Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Technical Description

Technical Description
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Construction and Building Technology
© WorldSkills International TD38 v7.2 WSC2019

WorldSkills International, by a resolution of the Competitions Committee and in accordance with the
Constitution, the Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the following minimum requirements
for this skill for the WorldSkills Competition.
The Technical Description consists of the following:
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 2
2 THE WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS SPECIFICATION (WSSS) .............................................................. 4
3 THE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND SPECIFICATION ..................................................................... 11
4 THE MARKING SCHEME .................................................................................................................. 12
5 THE TEST PROJECT .......................................................................................................................... 15
6 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION ............................................................................ 19
7 SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 20
8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 21
9 SKILL-SPECIFIC RULES ..................................................................................................................... 23
10 VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................................. 24
11 SUSTAINABILITY.............................................................................................................................. 25
12 REFERENCES FOR INDUSTRY CONSULTATION .............................................................................. 26
Effective 22.08.18
Stefan Praschl Michael Fung

Chair of the Competitions Committee Vice Chair of the Competitions Committee
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Date: 14.02.19 – v7.2 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL COMPETITION

1.1.1 The name of the skill competition is
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
1.1.2 Description of the associated work role(s) or occupation(s).
A refrigeration and air conditioning engineer works on commercial, residential, public, and industrial
projects, including transportation and storage. There is a direct relationship between the nature and
quality of the product and service required and the resulting cost and price; therefore, this branch of
engineering covers a wide range of products and services. It is also essential for the refrigeration and
air conditioning engineer to meet high and growing standards of service in order to comply with the
requirements of the customer and maintain and grow the business. Refrigeration and air conditioning
is closely associated with other parts of the construction and transportation industries at all stages and
is equally affected by rapid change in these sectors, including growing environmental trends, and
requirements.
The refrigeration and air conditioning engineer generally works inside domestic, commercial, or public
buildings during and after construction and production, and on projects of all sizes and types. He or
she will plan and design, install, test, commission, report, maintain, fault find, and repair systems to a
high standard. Work organization and self-management, communication and interpersonal skills,
problem solving, flexibility and a deep body of knowledge are the universal attributes of the
outstanding practitioner.
Whether the refrigeration and air conditioning engineer is working alone or in a team the individual
takes on a high level of personal responsibility and autonomy. From ensuring a safe and reliable
installation and maintenance service, in accordance with relevant standards (see below), through to
diagnosing malfunctions, upgrading and commissioning, and fault finding and correction, the skills of
concentration, precision, accuracy, and attention to detail at every step in the process are crucial.
Mistakes may be very expensive and damaging, while substandard work will significantly undermine
the performance of the building or equipment that it is intended to serve.
The cold chain plays a monumental role in modern global trade in all food commodities, and skilled
refrigeration and air conditioning engineers are crucial in this connection as well as supplying human
comfort at home and in buildings. Reducing environmental impact by using environmental friendly
refrigerants (low GWP-refrigerants), minimizing leakage, and reducing energy consumption (minimize
heat load and improve efficiency) is an important part of this skills contribution to a sustainable future
on Earth, because this reduces the consumption of fossil fuel like coal, gas and oil for electricity
generation.
Refer to the following International Standards:
• ISO 817:2014 Refrigerants - Designation and safety classification
• ISO 5149-1:2014: Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements
Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria
• ISO 5149-2:2014 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements
Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation
Part 3: Installation site
Part 4: Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery

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1.1.3 Number of Competitors per team
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a single Competitor skill competition.
1.1.4 Age limit of Competitors
The Competitors must not be older than 22 years in the year of the Competition.
1.2 THE RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document contains information about the standards required to compete in this skill competition,
and the assessment principles, methods and procedures that govern the competition.
Every Expert and Competitor must know and understand this Technical Description.
In the event of any conflict within the different languages of the Technical Descriptions, the English
version takes precedence.
1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Since this Technical Description contains only skill-specific information it must be used in association
with the following:
• WSI – Competition Rules
• WSI – WorldSkills Standards Specification framework
• WSI – WorldSkills Assessment Strategy
• WSI Online resources as indicated in this document
• WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations

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2 THE WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION (WSSS)
2.1 GENERAL NOTES ON THE WSSS

The WSSS specifies the knowledge, understanding and specific skills that underpin international best
practice in technical and vocational performance. It should reflect a shared global understanding of
what the associated work role(s) or occupation(s) represent for industry and business
(www.worldskills.org/WSSS).
The skill competition is intended to reflect international best practice as described by the WSSS, and to
the extent that it is able to. The Standards Specification is therefore a guide to the required training
and preparation for the skill competition.
In the skill competition the assessment of knowledge and understanding will take place through the
assessment of performance. There will only be separate tests of knowledge and understanding where
there is an overwhelming reason for these.
The Standards Specification is divided into distinct sections with headings and reference numbers
added.
Each section is assigned a percentage of the total marks to indicate its relative importance within the
Standards Specification. This is often referred to as the “weighting”. The sum of all the percentage
marks is 100.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project will assess only those skills that are set out in the Standards
Specification. They will reflect the Standards Specification as comprehensively as possible within the
constraints of the skill competition.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project will follow the allocation of marks within the Standards
Specification to the extent practically possible. A variation of five percent is allowed, provided that this
does not distort the weightings assigned by the Standards Specification.

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2.2 WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS SPECIFICATION
SECTION RELATIVE
IMPORTANCE
(%)
1 Work organization and management 10
The individual needs to know and understand:
• The health and safety standards that apply to the RAC industry
• How to recognize and respond to hazardous situations while
working in the RAC industry
• The safe personal protection measures while working in the RAC
industry
• How to apply manual handling techniques
• How to respond to accidents that occur while working in the RAC
industry
• The procedures for electrical safety when working in the RAC
industry
• How to apply basic electrical safety measures in the RAC industry
• The methods of working safely with heat producing equipment
(heat pumps) in the RAC industry
• How to safely work with refrigerant hot gas heating equipment
• The methods of safely using access equipment
• The methods of working safely in confined spaces
• The purposes, uses, maintenance, and care of all equipment,
together with their safety implications
• The purposes, uses, care, and potential risks associated with
materials and chemicals
• The first aid requirements and actions required for both minor and
major injury
• The use of new technologies as a work aid
• The working time associated with each activity
• The parameters within which work needs to be scheduled
• Principles and their application for good housekeeping within the
work environment
• How to apply environmental protection measures within the RAC
industry
• The applications of energy sources used in the RAC industry
• The importance of energy conservation when commissioning RAC
systems
• The methods of reducing waste, and safe disposal of materials in
the RAC industry
The individual shall be able to:
• Produce risk assessments and method statements
• Apply the respective health & safety legislation for the RAC industry
• Take responsibility for those working in the RAC industry
• Identify hazards and dangers to the workforce and members of
public where RAC work is carried out
• Identify and implement methods to control common hazardous
substances and prevent accidents or dangerous situations occurring
in the RAC industry
• Plan and perform safe manual handling of heavy and bulky items
including mechanical lifting aids

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• Prepare and maintain a safe and tidy work area at all times
• Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment in all RAC
activities
• Select and use appropriate hand tools to complete RAC tasks safely
and efficiently
• Apply first aid procedures for dealing with minor and major injuries
in the RAC industry and record near misses and accidents at work
• Safely use access equipment such as step ladders, extension ladders,
and mobile towers
• Identify common electrical hazards encountered during RAC
activities
• Demonstrate safe working practice for working with electrically
powered tools
• Identify how bottled gases and equipment should be transported in
the RAC industry
• Identify types of energy sources and uses in RAC
• Identify and apply basic operating principles of vapour compression
systems
• Plan work within time limits to maximize work efficiency and
minimize disruption
• Restore the work area to an appropriate condition
2 Communication and interpersonal skills 5
• The identities and roles of the members of the construction team
and the building services industry
• How to apply information sources
• How to communicate the technical language associated with the
skill with others in the building services industry
• The dynamics of working in a team and collaboration with other
related skill groups and teams to achieve task completion
• The working requirements of other trades either operating in the
immediate area or affected by the installation works
• The range and purposes of documentation, including text, graphical,
paper based, and electronic
• The standards required for routine and exceptional reporting in oral,
handwritten and electronic form
• The nature of the reports provided by measuring equipment,
together with their interpretation
• The required standards for health, safety, and environment,
customer service and care
• Read, interpret and extract technical data and instructions from
manuals and other documentation
• Communicate in the workshop by oral, written, and electronic
means using standard formats with clarity, effectiveness, and
efficiency
• Use a standard range of communications technology
• Respond to legislative requirements, customers’ needs face to face
and indirectly
• Use search methods to obtain specific and non-specific information,
specifications, and guidance

