| The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Rules and regulations may include: | building surveyor requirements, such as occupancy permitdangerous goods regulationsenvironmental regulationsfire protection industry codes of practicelicensing arrangements, such as extinguishing agent handling licenceODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulations, 1995OHS legislation, codes and regulationsrelevant Australian standards, such as:AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipmentAS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets – Selection and locationnote: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendmentsrelevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, including the BCAother relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:international shipping codesmarine codes for different Australian Statesrequirements of Australian petroleum industry. |
Requirements may be confirmed with: | colleaguesmanagerssupervisorsteam leaders. |
Work procedures may include: | assignment instructionsequipment manufacturers’ requirementsinstructions from colleagues, supervisors and managerspersonal protective equipment (PPE) requirementsreporting and documentation requirementsspecific customer requirementswork instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace. |
| ODS and SGG extinguishing agents may include: Note list format: product name (other names) use Check the latest amendments to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act for the current list of ODS and SGG extinguishing agents. | ODS and SGG extinguishing agents commonly used in Australia:FM200 (FE-227 Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea) used as a total flooding extinguishing agent and as a replacement for Halon 1301Halon 1211 (BCF, Halon 1211 BCF, Bromochlorodifluoromethane) used as a streaming agent – requires a special permit in AustraliaHalon 1301 (BTM, Halon 1301 BTM, Bromotrifluoromethane) used as a total flooding agent – requires a special permit in AustraliaNAF-P-III (HCFC Blend C) used as a streaming agentNAF-P-IV (HCFC Blend E) used as a streaming agentNAF-S-III (HCFC Blend A) used as a total flooding agentSF6 (Sulfurhexafluoride) used as an inerting agent in sealed high voltage switchgearODS and SGG extinguishing agents not commonly used in Australia:Blitz III (HCFC Blend D) used in flooding systemsCFC-11 (Trichlorofluoromethane) may be found as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia but may be found on incoming foreign vessels)FC-2-1-8 (CEA-308) used in flooding systemsFC-3-1-10 (CEA-410) used in flooding systemsFC-5-1-14 (CEA-614) used as a streaming agentFE-13 (Trifluoromethane, HFC-23) used as a total flooding agentFE-241 (Chlorotetrafluoroethane, HCFC-124) used as a total flooding agent for non-occupied spaces and as a streaming agentFE-25 (Pentafluoroethane, HFC-125) used in inerting and explosion suppression applicationsFE-36 (Hexafluoropropane, HFC-236fa) used in portable fire extinguishers – is a replacement for Halon 1211 and Halon 1301FM100 (HBFC-22B1) used in portable fire extinguishersHalon 2402 (Dibromotetrafluoroethane) limited use in military systems – requires a special permit in AustraliaHalotron I (HCFC Blend B or HCFC-123) used as a total flooding agent and streaming agentHalotron II (blend of HFC-143a and HFC-125) used as a total flooding agent and as a replacement for Halon 1301HCFC-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane) used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia but may be found on incoming foreign vessels)HFC-134a (Unsymmetric tetrafluoroethane) used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers. |
Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements may include: | actions by fire protection technicians, such as: failing to:carry out work procedures correctlycomplete documentation accurately report a system or component fault or malfunction to appropriate personnel making alterations to procedures, equipment or systems without prior authorisation from an approved authorityperforming:unauthorised workwork without appropriate qualification(s) or training working in an unsafe manner documentation anomalies observed by fire protection technicians, such as:incorrect or incomplete information or documentationmissing documentationsigned by unauthorised personnelequipment or system is identified as no longer fit for purpose, due to:component or system faults or malfunctions changes to:building structuresite usage or occupancyprotected assetfire protection equipment or systems not matching ‘as built’ or installation drawings. |
Action may include: | advising customerdocumenting non-compliancemaking equipment safereporting, as required. |
Organisational policies and procedures may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to: | documentation and information systems and processeslegal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegationslegislation relevant to service operationsODS and SGG policies, procedures and programsOHS policies, procedures and programsusing electronic job scheduling and communication devices. |
Australian standards are: | often referenced in state or federal legislationpublished documents developed by technical committees representing the stakeholdersset out specifications and procedures designed to ensure that a material, product, method or service is fit for its purpose and consistently performs or is performed in the way intended. |
Fire protection equipment may include: | delivery lay flat fire hosesdry powder fire-suppression systemsfire alarm monitoring systemsfire and smoke control features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systemsfire blankets and containersfire detection systemsfire hose reelsfire hydrant installationsfire pumpsetsfire sprinklersfixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systemsfoam fire-suppression systemsgaseous fire-suppression systemsmedium and high velocity water spray systemspassive fire and smoke containment systemsportable fire extinguishersportable foam-generating equipmentpyrogenic fire-suppression systemssmoke and heat alarmssound and intercom warning systemswater mist fire-suppression systemswet chemical fire-suppression systemswheeled fire extinguishers. |
Customer requirements may include: | confirming or varying service instructionscopy or details of occupancy permitfollowing sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premisesproviding non-routine or urgent servicesproviding routine servicesproviding written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future maintenance schedulesighting work permits. |
Hazards may include: | environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODS and SGGequipment in a work siteergonomic, such as incorrect manual-handling methodshazards associated with electrical or mechanical faultsobstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit pointspeople in a work sitesituations with a potential to cause losssources of potential harmwork methods, plans and procedures. |
OHS policies and procedures may relate to: | assessing work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work proceduredisplaying signs and using barriers in work areaemployer and employee rights and responsibilitiesequipment maintenance and usefirst aidincident and accident investigationOHS audits and safety inspectionsOHS hierarchy of controlrisk assessment and control measuressafe operating procedures and instructions, including:awareness of electrical hazardsemergency proceduresfollowing confined spaces procedureshazard and risk identification and reportingthose for working safely:around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlinesaround tools and equipmenton ladders and raised platformsuse and storage of hazardous substancesusing PPE, including:appropriate gloves and overallsdust masksearmuffs or plugshard hatssafety boots or shoessafety glasses or gogglessunhats. |
Tools and equipment required to cover range of installation and servicing procedures may include: | fire equipment spare parts, including:anti-tamper sealshoseslabelsnozzlespressure indicatorsseals and gasketsservice tagstrigger pinsvalveshand tools, including:hammerspliersscrewdriversspannersspirit levelsmanual-handling aids, including:hand truckshookslifting magnets and lifting strapssuction gripstrolleyswheelbarrowsnon-licensed mechanical-handling aids, including:craneshoistsmanually-operated forklifts and pallet truckspower tools, including:battery powered drillshammer drillsnail gunsservicing tools and equipment, including:hydrostatic test equipmentrecharging and pressurising equipmentsafety equipmentscalesservice tag punch. |
Hardware relevant to the wall surface and type of product to be installed or serviced may include: | boltsdouble-sided tapeexplosive powered fastenershanging bracketsidentifying signsliquid adhesiveslockslocksetsnailsplugsscrews. |
Building surface may include: | autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) wall, such as:Besser concrete blockHebel block wallbrick wallconcreteplasterboard rendered bricksteel sheetingstructural steel memberstiled wall. |