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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the maintenance of fire extinguishers
  2. Maintain fire extinguishers
  3. Finalise the maintenance operation

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply environmental constraints

apply operational safety

apply relevant WHS requirements

communicate orally and in writing

conduct tests

identify and select appropriate tools and equipment

identify appropriate cartridge operated fire extinguishers

maintain documentation

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

colour coding marking and labels

documentation requirements

effects of environmental conditions

maintenance procedures

operational safety

operations characteristics and limitations of cartridge operated fire extinguishers to be maintained

operations characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance

relevant WHS requirements

testing procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with

organisational safety requirements

appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining fire extinguishers

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

work safely within an explosive ordnance environment

calculate and apply net explosive quantity

assess and apply compatibility

conduct relevant tests

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in the storage distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance including a licensed explosive site

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

DEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Cartridge operated fire extinguishers may include:

All items currently on the Australian Defence Force in-service Cartridge operated fire extinguisher inventory

Cartridge operated fire extinguishers in aircraft and armoured vehicles

Technical references may include:

Orders and instructions

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Other publications

Relevant maintenance may include:

Arming and de-arming

Cartridge fitment

Cleaning

Components change out

Painting

Tests may include:

Continuity tests

Gauging

Measuring

Processing may include:

Forwarding components for disposal, storage or testing and may include some additional preparation such as packaging

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance