Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Drawings and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with commissioning special hazard fire suppression systems, and the workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of ODS and SGG legislative and industry requirements to commission, inspect, test and maintain activities for special hazard fire suppression systems.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools, equipment and materials for commissioning and maintaining special hazard fire suppression systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient commissioning process.
- Identify system requirements.
- Test and commission system.
- Special hazard fire suppression systems are checked to ensure type and installation conform to standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements.
- Operation of system is tested in accordance with job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements, including ODS and SGG legislative requirements, and is adjusted as required.
- System is commissioned to ensure correct operation in accordance with standards, and manufacturer and job specifications.
- Maintain system.
- Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications or authorities' requirements.
- Replacement components are checked and fitted periodically and as required in accordance with specifications.
- Maintenance and repair of system are conducted observing maintenance schedule described in current Australian standard, and manufacturer and/or authorities' requirements, including ODS and SGG legislative requirements.
- Clean up work area.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures.
- 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 workplace requirements.