Unit of competency Outline
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Design refrigeration systems
Design refrigeration systems
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234016
MEM234016
State Code
OEV41
OEV41
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design industrial or commercial refrigeration systems and system components that comply with safety and regulatory requirements. This includes systems with multiple evaporators and compressors, moderate and low temperature, indirect refrigeration and flooded systems, commercial refrigeration and food storage technology. The unit applies to the design of refrigeration systems across all forms of manufacturing and engineering and design activities can also include reverse engineering, design rectification or modifications of an existing design. It is suitable for refrigeration system contractors, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) consultants, designers and maintenance personnel.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in the application of HVACR principles, evaluation of HVACR systems and thermal loads, mathematics and computer.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify the design task and elaborate the specification
- 1.1 Establish required features of refrigeration system and system components in consultation with client
- 1.2 Determine parameters of the brief or contract
- 1.3 Determine stakeholders to be consulted in design process
- 1.4 Assess work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental issues relevant to design task
- 1.5 Confirm design brief, including budget and schedule, and provide preliminary advice on feasibility
2. Prepare concept proposal
- 2.1 Use investigation and analysis to define refrigeration systems and system components performance parameters
- 2.2 Carry out required modelling, simulations and calculations using appropriate techniques, software and validation techniques
- 2.3 Generate refrigeration system solutions that respond to the brief or contract
- 2.4 Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against design criteria, ensuring conformity to WHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements
- 2.5 Review concept proposals with client and select preferred solution
3. Design refrigeration system
- 3.1 Finalise selected refrigeration system design
- 3.2 Provide documentation, drawings, specifications and instructions
- 3.3 Consult and negotiate with clients and stakeholders to obtain sign-off on design
- 3.4 Monitor installation and commissioning with stakeholders, and make any necessary modifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8111 | MEM234016A | Design refrigeration systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOY9 | MEM80125 | Graduate Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |
| BIW3 | MEM80122 | Graduate Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |