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 requirementsdangerous goods regulationsenvironmental regulations, including ODS and SGG codes and regulationslicensing arrangementsOHS legislation, codes and regulationsrelevant Australian and international standards, such as:AS 4214 Gaseous fire extinguishing systemsISO 14520 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems – Physical properties and system designNFPA 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 amendmentsrelevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as:Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989BCAother relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:international shipping codesmarine codes for different Australian States. |
Requirements may be confirmed with: | colleaguesmanagerssupervisorsteam leaders. |
Work procedures may include: | assignment instructionsequipment manufacturers’ requirementsinstructions from colleagues, supervisors and managersODS, SGG and OHS requirementspersonal protective equipment requirementsreporting and documentation requirementsspecific customer requirements. |
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. |
Checking compliance requirements may include: | applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standardsundertaking checks to ensure procedures are followed according to codes of practice relating to decommissioning. |
Action may include: | advising customerdocumenting non-compliancemaking equipment safereporting, as required. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | job scheduling systems and communication devicespersonnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegationsprocedures 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 programsrelevant rules and regulations standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals. |
Work permits may include permits to: | enter a work siteenter a work site at specific timesenter a restricted area within a work siteensure that specific OHS requirements are met before entering a work site. |
Decommissioning guidelines may include: | electrical systeminhibit switchlock-off valvemanifolds and valves, including:check valvesdirectional valvesdischarged indicatorsjoints and fasteningspressure reduction devicesmanual release devicesnozzlespneumatic equipmentrelease mechanisms, including:actuating pressure linesconnectionslocationmechanical releaseremarkssystem configurationtypes and features of gaseous agent containers, such as:charge quantitylabellocationmarkingmountingnumberorientationsizewarning signs and notices. |
Customer requirements may include: | confirming or varying decommissioning instructionsfollowing sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premisesproviding non-routine or urgent servicesproviding routine servicessighting work permitswritten or verbal confirmation of services provided and future services, such as maintenance. |
Safety procedures may include: | confirmed acceptable floor loadingjob safety analysis (JSA) performed for decommissioning, in particular, manual-handling tasks. |
Hazards may include: | environmental, including:improper use of hazardous material and other chemicalsimproper use or emission of ODS and SGG; emissions may be caused by:transporting, storing and manually handling containers containing ODS and SGG agentsremoving gaseous agent container valve assembly, manifold connection components and actuatorsconducting interface tests during decommissioning procedures between container activating mechanisms and control and indicating equipment (CIE) and fire alarm systemergonomic, such as incorrect manual-handling methodsany source of potential harmequipment in a work sitehazards associated with electrical or mechanical faultsobstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit pointspeople in a work sitetransport caps and safety deviceswork methods, plans and procedures. |
Tools, equipment and materials may include: | hand tools, including:hammersplierspower tools, including battery drillsscrewdriversspannersmanual-handling aids, including:hand truckshookslifting magnetslifting strapssuction gripstrolleyswheelbarrowsfire equipment spare parts, including:anti-tamper sealshoseslabelsnozzlespressure indicatorssealsservice tagsvalvesnon-licensed mechanical-handling aids, including:craneshoistsmanually-operated forklifts and pallet trucks. |
System components and materials may include: | actuators agent discharge nozzlesagent distribution pipework and hose networkscontrol equipmentdetection devicesfittings between container valvesflexible discharge hose and fittings, including hose check valve connected between container valve and fixed pipework manifold arrangementgaseous agent container bank manifold connectionsgaseous agent container discharge valvesgaseous agent containers, such as tanks and cylinderspilot and slave tubes. |
Actuators (also known as actuation control devices) may include: | electrical operation: signal generated from CIE panel as part of a fire alarm detection systemmanual operation: by direct push lever or pull cable systemmechanical operationpneumatic operation. |
Documentation may include: | corrective action reportscustomer recommendation formsequipment recommendation formsexpense claimsjob cardsmaintenance record systemmanufacturers’ system documentationproduct documentationservice agreementstest results and test reports. |