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Complete a building thermal performance survey

Complete a building thermal performance survey

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23141
State Code
OEU53
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
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out a detailed heat load estimate for a multiple zone commercial or industrial building and then analyse building thermal performance and document results.It applies to technicians in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturing, servicing and maintenance organisations who are required to conduct a building performance survey to inform the design and specification of HVAC equipment and system/s, including consideration of improvements to building design.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Estimate heat load for a multiple zone commercial or industrial building
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Determine extent of the performance survey from work sheets, drawings, building specifications or other documentation and discussions with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Determine sources of heat gains
  • 1.4 Coordinate work effectively with all team members
  • 1.5 Obtain and check resources and equipment required for the performance survey
2. Analyse the air conditioning heat and cooling load
  • 2.1 Complete room sensible and latent heat estimates of a multiple zone building
  • 2.2 Identify peak effective room latent and sensible and latent heat loads over time of day and year for each zone
  • 2.3 Determine the thermal performance of the building using simulation software
3. Investigate building design improvement options
  • 3.1 Analyse alternative building design improvement options with respect to the effect on thermal performance using simulation software
  • 3.2 Identify unacceptably high thermal loads on the building using check figures and industry standards
  • 3.3 Prepare recommendations for changes in building design and/or treatment to eliminate unacceptably high thermal loads
  • 3.4 Document and recommend improvements of thermal performance of the building to appropriate personnel
  • 3.5 Consult as required on unexpected situations and take appropriate action
4. Specify system design
  • 4.1 Determine equipment size, including coil and air handling unit capacities for constant and variable volume systems, and central refrigeration and boiler capacities based on the recommendations
  • 4.2 Document the completed survey in accordance with organisational procedures, including all recommendations, building design improvements and/or treatments, and appropriate system design specifications
  • 4.3 Prepare a formal survey report in consultation with appropriate personnel and in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE954 MEM23141A Complete a building thermal performance survey Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification