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Required Skills

Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to apply quality control requirements when accepting received system components and materials

customer service skills

language literacy and numeracy skills to

check procurement details of received gaseous agent containers and actuators

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

convert basic units of measurement and pressure

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

record and report information neatly and legibly

planning and organising skills to allow time to complete activities and prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

skills to work safely when

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

removing debris caused by installation operations in the work area

selecting and using equipment and materials for specific tasks

using power tools for example when holding work

technical skills to

interpret finalised design documentation and installation drawings

identify hazards in the work area in preparation for installation operations

remove transport caps according to manufacturer and organisational requirements

install manual and pneumatic actuators pilot and slave tubes and fittings

install system and components to match requirements of installation drawings

check pilot and slave tube connections are free from kinks and check for tightness

use detection equipment to find hidden utilities

Required knowledge

action to take when a breach of OHS ODS and SGG or other policy occurs

awareness of onsite work permit requirements

intent of Australian standard AS in relation to installation of gaseous agent containers and actuators

key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to fire protection equipment installation procedures including

EAHL requirements

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

purpose of the Building Code of Australia BCA

records and documentation required to install gaseous agent containers and actuators

relevant federal state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations including

antidiscrimination and diversity

equal employment opportunity

maintenance requirements for relevant hand and power tools

operation of various activating mechanisms

safety requirements for using tools equipment and materials

tool equipment and material selection for installation procedures for gaseous agent containers and actuators

types and purposes of relevant hardware items

types of electrical safeguards used to protect persons and property

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of the installation of gaseous agent containers and actuators in customers premises or simulated workplace

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

comply with site safety plan OHS regulations and ODS and SGG regulations where required and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

install gaseous agent containers and actuators in a minimum of two different settings including

identifying risk reduction measures

identifying selecting and assembling hardware and components

identifying selecting and using tools equipment and materials effectively to perform installation procedures on gaseous agent containers and actuators

checking procurement details and specifications of gaseous agent containers actuators and materials

applying quality control checks to gaseous agent containers actuators and materials

adhering to safety procedures during installation procedures

installing system components fittings actuators activating mechanisms and auxiliary shutdown interface as required by installation guidelines

completing workplace housekeeping requirements

creating records and documentation

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

actual or simulated work environment including gaseous agent containers and actuators

finalised design documentation and installation drawings for a gaseous firesuppression system

assessment documentation including training and assessment record books

necessary tools specialist equipment materials and spare parts

relevant manuals and other documentation including Australian standards

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Range Statement

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

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations

licensing arrangements

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

relevant Australian and international standards, such as:

AS 4214 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems

ISO 14520 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems – Physical properties and system design

NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems (US)

NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems (US)

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems (US)

note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments

relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as:

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

BCA

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian States.

Requirements may be confirmed with:

colleagues

managers

supervisors

team leaders.

Work procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers’ requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers

ODS, SGG and OHS requirements

personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements.

Checking compliance requirements may include:

undertaking commissioning tests detailed in Australian standards and manufacturers’ documentation to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system

reviewing documentation to ensure containers and actuators have been installed correctly and according to the system design.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

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 1301

Halon 1211 (BCF, Halon 1211 BCF, Bromochlorodifluoromethane) used as a streaming agent – requires a special permit in Australia

Halon 1301 (BTM, Halon 1301 BTM, Bromotrifluoromethane) used as a total flooding agent – requires a special permit in Australia

NAF-P-III (HCFC Blend C) used as a streaming agent

NAF-P-IV (HCFC Blend E) used as a streaming agent

NAF-S-III (HCFC Blend A) used as a total flooding agent

SF6 (Sulfurhexafluoride) used as an inerting agent in sealed high voltage switchgear

ODS and SGG extinguishing agents not commonly used in Australia:

Blitz III (HCFC Blend D) used in flooding systems

CFC-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 systems

FC-3-1-10 (CEA-410) used in flooding systems

FC-5-1-14 (CEA-614) used as a streaming agent

FE-13 (Trifluoromethane, HFC-23) used as a total flooding agent

FE-241 (Chlorotetrafluoroethane, HCFC-124) used as a total flooding agent for non-occupied spaces and as a streaming agent

FE-25 (Pentafluoroethane, HFC-125) used in inerting and explosion suppression applications

