Work Experience Form Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) 2006 - Provincial Occupational Analysis (POA)

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Eligibility Requirements for Trades Quilifications In order for Trades Qualifiers (TQ) to be approved to challenge the certification exam in this compulsory trade, you must have worked both a minimum of 6 years within the last 10 and accumulated 10,800 hours, as well as acquired at least 70% scope of the trade.

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□ Trades Qualifier (Experienced tradesperson being assessed to challenge the certification exam) □ Designated Trainer (Experienced tradesperson being assessed to register apprentices) * We encourage all Designated Trainers interested in receiving a Certificate of Qualification (trade ticket) to apply to challenge the exam through the Trades Qualification process. The application can be found at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/wdis/apprenticeship/generalinfo/forms.html.

Instructions You are about to complete the Work Experience Form (WEF) which is based on the sub-tasks outlined in the Provincial Occupational Analysis (POA). The POA provides detailed information that will assist you when completing the WEF and is your best source for identifying any training gaps. To access the POA, go to the Trade Profile page at http://www.gov.mb.ca/wdis/apprenticeship/discover/ mbtrades/index.html. Follow the link to your trade, and click on the Provincial Occupational Analysis (POA). Rate your experience for each sub-task based on the scale below. The number of questions in each section of the certification exam is identified next to each Block title. How you assess yourself is an important step to prepare for the certification exam. Circle #0 if I have no experience doing this. Circle #1 if I have a little experience doing this. Circle #2 if I have some experience doing this with help. Circle #3 if I have some experience doing this alone and unaided. Circle #4 if I have frequently done this. Circle #5 if I have extensive experience doing this. Sign and date the completed Work Experience Form and return it to Apprenticeship Manitoba with either the Trades Qualification or Designated Trainer application form and related documents. Keep one copy of the Work Experience Form for your records.

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Block A

Occupational Skills Task

Sub-Tasks

1. Communicates with others regarding 1.01 Advises clients about current technologies and product project. options.

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1.02 Consults with project team and/or individual subtrades re: project requirements.

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1.03 Provides workplace skills-coaching and other project-specific support to apprentices.

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1.04 Prepares and uses technical documentation.

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Task 2. Uses tools and equipment.

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2.01 Selects, uses, and maintains hand/power tools and equipment.

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2.02 Selects, uses, and maintains tools/equipment for charging, evacuating, and storage.

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2.03 Selects, uses, and maintains electronic and other tools for measuring and RHVAC diagnostics

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2.04 Uses computer equipment.

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2.05 Uses oxy-fuel, air-fuel and compressed-gas equipment.

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2.06 Selects, uses & maintains equipment for rigging, hoisting and project- site access.

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2.07 Stocks and operates service/installation truck

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Task

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3. Installs, repairs and maintains 3.01 Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical components systems per specific codes, and accessories re: RHVAC requirements. compliance standards, and variations.

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3.02 Installs, repairs, and maintains gas and other piping components/ accessories re: RHVAC requirements.

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3.03 Installs, repairs, and maintains potable water heaters.

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3.04 Installs, repairs, and maintains sheet metal components, accessories, re: RHVAC requirements.

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3.05 Adapts RHVAC work practices for projects requiring specialty systems.

Block B

Planning Residential Hvac Systems Task

Sub-Tasks

4. Determines equipment requirement 4.01 Performs heat gain/loss calculations. for RHVAC projects.

5. Designs air-distribution, including air-volume requirements.

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4.02 Reads/interprets structural plans and specifications.

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4.03 Confirms compatibility of new equipment with existing system.

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4.04 Calculates CFM requirements for heating/cooling.

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4.05 Performs duct-sizing.

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Task

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5.01 Zones the duct system.

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5.02 Selects grills, registers, and diffusers.

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6. Coordinates installation schedule on 6.01 Prepares inventory of all project materials, tools, and project jobsite. equipment.

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6.02 Confirms delivery and availability of special-order products.

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6.03 Complies with requirements re: permit and regulations.

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Installing Residential Hvac Systems Task

7. Prepares RHVAC-project jobsite for system installation.

Sub-Tasks 7.01 Dismantles/removes existing equipment.

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7.02 Lays out materials in direction of flow.

Task 8. Installs home heating equipment.

Sub-Tasks

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8.01 Installs sheet metal components for home heating.

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8.02 Installs chimneys, breeching, and venting for home heating.

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8.03 Installs piping and tubing for home heating.

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8.04 Ties in low-voltage controls and high-voltage power supply to heating unit.

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8.05 Installs isolation equipment for home heating.

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Task 9. Installs home cooling equipment.

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9.01 Installs sheet metal components for home cooling.

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9.02 Installs refrigerant pipe/ tubing, and associated components for home cooling.

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9.03 Ties in low-voltage controls and high-voltage supply power supply to cooling unit.

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9.04 Installs isolation equipment for home cooling

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9.05 Installs ductless split air-conditioning and heat pump systems.

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10. Installs RHVAC specialty systems. 10.01 Installs heat pumps including geo-thermal and air-to-air types.

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10.02 Installs hydronic heating systems, including the hot-water, forced-air, and in-floor varieties.

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10.03 Installs passive cooling systems.

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10.04 Installs dual-fuel systems.

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10.05 Install sheet metal components and control circuits for electric furnaces.

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Task 11. Installs indoor-air quality (IAQ) equipment.

Sub-Tasks 11.01 Installs heat-recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy-recovery ventilators (ERVs).

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11.02 Installs central exhaust systems and exhaust fans.

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11.03 Installs IAQ accessories.

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Task 12. Installs operational and safety controls for system.

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Block D

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12.01 Installs single-zone and/or multi-zone systems.

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12.02 Installs control system components, devices, and accessories.

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Task 13. Commissions RHVAC system.

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13.01 Performs heating/cooling system start-up checks.

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13.02 Tests, adjusts, and balances the installed RHVAC system.

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13.03 Orients customer/client re: RHVAC system user-interface and inputs.

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Maintaining Residential Hvac Systems Task

14. Performs planned (‘preventive’) maintenance.

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14.01 Negotiates/interprets arrangements for system maintenance.

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14.02 Interprets inspection results re: warranty entitlements,

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14.03 Explains options re: compliance with warranty requirements.

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14.04 Offers and sells service/maintenance agreements.

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14.05 Completes and shares documentation re: new service/maintenance agreements.

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15. Provides emergency (unscheduled) 15.01 Completes and forwards warranty claims. maintenance service.

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15.02 Performs diagnostics.

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15.03 Determines/recommends remedial action, including notifications re: shut-off requirements.

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15.04 Assess costs/availability of parts/repairs.

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15.05 Performs repair.

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16. Analyzes existing and/or changing 16.01 Assesses risks/hazards and other key concerns for system conditions. whole system. 16.02 Initiates corrective action based on assessments and recommendations.

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