NZQA Expiring unit standard 3225 version 6 Page 1 of 4 Title Commission hot water heating systems and diagnose hot water heating systems faults Level 5 Credits 20 Purpose This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work, in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector of the engineering industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: document the procedure required for commissioning a hot water heating system; measure and record the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the system; adjust the system for optimal operations and confirm its compliance after adjustment; collect information and reports on a heating system and inspect and observe its operation; diagnose, locate and repair system faults; and complete inspection and repair reports. Classification Mechanical Engineering > Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Available grade Achieved Entry information Critical health and safety prerequisites Prerequisite: Unit 3247, Pre-commission and inspect hot water heating systems or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Recommended skills and knowledge It is recommended that people undertaking this unit standard have knowledge of electrical circuitry and control systems and mechanical services plant, as evidenced by qualification as an electrical services technician, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Explanatory notes 1 Knowledge of hot water heating systems and the principles of their design and diagnosis is recommended. 2 System documents include documented operating and maintenance procedures or instructions for the system including manufacturer’s specifications and companyprepared operating and maintenance manuals. Competenz SSB Code 101571 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 3 3225 version 6 Page 2 of 4 System commissioning and operation must meet recognised codes of practice and documented safety procedures and safety plans (where these exceed code) for personal and work site safety, and obligations required under current legislation. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Prepare for commissioning the hot water heating system. Evidence requirements 1.1 Pre-commissioning checks are completed and comply with procedures laid down in system documents. 1.2 Commissioning method and programme are produced and recording sheets are prepared in accordance with company policies and procedures. 1.3 Design information relevant to system being commissioned is obtained. 1.4 Flow rates are confirmed for the system being commissioned. 1.5 Commissioning instruments are procured and calibrated in accordance with system documents. Outcome 2 Commission the hot water heating system. Evidence requirements 2.1 The system is test-run in accordance with system documents and commissioning method and programme. 2.2 Readings are taken and recorded from the system test-run. 2.3 Adjustment procedure planned for the system meets the performance levels and ranges specified in system documents. 2.4 System is adjusted and readings are re-checked for conformity to performance levels and ranges specified in system documents. Outcome 3 Complete hot water heating system commissioning documentation. Evidence requirements 3.1 System compliance with commissioning requirements is recorded in accordance with system documents. Competenz SSB Code 101571 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 3225 version 6 Page 3 of 4 3.2 Commissioning report is completed and actioned in accordance with system documents and company policies and procedures. 3.3 Maintenance manuals and operating instructions are checked and adjusted to meet commissioning report data and specifications. Outcome 4 Diagnose hot water heating system faults. Evidence requirements 4.1 Information on faults is collected from customer or operator and from maintenance reports in accordance with company procedures. 4.2 Faults are identified and diagnosed through observation of the system’s gauges, meters, instruments and other signs and deduction of the cause, in accordance with company procedures. 4.3 Faults are identified and diagnosed through tests as specified in system documents, of system componentry, in accordance with company procedures. Outcome 5 Repair faults in hot water heating system. Evidence requirements 5.1 Faulty system components, controls and equipment are repaired or replaced according to system documents’ specifications. 5.2 Faulty system components, controls and equipment are repaired or replaced according to company policies and procedures or warranties on replacement and repair. 5.3 If required, specialist services are obtained for the repair and replacement of faulty system components, controls and equipment. 5.4 System is test-run and adjusted for conformity to performance levels and ranges specified in system documents. 5.5 Documentation of faults diagnosed and repair action is completed in accordance with system documents and company policies and procedures. Replacement information Competenz SSB Code 101571 This unit standard, unit standard 3224, unit standard 3226, unit standard 3227, unit standard 3228, unit standard 3229, unit standard 3230, unit standard 3231, and unit standard 3232 have been replaced by unit standard 26330. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 3225 version 6 Page 4 of 4 This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place before the expiry date set out below. Status and review information Expiring date 16 July 2010 Date version published 16 July 2010 Expiry date 31 December 2016 Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0013 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Competenz SSB Code 101571 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016