FE-36 (Hexafluoropropane, HFC-236fa) used in portable fire extinguishers – is a replacement for Halon 1211 and Halon 1301

FM100 (HBFC-22B1) used in portable fire extinguishers

Halon 2402 (Dibromotetrafluoroethane) limited use in military systems – requires a special permit in Australia

Halotron I (HCFC Blend B or HCFC-123) used as a total flooding agent and streaming agent

Halotron II (blend of HFC-143a and HFC-125) used as a total flooding agent and as a replacement for Halon 1301

HCFC-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.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

job scheduling systems and communication devices

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace

recording and reporting documentation and systems

relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs

relevant rules and regulations

standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.

System components and materials may include:

actuators (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical and manual operation)

agent discharge nozzles

agent distribution pipework and hose networks

container bank manifold connections

container discharge valves

control equipment

detection devices

extinguishing agent containers, such as tanks and cylinders

flexible discharge hose and fittings, including hose check valve connected between container valve and fixed pipework manifold arrangement

pilot and slave tubes.

Finalised design documentation may include:

finalised design documentation that meets the requirements of AS 4214 or equivalent that may include information about:

manufacturers’ information

material safety data sheets on agents and equipment

system concentration and calculations

technical bulletins.

Installation drawings may include:

installation drawings that meet the requirements of AS 4214 or equivalent and may include information about:

‘for construction’ drawings

‘as installed’ or ‘as built’ drawings.

Pre-tested or prefabricated components may include:

container with valve assembly

flexible discharge hose with fittings.

Acceptable condition may include:

use of safety devices

use of transport caps.

Tools, equipment and materials may include:

hand tools, including:

hammers

nail guns

pliers

screwdrivers

spanners

spirit levels

manual-handling aids, including:

hand trucks

hooks

lifting magnets and straps

suction grips

trolleys

wheelbarrows

power tools, including:

battery powered drills

hammer drills

servicing tools and equipment, including:

hydrostatic test equipment

recharging and pressurising equipment

safety equipment

scales

service tag punch

fire equipment spare parts, including:

anti-tamper seals

hoses

labels

nozzles

pressure indicators

seals

service tags

valves

non-licensed mechanical-handling aids, including:

cranes

hoists

manually-operated forklifts and pallet trucks.

Hardware components may include:

actuators

agent discharge nozzles

agent distribution pipework and hoses

bolts and nuts

container valves

control equipment

double-sided tape

extinguishing agent containers, such as tanks and cylinders

hex nipples

identifying signs

liquid adhesives

nails

pipe adaptor bush fittings

plugs

pneumatic detection devices

screws

support brackets

thread sealant.

Work permits may include permits to:

enter a work site

enter a restricted area within a work site

enter a work site at specific times

ensure that specific OHS requirements are met before entering a work site.

Safety procedures may include:

confirmed acceptable floor loading

container handing techniques

job safety analysis (JSA) performed for installation, in particular, manual handling.

Customer requirements may include:

confirming installation instructions

confirming variations to installation instructions

following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

providing non-routine or urgent services

providing routine services

sighting work permits

written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future services, such as maintenance.

Hazards may include:

environmental, including:

improper use of hazardous material and other chemicals

improper use or emission of ODS and SGG; emissions may be caused by:

transporting, storing and manual handling containers containing ODS and SGG agents

servicing and maintaining container valve assemblies

installing and removing container valve assembly, manifold connection components and activating mechanisms

conducting interface tests during commissioning, servicing and decommissioning procedures between container activating mechanisms, control and indicating equipment (CIE) and fire alarm systems

ergonomic, such as incorrect manual-handling methods

any source of potential harm

equipment in a work site

hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults

obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit points

people in a work site

work methods, plans and procedures.

Actuators (also known as actuation control devices) may include:

electrical operation: signal generated from the CIE panel as part of a fire alarm detection system

manual operation: by direct push lever or pull cable system

mechanical operation

pneumatic operation.

Auxiliary shutdown fire system and equipment:

may include:

auxiliary shutdown valves that interrupt fuel or electricity supplies before the extinguishing agent is discharged

may interact with:

air conditioning equipment

fire dampers

lock-out switches for gas extraction.

Documentation may include:

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

expense claims

job cards

maintenance record systems

manufacturers’ system documentation

product documentation

service agreements

test results and test reports.