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Design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment

Design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERA0026
State Code
OBY22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment.It includes applying processes and methods of mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems, safety and relevant industry standards; developing alternative design schemes based on design brief and customer requirements; and documenting system designs.The skills and knowledge described in this unit may, in some jurisdictions, require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work
  • 1.3 Scope of the proposed mechanical ventilation/exhaust system is determined from the design brief and/or consultations with relevant person/s
  • 1.4 Design development work is planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines in consultation with others involved
2 Design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment
  • 2.1 Relevant mechanical ventilation/exhaust processes and methods are applied to the design
  • 2.2 Alternative concepts for design are evaluated in accordance with the design brief
  • 2.3 Safety, functionality and budgetary considerations are incorporated in the design specifications
  • 2.4 System design draft is checked for compliance in accordance with the design brief and relevant industry standards
  • 2.5 System design is documented for submission to relevant person/s for approval
  • 2.6 Unplanned events are dealt with in accordance with problem-solving techniques and workplace procedures
3 Obtain approval for mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems design and equipment selection
  • 3.1 System design is presented to customer and/or relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Requests for alterations to the design are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Final design is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7378 UEENEEJ144A Design mechanical ventilation/exhaust systems and select equipment Unit of competency