Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans, specifications, maintenance manuals, previous maintenance reports and equipment data are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools, equipment and materials for testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient testing and maintenance of fire hydrant and hose reel installations.
- Perform routine maintenance.
- Maintenance tasks detailed in maintenance schedule are performed to specification.
- Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments in accordance with standards and job specifications.
- Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate service procedure is selected.
- Repair and replace faulty components and test job.
- Equipment is safely isolated according to regulations and health and safety requirements.
- Faulty items or components are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures.
- Replaceable items are selected from manufacturers' catalogue.
- Replacement or service items are fitted in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and site specifications.
- Adjustments are made to equipment or components to ensure specifications are met.
- Operational check of system is carried out to ensure compliance with job specifications.
- Maintenance report is documented in format required by maintenance specification.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared, with materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with regulatory authorities and workplace requirements.