. Level 3 Air Conditioning Inspections for Buildings 1a. Course Framework (Day 1) PRESENTED BY Anthony Balaam aircon@stroma.com

LEVEL 3 Air Conditioning ENERGY ASSESSORS TRAINING Programme over the three days Day 1. - 7 presentations (1,1a,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,12 and 13) Day 2. - 5 presentations (5,6,7,8,9) Day 3. - 5 presentations (10,11,14,15,16) and use of the DCLGs’ software for a packaged system All the above can be found on the Stroma Web site www.stroma.com/course/postaircon3 Also detailed on your U.S.B hand out Any questions or clarity needed over this topic and slides 2

Course Framework Candidates must complete 5 Units of the 36 credit diploma plus the external examination The examination will assess Air Conditioning Energy Assessors detailed 1. knowledge 2. understanding of air conditioning systems 3. equipment across the scope of their inspection activities. Candidates must also submit for assessment a portfolio of evidence demonstrating that they have achieved the learning outcomes of the diploma Also, have carried out inspections of real systems .

Level 3-Professional Development Candidates need to complete the following Units:-

Level 3 - Air Conditioning Assessments

Level 3 - Air Conditioning Assessments A minimum of 3 air conditioning energy assessments drawn from the above table.

Level 3 - Air Conditioning Assessments

Level 3 - NCF to QFC Exemptions

Level 3 – External Examination Examination will cover 30 multiple choice questions over a period of 60 minutes, pass mark is 70% (21 questions correct) Subject area Number of questions in exam (total in bracket2) Unit1 The legislative Framework:- European legislation 1 National Legislation Air Conditioning Standards (3) Unit 2 Preparing for the energy assessment of Air Conditioning systems:- Preparation 3

Level 3 – External Examination Subject area Number of questions in exam (total in brackets) Unit 3 Air conditioning technology – (Simple/packaged systems):- Properties of Refrigeration and thermodynamics 3 Simple Air Conditioning plant components Simple Air Conditioning Plant Operation 4 Sizing of Air Conditioning systems 2 Air conditioning fault finding and recognition (15)

Level 3 – External Examination Subject area Number of questions in exam (total in bracket2) Unit 4 Inspect Simple/ packaged Air Conditioning systems:- Information review and preparations 1 Inspection of Simple/ packaged Air Conditioning systems 2 Recording information (4) Unit 5 Report on the energy performance of Air Conditioning systems:- Prepare Air Conditioning assessment reports 3

Level 3 – External Examination Subject area Number of questions in exam (total in bracket2) Air Conditioning assessment recommendations 2 (5) Total Questions 30

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content Candidates must satisfactorily complete all five units to achieve ABBE Level 3 DipACEAs plus exam Units Elements Unit 1 Conduct an Energy assessment in a safe, effective and professional manner:- Learning outcome 1 Comply with organisational and legal requirements at all times Learning outcome 2 Maintain health, safety and security at work Learning outcome 3 Develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues, professionals, clients and others Learning outcome 4 Conduct energy assessments in a professional manner Unit 2 Prepare for Energy Assessments of Air Conditioning systems

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content Units Elements Learning outcome 1 Know the information and techniques required to prepare an energy assessment Learning outcome 2 Clarify the requirements for an energy assessment Learning outcome 3 Develop and agree a method for the inspection with the client Learning outcome 4 Prepare and agree a clear and comprehensive scope of works with the client Unit 3 Demonstrate understanding of Simple/ packaged Air conditioning system inspections Know the operations and features of a Simple/ packaged Air conditioning systems

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content Units Elements Learning outcome 2 Know the relevant information relating to the energy performance of Simple/ packaged Air conditioning systems Learning outcome 3 Know the methods, techniques and equipment required for the inspection of Simple/ packaged Air conditioning systems Unit 4 Inspect Simple/ packaged Air Conditioning systems Learning outcome 1 Conduct the inspection following current best practice. Obtain information relating to the energy performance of Simple/ packaged Air conditioning systems Locate and inspect outdoor units

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content Units Elements Learning outcome 4 Locate and inspect indoor units with treated areas Learning outcome 5 Locate and examine cooling unit and heating system controls and temperature sensors Unit 5 Provide a report on the energy performance of a Simple/ packaged Air conditioning systems Learning outcome 1 Prepare the structure and content of the report. Learning outcome 2 Develop recommendations for the report Learning outcome 3 Develop the report Issue the report and clarify any areas as required by the client

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content

Level 3 – Qualification structure and Content

LEVEL 3 Air Conditioning ENERGY ASSESSORS TRAINING ANY QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK ON ANY SLIDE Any questions or clarity needed over this topic and slides 20

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