Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Split System Air Conditioning unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Mechanical Engineering |
Split System Air Conditioning |
22441, 22442, 22443 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published August 2021
Planned review date December 2026
Summary
The unit standards review was a result of the statutory review of the qualification suite for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and the development of programmes leading to the:
· New Zealand Certificate in Air Conditioning Installation (Level 4) [Ref: 4363]
· New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2366].
The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) consisting of association members from the Institute of Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers (IRHACE) and Climate Control Companies Association (CCCA); industry stakeholders such as company directors, Heat Pump Dealers Association; and representatives from Manukau Institute of Technology and other providers currently offering these unit standards were consulted. This group met to ensure content of the unit standards is fit-for-purpose for the air conditioning industry. As a result, the reviewed standards were designated expiring and replacement standards were developed to reflect current terminology and requirements of the industry.
Two new unit standards were created to address gaps in training around variable refrigerant flow and heat recovery principles, identified by the TAG. All new standards are classified in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning domain to align with current terminology used by the industry.
All feedback received prior to and during the review process was incorporated and endorsed for registration by the TAG in July 2021.
Main changes
· Unit standards 22441-22443 were replaced by three new unit standards to better reflect current industry practice, expectations, and competency required.
· Unit standards were moved to the current template.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
2-7 |
Standards |
32517 |
2 |
3-7 |
Standards |
32754, 32756 |
3 |
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4-7 |
Standards |
32518, 32578 |
4 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering
ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
22441
32754 |
Split System Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Demonstrate knowledge of split system air conditioning principles and applications Demonstrate knowledge of air conditioning systems principles, applications and hazards |
3
3 |
5
10 |
C
|
22442
32756 |
Split System Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Install and commission split system air conditioning in a training environment
Install and start-up pre-commission of air conditioning systems under supervision |
3
3 |
8
15 |
C
|
22443
32758 |
Split System Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Install and commission split system air-conditioning
Install and start-up pre-commission of air conditioning systems |
3
4 |
20
30 |
C
|
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
32517 |
Demonstrate knowledge of heat recovery principles |
2 |
2 |
New |
32518 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of variable refrigerant flow and charging refrigerant for VRF system |
4 |
7 |
New |