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3 Design refrigeration and air conditioning systems 15
• The standard units of measurement used in the RAC industry
• The detailed properties of materials and fluids used in the RAC industry
• Relevant Directives applicable to RAC industry
• The relationship and interactions of energy, heat, and power
• Principles of force and pressure and their application to RAC industry
• Principles of electricity and control circuits as related to RAC industry
• The detailed properties of fluids used in RAC industry
• The refrigeration and heat pump cycle
• Condensate drainage and secondary refrigerant circuits
• The information requirements for the design of a refrigeration or air
conditioning system
• The principles and conventions used in specifications and drawings
• The range of specifications and drawings in use, and their purposes
• The uses and limitations of the generally available drawing tools
• The types and use of electrical cables and devices for different
applications

• Appraise the purposes of the required systems
• Appraise the feasibility of locating the system within designated areas
• Calculate relative density of refrigerants to air and water
• Apply specialist knowledge of the principal applications and detailed
properties of solid materials
• Apply the principal applications and basic properties of fluids used in
the RAC industry
• Use the terminology associated with latent, sensible heat and fluid
change of state
• Carry out simple heat energy and power, force, and pressure
calculations
• Carry out simple electrical calculations i.e. ohms law, power
consumption, voltage, current, and resistance circuits
• Design an efficient refrigeration system that includes a range of heat
exchangers and refrigerant types; HFC, HC and those with low or zero
ODP and GWP
• Choose components and joining methods that ensure leak-tight
installation
• Design an air conditioning system that would serve a comfort cooling
application and also a full building application
• Produce simple drawings and specifications, using standard
conventions and symbols
• Estimate the cost/budget requirement for equipment and materials
• Select the required equipment and materials according to given criteria,
including price and environmental considerations
• Check the price and either order the equipment and materials or
amend the design of the system to maintain the budget

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4 Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning 30
• Specific health and safety requirements that apply to fitting and fixing,
servicing, maintaining, and decommissioning RAC systems
• The working principles and layouts of RAC and heat pump systems
• The procedure for fitting, fixing and testing materials, equipment, and
components in RAC systems
• The service and maintenance procedures for RAC systems, equipment,
and components

• Interpret diagrams, plans, and specifications for piping and electricity
routes
• Work safely with hot gas heating equipment in the RAC industry
• Prepare and, if need be, improve the area and surfaces which the
installation depends upon
• Itemize the required tools, components, and materials required for
installation
• Take and transfer measurements and angles from given drawings to
surfaces and piping materials
• Identify, check, and use various types of gases and equipment used for
joining materials in the RAC industry
• Safely drain oil and recover refrigerant
• Join similar and dissimilar materials commonly found in refrigeration
and air conditioning systems using a range of permanent and
accessible jointing methods (brazing)
• Fabricate and install mechanical materials and components according
to drawings and specifications
• Install electrical materials components and control devices according to
drawings and specifications
• Install ancillary components and systems found in refrigeration and air
conditioning systems such as condensate drainage, and leak detection
systems
• Use tools and equipment to apply pressure to test the strength of a
refrigeration system or any part of it (see e.g. ISO 5149.2:2014)
• Use tools and equipment to apply pressure to test the tightness of a
refrigeration system or any part of it (see e.g. ISO 5149.2:2014)
• Use tools and equipment to evacuate moisture and non-condensable
gases from inside a refrigeration system, and ensuring that the system
is dry and free of leakage
5 Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems 20

• How to interpret the design parameters of the given systems
• Safety standards relating to the handling and application of refrigerants
• Safe procedures for applying electrical supply to RAC systems
• How to set up safety controls and devices to satisfy design
requirements
• How to ensure the integrity of RAC systems
• How to ensure efficient operation of a system

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• Charge the system with the correct type and quantity of refrigerant for
efficient operation without leaking refrigerant to the environment
• Examine the system for leakage after commissioning, using direct or
indirect measuring methods (see e.g. ISO 5149.2:2014)
• Assess the refrigeration system for correct operation
• Assess the air conditioning system for correct operation
• Assess any secondary refrigerant or cooling system for correct
operation
• Assess the refrigeration or air conditioning system electrical installation
for correct operation
• Adjust refrigerant controls and flow devices for optimal system
performance
• Adjust electrical and electronic controls for optimal system performance
• Balance the air distribution systems
• Measure and record the RAC system operating parameters
• Ensure the availability of essential client documentation
• Provide training for the client operators
• Demonstrate the safe functioning and care of the system to the client
• Hand over the system to the client, while responding to all relevant
queries
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• The electrical standards that apply to the RAC industry
• The inspection and testing requirements of electrically operated RAC
services and components
• The procedures for safely diagnosing and rectifying faults in electrically
operated RAC services and components
• The layout and features of electrical circuits in RAC systems
• The procedure for safe isolation of the specific systems
• The procedure for carrying out a risk assessment prior to investigating
RAC systems
• The importance of the original design and operational parameters
• The impact of system isolation on client operations

