The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Legislative and industry requirements may include: | dangerous goods regulationsenvironmental regulationsfire risk management section of AS 5062 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipmentlicensing arrangementsmanufacturers’ system manualsOHS legislation, regulations and codesrelevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as Building Code of Australia (BCA)relevant Australian standards, such as:AS 5062 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipmentAS 3772-2008 Pre-engineered fire protection systems for cooking equipmentAS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipmentnote: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendmentsother relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:international shipping codesmarine codes for different Australian Statessystem approval listing, such as:CSIRO ActivFireFactory Mutual (FM)Underwriters Laboratories (UL). |
Requirements may be confirmed with: | colleaguesmanagerssupervisorsteam leaders. |
Organisational requirements may include: | job scheduling systems and communication devicespersonnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegationsrecording and reporting documentation and systems relevant OHS policies, procedures and programsrelevant rules and regulationsstandard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals. |
Non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems are: | fire protection systems consisting of:pipework with nozzle arrangement installed up to a maximum permitted design according to manufacturers’ pre-engineered limitation requirements and applicable Australian standard (note: no hydraulic calculations are required to size pipework or nozzles)supply of extinguishing agent of predetermined quantityfitted to: commercial cooking equipment, including:exhaust plenumsexhaust systemsassociated ducts and filtersfixed plant used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, marine, and power generation, including:engine baysfuel pumping skidsgenerators industrial vehicles used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, forestry and waste management, including:draglinesearthmoversgraderstrucksloaders. |
Checking system compliance may include: | applying inspection, test and survey requirements to equipment or systems to determine that they are: capable of operating as originally installed still suitable for the fire hazard or risk being protected, as no change in occupancy or use of the area protected has occurred since the system was installed or last modifiedproviding the coverage and protection needed to meet original design or performance requirements. |
Action may include: | advising customerdocumenting non-compliancemaking equipment safereporting, as required. |
Safety procedures may include: | awareness of electrical hazardsemergency proceduresfirst aidfollowing confined spaces proceduresrecognising hazards and risksusing personal protective equipment (PPE), including:safety glasses or gogglessafety boots or shoeshard hatsear muffs or plugsworking safely:around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlinesaround tools and equipmenton ladders and raised platforms. |
Customer requirements may include: | confirming or varying service instructionsfollowing sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premisesindustry requirementsinsurance requirementsproviding non-routine or urgent servicesproviding routine servicesproviding written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedulesighting work permitssystem specification. |
Relevant persons may include: | colleaguesmanagerssupervisors team leaders. |
Extinguishing agents may be: | foampowderwater mistwet chemicalcombination of any of the above when compatible. |
System components may include: | actuators:mechanicalpyrotechnicsolenoidagent discharge nozzlesagent distribution pipework and hosecontainer valvescontrol equipmentdetection devicesextinguishing agent containers, such as tanks and cylinderssupport brackets. |
Auxiliary shutdown devices transmit signals and may include: | air conditioning shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to stop air conditioningcooking fuel line shutdown signal to a gas solenoid valve on main inlet pipe supply to cooking appliancescooking power supply shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to isolate main electrical supply to cooking appliancessignal from fire system to shut off valve, relay or solenoid to isolate fuel and oil supplies or release pressure from hydraulic tanksvehicle or plant engine shutdown signal to engine emergency shutdown circuitry. |
Testing procedures may include: | dischargeleakspressurerechargingvisual inspections. |
Maintenance schedules may include: | Australian standardscustomer schedulessystem manufacturers. |
Documentation may include: | certificates of inspectioncorrective action reportscustomer recommendation formsequipment recommendation formslogbooksmaintenance record systemproduct documentationservice agreementsservice reportssystem manufacturer’s documentation. |
Work procedures may include: | assignment instructionsequipment manufacturers’ requirementsinstructions from colleagues, supervisor or managerPPE requirementsreporting and documentation requirementsspecific customer requirements. |