Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct maintenance, fault finding and in-service testing of fixed fire protection systems. A fixed Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, maintain fixed fire protection systems, conduct in-service testing and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Note: Workplace practices The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Plan and prepare for work | 1.1 | Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 | Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed for work preparation | ||
1.3 | Resources are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures for compliance with job specifications | ||
1.4 | Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and interpreted, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.5 | Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification | ||
1.6 | Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.7 | Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.8 | Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2 | Maintain fixed fire protection systems | 2.1 | Dismantling of fire protection system equipment is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures |
2.2 | Faulty components are repaired or overhauled, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements | ||
2.3 | Replacement equipment or items are inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, to confirm compliance with fire protection system specifications | ||
2.4 | Modifications or alterations are undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements | ||
2.5 | Maintenance is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements | ||
3 | Conduct in service testing | 3.1 | In-service testing is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements |
3.2 | In-service testing is carried out, in accordance with relevant statutory regulations | ||
3.3 | Abnormalities, faults and deviations from fire protection system specifications are logged and reported to appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements | ||
4 | Complete work | 4.1 | Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 | Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.4 | Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.5 | Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Sectors
Electricity generation |
Competency Field
Maintenance |