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• Inspect and test electrically operated RAC system components
• Safely diagnose and rectify faults in electrically operated RAC services
and components
• Prepare and safeguard the area of work and its surroundings
• Carry out safe isolation of electrical systems
• Assess the refrigerant system for integrity and correct operation
• Replace faulty refrigerant system components
• Evaluate and test electrical wiring integrity prior to energizing
• Assess the electrical installation for correct operation
• Examine the whole system for leakage using direct and indirect
methods, knowing the parts most likely to leak
• Reclaim HFC and HFO refrigerant from systems without leakage to the
environment
• Safely purge natural refrigerants, like Ammonia or Carbon Dioxide
• Drain and refill compressor lubricant
• Restore the work area and its surroundings to its prior state
• Explain, advise, and report on findings, actions, and matters requiring
further attention
Total 100

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3 THE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND
SPECIFICATION
3.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

Assessment is governed by the WorldSkills Assessment Strategy. The Strategy establishes the principles
and techniques to which WorldSkills assessment and marking must conform.
Expert assessment practice lies at the heart of the WorldSkills Competition. For this reason it is the
subject of continuing professional development and scrutiny. The growth of expertise in assessment
will inform the future use and direction of the main assessment instruments used by the WorldSkills
Competition: the Marking Scheme, Test Project, and Competition Information System (CIS).
Assessment at the WorldSkills Competition falls into two broad types: measurement and judgement.
For both types of assessment the use of explicit benchmarks against which to assess each Aspect is
essential to guarantee quality.
The Marking Scheme must follow the weightings within the Standards Specification. The Test Project is
the assessment vehicle for the skill competition, and also follows the Standards Specification. The CIS
enables the timely and accurate recording of marks, and has expanding supportive capacity.
The Marking Scheme, in outline, will lead the process of Test Project design. After this, the Marking
Scheme and Test Project will be designed and developed through an iterative process, to ensure that
both together optimize their relationship with the Standards Specification and the Assessment
Strategy. They will be agreed by the Experts and submitted to WSI for approval together, in order to
demonstrate their quality and conformity with the Standards Specification.
Prior to submission for approval to WSI, the Marking Scheme and Test Project will liaise with the WSI
Skill Advisors in order to benefit from the capabilities of the CIS.

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4 THE MARKING SCHEME
4.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

This section describes the role and place of the Marking Scheme, how the Experts will assess
Competitors’ work as demonstrated through the Test Project, and the procedures and requirements
for marking.
The Marking Scheme is the pivotal instrument of the WorldSkills Competition, in that it ties assessment
to the standards that represent the skill. It is designed to allocate marks for each assessed aspect of
performance in accordance with the weightings in the Standards Specification.
By reflecting the weightings in the Standards Specification, the Marking Scheme establishes the
parameters for the design of the Test Project. Depending on the nature of the skill and its assessment
needs, it may initially be appropriate to develop the Marking Scheme in more detail as a guide for Test
Project design. Alternatively, initial Test Project design can be based on the outline Marking Scheme.
From this point onwards the Marking Scheme and Test Project should be developed together.
Section 2.1 above indicates the extent to which the Marking Scheme and Test Project may diverge
from the weightings given in the Standards Specification, if there is no practicable alternative.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project may be developed by one person, or several, or by all Experts.
The detailed and final Marking Scheme and Test Project must be approved by the whole Expert Jury
prior to submission for independent quality assurance. The exception to this process is for those skill
competitions which use an independent designer for the development of the Marking Scheme and
Test Project. Please see the Rules for further details.
Experts and independent designers are required to submit their Marking Schemes and Test Projects for
comment and provisional approval well in advance of completion, in order to avoid disappointment or
setbacks at a late stage. They are also advised to work with the CIS Team at this intermediate stage, in
order to take full advantage of the possibilities of the CIS.
In all cases a draft Marking Scheme must be entered into the CIS at least eight weeks prior to the
Competition using the CIS standard spreadsheet or other agreed methods.
4.2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The main headings of the Marking Scheme are the Assessment Criteria. These headings are derived in
conjunction with the Test Project. In some skill competitions the Assessment Criteria may be similar to
the section headings in the Standards Specification; in others they may be totally different. There will
normally be between five and nine Assessment Criteria. Whether or not the headings match, the
Marking Scheme as a whole must reflect the weightings in the Standards Specification.
Assessment Criteria are created by the person(s) developing the Marking Scheme, who are free to
define criteria that they consider most suited to the assessment and marking of the Test Project. Each
Assessment Criterion is defined by a letter (A-I). It is advisable not to specify either the Assessment
Criteria, or the allocation of marks, or the assessment methods, within this Technical Description.
The Mark Summary Form generated by the CIS will comprise a list of the Assessment Criteria.
The marks allocated to each Criterion will be calculated by the CIS. These will be the cumulative sum
of marks given to each Aspect within that Assessment Criterion.

