all details of findings, calculations and assumptions in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the design task
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE966 MEM23153A Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification