The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Legislative and industry requirements may include:
relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant current Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
system approval listing (SSL, FM and UL)
manufacturers' system manuals
dangerous goods regulations
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations
building surveyor requirements
other relevant legislation (including international and shipping/marine codes) relating to fire protection equipment.
Work procedures may include:
instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager
specific customer requirements
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers' requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
personal protective equipment requirements.
Relevant persons may include:
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by direct observation as part of workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:
legal and organisational policy/guidelines
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to the service operation
OHS policies, procedures and programs
documentation and information systems and processes
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
employer/employee rights and responsibilities
the OHS hierarchy of control
assessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work procedure
displaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work area
hazard and risk identification and reporting
risk assessment and control measures
incident/accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
safe operating procedures/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
utilising personal protective equipment including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hat
ear muffs or plugs
appropriate gloves and overalls
sun hat
dust mask
equipment maintenance and use
use and storage of hazardous substances
First Aid.
Aqueous fire suppression systems may include those fitted to fixed plant installations such as generators, air compressors and small machinery spaces.
Customer requirements may include:
system specification
insurance requirements
industry requirements
provision of routine services
provision of non-routine or urgent services
confirmation of, or variations to, service instructions
sighting work permits
sign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.
System components may include:
extinguishing agent containers (tanks/cylinders)
container valves
actuation devices
support brackets
control equipment
agent distribution pipe-work and hose
agent discharge nozzles
detection devices.
Documentation may include:
system manufacturers' documentation
job card
customer recommendation forms
service agreements
expense claims
application for credit form
equipment recommendation form
Fleetcard
corrective action report
petty cash voucher
certificate of inspection
product documentation
maintenance record system.
Maintenance schedules may include:
system manufacturers'
Australian Standards
customers'.
Safety procedures may include:
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
First Aid
utilising personal protective equipment including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hat
ear muffs or plugs.
Testing procedures may include:
discharge
pressure
leak
visual inspection
recharging.
Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.