UEE Variable Refrigerant Flow AC Systems

Project scope

The UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2 finalised transition to the Standards for Training Packages 2012. During this process, stakeholder feedback indicated several new Units of Competency and Skill Sets were needed in response to changes in refrigeration and air-conditioning industry technologies, standards, regulations and practices.

This project will develop one new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for technicians engaged air conditioning work. This new unit of competency will provide the required generic skills and knowledge to enable technicians to install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems from a range of manufacturers. The new unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.

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Deliverables

• One new Unit of Competency – UEERA998Y Install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems
• One new Skill Set – UEESS9998Y Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems

Timeline

The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 31 July 2021.

How to get involved

A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC please contact the Industry Manager.

Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.

Technical advisory committee

TAC ESTABLISHED

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.

Comprising 11 subject matter experts from Industry, Employer Associations, equipment manufacturers and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:

• Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding variable refrigerant flow AC systems to the review and development of Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets
• Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
• Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
• Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
• Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
• Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
• Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority

The TAC will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, 15 December 2020.

15 NOVEMBER 2020

INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

Work on this project has commenced and the Electrotechnology IRC is forming a TAC.

Your industry expertise and insight are welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials to:

• Develop one new Unit of Competency and one new Skill Set for technicians engaged in air conditioning work. This new Unit of Competency will address the required generic skills and knowledge to enable technicians to install, commission, service and maintain variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems.

TAC nominations closed on Monday, 30 November 2020.

For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.

Consultation

8 FEBRUARY 2021

DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.

A new variable refrigerant flow AC systems Unit of Competency has been developed to cover the required generic skills and knowledge for technicians to install, commission, service and maintain these systems.

The new unit will be included as an elective in Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.

Feedback closed Monday, 8 March 2021.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Validation

23 MARCH 2021

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of revised draft materials.

A new variable refrigerant flow AC systems Unit of Competency has been developed to cover the required generic skills and knowledge for technicians to install, commission, service and maintain these systems. This unit will be included in a Skill Set, and as an elective in the following qualifications:

• Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing
• Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control
• Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
• Diploma of Electrical and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Feedback closed Friday, 9 April 2021.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Submission

25 FEBRUARY 2020

RELEASE 2.0 CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED to AISC

The draft Training Package materials for Release 2.0 have been submitted to the AISC.

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.

Release 3.0 is on track to be finalised and submitted in April 2020.

31 MARCH 2020

AISC OUTCOME ON THE ELECTROTECHNOLOGY TRAINING PACKAGE

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) considered the Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2.0 Case for Endorsement at its meeting 25 February, 2020.

The AISC has asked for further information from the IRC and directed it to lodge a single submission, incorporating all revised training products as per the table below, for consideration at the meeting of the AISC on 16 June, 2020.

In order to meet this deadline the draft Case for Endorsement will shortly be circulated to all State Training Authorities for consultation and feedback for a period of 3 weeks. At the same time, all draft products will be available on the AIS website for viewing. At the end of the consultation period all STA feedback will be submitted to the IRC for review, before an IRC approved Case for Endorsement is submitted to the AISC.

23 April 2020

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOE ENDORSEMENT

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June.

22 July 2020

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

The draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the AISC.

Case for Endorsement

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.

APPROVAL

18 AUGUST 2020

The AISC has approved the Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 2.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement at the 12 August 2020 meeting.

ENDORSEMENT

6 October 2020

The Electrotechnology Training Package (Release 2.0) has been endorsed for implementation.

The approved UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 2.0 is now available on training.gov.au.

This release of the Training Package incorporates the below projects:

• Electrical
• Electrical Engineering and Industrial Control
• Electronics and Computers
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Handling of A2 Refrigerants

This release includes:

• 79 Qualifications
• 50 Skill Sets
• 530 Units of Competency