Elements and Performance Criteria
- Fill SCUBA cylinders.
- Operate high pressure compressor according organisational safety procedures and manufacturers' specifications.
- Fill cylinders with air to correct capacity and pressure.
- Refit valve and clean and dry areas.
- Complete leak testing and documentation according to organisational requirements.
- Handle, store and restrain cylinders according to organisational safety procedures.
- Test organisation’s air purity regularly to ensure it meets standards.
- Visually inspect, SCUBA cylinders.
- Visually inspect cylinders prior to filling, according to organisational safety procedures and manufacturers' specifications.
- Identify any non-compliant cylinders, tag and isolate from use according to organisational procedures
- Remove cylinder boot and mesh, visually inspect exterior of cylinders for dents, gouges and corrosion.
- Operate high pressure compressor according organisational safety procedures and manufacturers' specifications.
- Fill cylinders with air to correct capacity and pressure.
- Refit valve and clean and dry areas.
- Complete leak testing and documentation according to organisational requirements.
- Handle, store and restrain cylinders according to organisational safety procedures.
- Test organisation’s air purity regularly to ensure it meets standards.