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4.3 SUB CRITERIA
Each Assessment Criterion is divided into one or more Sub Criteria. Each Sub Criterion becomes the
heading for a WorldSkills marking form. Each marking form (Sub Criterion) contains Aspects to be
assessed and marked by measurement or judgement, or both measurement and judgement.
Each marking form (Sub Criterion) specified both the day on which it will be marked, and the identity
of the marking team.
4.4 ASPECTS
Each Aspect defines, in detail, a single item to be assessed and marked together with the marks, or
instructions for how the marks are to be awarded. Aspects are assessed either by measurement or
judgement.
The marking form lists, in detail, every Aspect to be marked together with the mark allocated to it .
The sum of the marks allocated to each Aspect must fall within the range of marks specified for that
section of the skill in the Standards Specification. This will be displayed in the Mark Allocation Table of
the CIS, in the following format, when the Marking Scheme is reviewed from C-8 weeks. (Section 4.1)
4.5 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING

There is to be one marking team for each Sub Criterion, whether it is assessed and marked by
judgement, measurement, or both. The same marking team must assess and mark all Competitors, in
all circumstances. The marking teams must be organized to ensure that there is no compatriot marking
in any circumstances. (See 4.6.)
4.6 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING JUDGEMENT

Judgement uses a scale of 0-3. To apply the scale with rigour and consistency, judgement must be
conducted using:
• benchmarks (criteria) for detailed guidance for each Aspect (in words, images, artefacts or separate
guidance notes)
• the 0-3 scale to indicate:
• 0: performance below industry standard
• 1: performance meets industry standard
• 2: performance meets and, in specific respects, exceeds industry standard
• 3: performance wholly exceeds industry standard and is judged as excellent
Three Experts will judge each Aspect, with a fourth to coordinate the marking and acting as a judge to
prevent compatriot marking.

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4.7 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING MEASUREMENT
Three Experts will be used to assess each aspect. Unless otherwise stated only the maximum mark or
zero will be awarded. Where they are used, the benchmarks for awarding partial marks will be clearly
defined within the Aspect.
4.8 THE USE OF MEASUREMENT AND JUDGEMENT

Decisions regarding the selection of criteria and assessment methods will be made during the design
of the competition through the Marking Scheme and Test Project.
4.9 COMPLETION OF SKILL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION

The skill assessment criteria are clear concise Aspect specifications which explain exactly how and why
a particular mark is awarded. The Independent Test Project Designer/Team is responsible for
developing the marking scheme to be applied by the marking teams, based on the WorldSkills
Standard Specification. An accompanying set of marking guidance should also be provided to assist
the marking teams with their assessment.
4.10 SKILL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

The Independent Test Project Designer/Team will decide on the marking criteria and the dimensional
tolerances to be included in the Marking Form and the Mark Summary Form.
The Chief Expert will divide the Experts into teams for the purpose of marking and setting up the
marking schedule in accordance with the requirements of subsection 5.3. Every team will mark a
similar percentage of marks. The Experts will be divided into marking teams made up of Experts from
at least three different continents with suitable industry and competition experience and will be led by
an English-speaking expert.
All teams should be on the workshop floor providing assistance to the Competitors where required
and observing for illegal or unsafe actions by Competitors.
The Experts must sign the written hard copy assessment sheet daily of their compatriot Competitor
and use it to verify with the data entered into the CIS, then sign the mark entry acceptance form. This
is done daily where possible.
Primary clarification and dispute resolution will be addressed by module ESR and DCE in the first
instance, in order to ensure a tiered management structure.
The Chief Expert may choose not to mark Competitor’s work but will be responsible for clarifying
disputes or inconsistencies in the final marking, if called upon by the DCE. The Skill Competition
Manager may also be involved in this process.

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5 THE TEST PROJECT
5.1 GENERAL NOTES

Sections 3 and 4 govern the development of the Test Project. These notes are supplementary.
Whether it is a single entity, or a series of stand-alone or connected modules, the Test Project will
enable the assessment of the skills in each section of the WSSS.
The purpose of the Test Project is to provide full, balanced and authentic opportunities for assessment
and marking across the Standards Specification, in conjunction with the Marking Scheme. The
relationship between the Test Project, Marking Scheme and Standards Specification will be a key
indicator of quality, as will be its relationship with actual work performance.
The Test Project will not cover areas outside the Standards Specification, or affect the balance of marks
within the Standards Specification other than in the circumstances indicated by Section 2.
The Test Project will enable knowledge and understanding to be assessed solely through their
applications within practical work.
The Test Project will not assess knowledge of WorldSkills rules and regulations.
This Technical Description will note any issues that affect the Test Project’s capacity to support the full
range of assessment relative to the Standards Specification. Section 2.1 refers.
5.2 FORMAT/STRUCTURE OF THE TEST PROJECT

The Test Project is a series of standalone modules.
The Test Project will be divided into two parts, part A and part B. Part A consists of the descriptions of
the tasks. Part B consists of the instructions to the Competitors, specifications, and operating manuals
of the equipment.
The Test Project may include any of the following standalone modules designed to test the skills of the
Competitors:
• Module one: Component fabrication and brazing;
• Module two: Refrigeration equipment, installation, commissioning, and adjustment;
• Module three: Air Conditioning equipment installation, commissioning, and adjustment;
• Module four: Heat Pump equipment installation, commissioning, and adjustment;
• Module five: Refrigerant fault finding and component replacement;
• Module six: Electrical fault finding and component replacement.

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5.3 TEST PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Overall, the Test Project must:
• Be modular;
• Be in accordance with the current Technical Description;
• Be in accordance with the current WorldSkills Refrigeration Standards;
• Comply with WorldSkills requirements and numbering standards;
• Be accompanied by a marking scale that will be finalized at the Competition in accordance with
subsection 4.7;
• Be supplied digitally and in hard copy;
• Contain a detailed material list;
• Be self-explanatory and include schematic diagrams and tables to minimize the requirement of
translation;
• Be accompanied by proof of function/proof of construction/completion in the set time etc. – as
appropriate to this skill category. For example, a photograph of a project done according to the
Test Project within material, equipment, knowledge, and time constraints;
• The marking criteria must be designed to mark the Test Project objectively;
• The Competitor must independently carryout the required modules of the Test Project using the
material and equipment provided by the Competition Organizer;
• Use low GWP refrigerants meeting Health, Safety, and Environment regulations;
• Use of fixed gauges in refrigeration circuit where possible for suction and discharge pressure is
recommended.
5.4 TEST PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The Test Project MUST be submitted using the templates provided by WorldSkills International
(www.worldskills.org/expertcentre). Use the Word template for text documents and DWG template for
drawings.
5.4.1 Who develops the Test Project or modules
The Test Project/modules are developed by an Independent Test Project Designer.
How and where is the Test Project or modules developed
The Test Project/modules are developed independently.

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5.4.2 When is the Test Project developed
The Test Project is developed according to the following timeline:
TIME ACTIVITY
C-6 Months The SCM and Independent Test Project

Designer/Team agree on the content of the Test
Project modules and finalize the consumables on
the Infrastructure List.
C-2 Months The Test Project is sent to the Director of Skills

Competitions
At the Competition (C-4) The Test Project is presented to Experts by the Skill
Competition Manager and/or the Independent Test
Project Designer/Team.
At the Competition (C-2) The Test Project is presented to the Competitors by

the Skill Competition Manager and/or the
Independent Test Project Designer/Team.
Competition Days The relevant Criterion on the Mark Form is given to

the marking team progressively, just prior to that
marking taking place.
5.5 TEST PROJECT VALIDATION

The Test Project is validated by proof of function/construction/completion in the set time as
appropriate to this skill competition. This includes photographs and operational specification of the
completed Test Project modules including material and equipment knowledge.
5.6 TEST PROJECT SELECTION

The Test Project is independently designed in line with the specifications described in the Technical
Description and is agreed to by the Skill Competition Manager and the Independent Test Project
Designer/Team.
5.7 TEST PROJECT CIRCULATION

The Test Project is circulated via the website as follows:
The Test Project is not circulated.
The Test Project will be developed by an Independent Test Project Designer/Team and presented to the
Experts at the Competition.
The working drawings will be provided to the Competitors no later than the Familiarization Day.

