This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct maintenance, fault finding and in-service testing of fixed fire protection systems.

A fixedfire protection system is a set of components that detecta fire, alert personnel and/or occupants and extinguishthe fire, they are actuated by smoke, flames or heat.

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

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 essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Electricity generation

Maintenance