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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out maintenance
   • Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation
   • Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule
   • Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2. Carry out maintenance
   • Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained
   • Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage
   • Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions
   • Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements
   • Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements
   • Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage
3. Complete maintenance work inspections and documentation
   • Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements
   • Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements
   • Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Required Skills

Required Skills

Adapt to variations in firefighting equipment and systems on different vessels

Follow procedures to maintain firefighting equipment and systems

Interpret technical specifications related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

Recognise faults and problems related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

Take appropriate action to prevent pollution of marine environment

Required Knowledge

Faults that can occur with firefighting equipment and systems

Fire pumps and fire main systems

Fixed installations closing appliances and remote shutoffs

ISM Code safety management system

Organisational policies and procedures related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

Recommended maker instructions for repair equipment

Relevant regulations and codes of practice related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

Statutory and organisational requirements for documentation related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

Uses of hoses and nozzles

Valid survey certificates

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include attention to detail when completing documentation initiating timely action in response to deterioration or damage
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include access to marine operations site where maintaining firefighting appliances may be conducted tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments access is required to relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment	Practical assessment must occur in an appropriately simulated workplace environment andor appropriate range of situations in the workplace A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit direct observation of the candidate maintaining firefighting appliances direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

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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.
Firefighting equipment and systems must include:	Closing appliances Fire pumps and fire main systems Fixed fitted detection and suppression systems Fixed installations Foam applicators Hoses International ship-to-shore connection Nozzles Portable and semi-portable extinguishers Remote shut-offs Stretchers/ropes and lines
Deterioration or damage may include:	Incorrect stowage of equipment Lack of required maintenance

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