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5.8 TEST PROJECT COORDINATION (PREPARATION FOR
COMPETITION)
Coordination of the Test Project will be undertaken by the Skill Competition Manager in coordination
with the Independent Test Project Designer/Team.
5.9 TEST PROJECT CHANGE AT THE COMPETITION

The full Test Project will be presented to the Experts at the Competition on C-4 by the Skill
Competition Manager and/or Independent Test Project Designer/Team.
The Test Project is not expected to be changed at the Competition
However, due to circumstances relating to the Competition Organizer, such as material and equipment
availability and sponsors it may be necessary for the Test Project to have minor changes made at the
Competition to accommodate these circumstances.
The Skill Competition Manager is responsible for coordinating a CAD professional and/or the
independent designer to make any of the agreed minor changes (if any) to the plans. The amended
plans are given to the Competitors during their familiarization on C-2.
5.10 MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

Specific material and/or manufacturer specifications required to allow the Competitor to complete the
Test Project will be supplied by the Competition Organizer and are available from
www.worldskills.org/infrastructure located in the Expert Centre.
The list of major equipment, components, and tools required for the Test Project will be released in the
Infrastructure List and relevant operating manuals in English will be made available to all participating
countries and regions at least three months prior to the Competition.
The Test Project piping and wiring diagrams and specifications will be released with the project at the
Competition.

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6 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
6.1 DISCUSSION FORUM

Prior to the Competition, all discussion, communication, collaboration, and decision making regarding
the skill competition must take place on the skill specific Discussion Forum
(http://forums.worldskills.org). Skill related decisions and communication are only valid if they take
place on the forum. The Chief Expert (or an Expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be the
moderator for this Forum. Refer to Competition Rules for the timeline of communication and
competition development requirements.
6.2 COMPETITOR INFORMATION

All information for registered Competitors is available from the Competitor Centre
(www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre).
This information includes:
• Competition Rules
• Technical Descriptions
• Mark Summary Form (where applicable)
• Test Projects (where applicable)
• Infrastructure List
• WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations
• Other Competition-related information
6.3 TEST PROJECTS [AND MARKING SCHEMES]

Circulated Test Projects will be available from www.worldskills.org/testprojects and the Competitor
Centre (www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre).
6.4 DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT

The day-to-day management of the skill during the Competition is defined in the Skill Management
Plan that is created by the Skill Management Team led by the Skill Competition Manager. The Skill
Management Team comprises the Skill Competition Manger, Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert.
The Skill Management Plan is progressively developed in the six months prior to the Competition and
finalized at the Competition by agreement of the Experts. The Skill Management Plan can be viewed in
the Expert Centre (www.worldskills.org/expertcentre).

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7 SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations for Host country or region
regulations and WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment requirements for this Skill and the
following:
• All Competitors must wear appropriate PPE at all times in the workshop area including:
• safety glasses when using any hand, power, or machine tools or equipment likely to cause or
create chips or fragments that may injure the eyes;
• electrical safety gloves (rubber) for above 500V when live testing equipment.
• Competitors must keep their work area clear of obstacles and their floor area clear of any material,
equipment, or items likely to cause someone to trip, slip, or fall;
• Experts will use the appropriate personal safety equipment when inspecting, checking, or working
with a Competitor's project.
• All machinery and/or equipment must comply with the safety requirements of the Host Country;
.

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8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
8.1 INFRASTRUCTURE LIST

The Infrastructure List details all equipment, materials and facilities provided by the Competition
Organizer.
The Infrastructure List is available at www.worldskills.org/infrastructure.
The Infrastructure List specifies the items and quantities requested by the Independent Test Project
Designer/Team for the next Competition. The Competition Organizer will progressively update the
Infrastructure List specifying the actual quantity, type, brand, and model of the items. Items supplied
by the Competition Organizer are shown in a separate column.
At each Competition, the Experts must review and update the Infrastructure List in preparation for the
next Competition. Experts must advise the Director of Skills Competitions of any increases in space
and/or equipment.
At each Competition, the Technical Observer must audit the Infrastructure List that was used at that
Competition.
The Infrastructure List does not include items that Competitors and/or Experts are required to bring
and items that Competitors are not allowed to bring – they are specified below.
8.2 COMPETITORS TOOLBOX

Competitors are not required to bring a toolbox or tools as they are listed on the Infrastructure List.
8.3 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY

COMPETITORS IN THEIR TOOLBOX
Tools, materials, and equipment listed on the Infrastructure List cannot be brought to the Competition
by the Competitor.
The Competitor must bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Overalls or trousers with
tool pockets; and tool belts can be worn by Competitors.
8.4 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY

EXPERTS
Competitors are not allowed to use tools, equipment, materials, or consumables supplied by Experts.
8.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED IN THE SKILL

AREA
Competitors are not allowed to use their own materials or consumables for the work.
8.6 PROPOSED WORKSHOP AND WORKSTATION LAYOUTS

Workshop layouts from previous competitions are available at www.worldskills.org/sitelayout.

