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This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for a service technician in the field to select and use tools and equipment to install and service fire protection equipment, systems and products and to access information given in relevant Australian standards to carry out servicing procedures. Understanding and knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework relating to installation and servicing operations are required as all preparatory work must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry and organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to occupational health and safety (OHS), ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG).
This unit of competency supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example: PRMPFES04B PRMPFES05B | |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of: locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications complying with site safety plan, OHS regulations and ODS and SGG regulations (where required) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements communicating and working effectively and safely with others in a minimum of two different settings: identifying and interpreting Australian standards relevant to installation and servicing operations demonstrating knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), occupancy permits and service bulletins from manufacturers identifying risk reduction measures preparing work area for installation and servicing operations identifying, selecting and assembling hardware identifying and selecting tools, equipment and hardware required to perform installation or servicing operations using tools, equipment and hardware effectively to perform installation and servicing operations adhering to safety procedures during preparation procedures completing workplace housekeeping requirements creating appropriate records and documentation. | |
The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace. This includes access to: actual or simulated work environment all necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals, spare parts and relevant documentation, including Australian standards assessment documentation training and assessment record books. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. | |
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace. Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstrations in the work environment or in a simulated work environment. | |
Oral or written questioning methods may be used to assess understanding of underpinning knowledge areas. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.) Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing various activities involving preparations for installation and servicing operations. Supplementary evidence may be obtained by relevant authenticated written correspondence from supervisors, team leaders or management staff. Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed. Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time. Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework: building Acts, regulations and codes Australian and international standards identified as relevant to preparations for installation and servicing operations environmental regulations manufacturer specifications organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS OHS legislation, codes and regulations. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations such as fire protection industry codes of practice OHS legislation, codes and regulations relevant current Australian standards, such as AS1851 and AS2444 Building Code of Australia (BCA) dangerous goods regulations licensing arrangements, such as extinguishing agent handling licence environmental regulations building surveyor requirements, such as occupancy permit other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes Australian petroleum industry requirements. | |
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers specific customer requirements assignment instructions equipment manufacturer requirements reporting and documentation requirements personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace. | |
team leaders supervisors managers colleagues customers. | |
direct observation workplace quality assurance teams. | |
legal and organisational policies and guidelines personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations legislation relevant to the service operation OHS policies, procedures and programs ODS and SGG policies, procedures and work instructions to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace documentation and information systems and processes use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices. | |
employer and employee rights and responsibilities the OHS hierarchy of control assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure displaying signs and using barriers in work area hazard and risk identification and reporting risk assessment and control measures incident and accident investigation OHS audits and safety inspections safe operating procedures and instructions, including: working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines working safely around tools and equipment working safely on ladders and raised platforms risk and hazard recognition emergency procedures awareness of electrical hazards following confined spaces procedures using PPE, including: safety glasses or goggles safety boots or shoes hard hats earmuffs or plugs appropriate gloves and overalls sunhats dust masks equipment maintenance and use use and storage of hazardous substances first aid. | |
delivery lay flat fire hoses fire alarm monitoring systems fire and smoke control features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems fire blankets fire detection systems fire hose reels fire hydrant installations fire pumpsets fire sprinklers fixed aerosol systems gas cylinder test stations gaseous fire suppression systems passive fire and smoke containment systems portable fire extinguishers dry powder fire suppression systems, including those where propellant gas is an ODS or an SGG road tank vehicles for dangerous goods smoke and heat alarms sound and intercom warning systems storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids water mist systems wheeled fire extinguishers. | |
delivery lay flat fire hoses dry powder fire suppression systems fire alarm monitoring systems fire and smoke control features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems fire blankets and containers fire detection systems fire hose reels fire hydrant installations fire pumpsets fire sprinklers fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems foam fire suppression systems gaseous fire suppression systems medium and high velocity water spray systems passive fire and smoke containment systems portable fire extinguishers portable foam generating equipment pyrogenic fire suppression systems smoke and heat alarms sound and intercom warning systems water mist fire suppression systems wet chemical fire suppression systems wheeled fire extinguishers. | |
providing routine services providing non-routine or urgent services confirming or varying service instructions copy or details of occupancy permit sighting work permits sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future maintenance schedule. | |
ergonomic, such as incorrect manual handling methods environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODS and SGG obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit points hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults any source of potential harm any situation with a potential to cause loss equipment in a work site people in a work site work methods, plans and procedures. | |
fire equipment spare parts, including: anti-tamper seals hoses labels nozzles pressure indicators seals and gaskets service tags trigger pins valves. hand tools, including: hammers spirit levels pliers screwdrivers spanners. manual handling aids, including: hand trucks hooks lifting magnets and lifting straps suction grips trolleys wheelbarrows. | |
non-licensed mechanical handling aids, including: cranes hoists manually operated forklifts and pallet trucks. power tools, including: battery-operated drills hammer drills nail guns. servicing tools and equipment, including: hydrostatic test equipment recharging and pressurising equipment safety equipment scales service tag punch. | |
bolts double-sided tape explosive powered fasteners hanging brackets identifying signs liquid adhesives locks locksets nails plugs screws. |
Fire Protection Equipment
Asset Maintenance
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