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The general layout of the workshop venue will be as below, ensuring that there is sufficient space for
the booth and for the Competitors working area as defined in below, which should not be less than
1200m² for 25 Competitors. For visitors it is desirable to have as many open barriers as possible to
have a view of the Competitors work.
Example workshop layout:

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9 SKILL-SPECIFIC RULES
Skill-specific rules cannot contradict or take priority over the Competition Rules. They do provide
specific details and clarity in areas that may vary from skill competition to skill competition. This
includes but is not limited to personal IT equipment, data storage devices, internet access, procedures
and work flow, and documentation management and distribution.
Not applicable.

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10 VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
Following is a list of possible ways to maximize visitor and media engagement:
• Interactive media display of trade;
• Posters and information bulletin boards in prominent locations;
• Display screens with footage of all Competitors;
• Presentations by sponsors in the VIP village;
• A working demonstration project be put on display during Competition to engage the visitor’s
interest.

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11 SUSTAINABILITY
This skill competition will focus on the sustainable practices below:
• Material recycling;
• Energy reduction, and innovation;
• Use of ‘green’ materials when possible;
• The Competition Organizer should organize as many tools as possible, also hand tools, to reduce
the Competitor toolbox requirements. The ideal is that the Competitors will not be required to
bring any of their own tools. The sponsors could supply everything with the agreement that
everything is returned after the Competition;
• Re-use of completed Test Projects after Competition.

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12 REFERENCES FOR INDUSTRY CONSULTATION
WorldSkills is committed to ensuring that the WorldSkills Standards Specifications fully reflect the
dynamism of internationally recognized best practice in industry and business. To do this WorldSkills
approaches a number of organizations across the world that can offer feedback on the draft
Description of the Associated Role and WorldSkills Standards Specification on a two-yearly cycle.
In parallel to this, WSI consults three international occupational classifications and databases:
• ISCO-08: (http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/stat/isco/isco08/)
• ESCO: (https://ec.europa.eu/esco/portal/home )
• O*NET OnLine (www.onetonline.org/)
This WSSS (Section 2) appears most closely to relate to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Engineering Technician: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3ce9c89d-6f1a-48b5-
942d-386e46e2fd06
and also to Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers:
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.01 and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers:
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.02
Adjacent occupations may also be explored through these links.
The following table indicates which organizations were approached and provided valuable feedback
for the Description of the Associated Role and WorldSkills Standards Specification in place for
WorldSkills Kazan 2019.
ORGANIZATION CONTACT NAME
The Norwegian HVAC and Refrigeration Stig Rath, Branch Manager, Refrigeration
Association (VKE)

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Stefan Praschl Michael Fung

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1.1 NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL COMPETITION

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1.2 THE RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT

1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

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2.1 GENERAL NOTES ON THE WSSS

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The individual shall be able to:

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The individual shall be able to:

5 Commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems 20

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6 Fault finding refrigeration and air conditioning systems 20

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3.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

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4.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

4.2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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4.5 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING

4.6 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING JUDGEMENT

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4.8 THE USE OF MEASUREMENT AND JUDGEMENT

4.9 COMPLETION OF SKILL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION

4.10 SKILL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

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5.1 GENERAL NOTES

5.2 FORMAT/STRUCTURE OF THE TEST PROJECT

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5.4 TEST PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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C-6 Months The SCM and Independent Test Project

C-2 Months The Test Project is sent to the Director of Skills

At the Competition (C-2) The Test Project is presented to the Competitors by

Competition Days The relevant Criterion on the Mark Form is given to

5.5 TEST PROJECT VALIDATION

5.6 TEST PROJECT SELECTION

5.7 TEST PROJECT CIRCULATION

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5.9 TEST PROJECT CHANGE AT THE COMPETITION

5.10 MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

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6.1 DISCUSSION FORUM

6.2 COMPETITOR INFORMATION

6.3 TEST PROJECTS [AND MARKING SCHEMES]

6.4 DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT

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8.1 INFRASTRUCTURE LIST

8.2 COMPETITORS TOOLBOX

8.3 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY