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Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPFES2020
State Code
OCW04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine monthly, six-monthly and yearly inspections and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets at client premises. Service activities are conducted in compliance with requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and schedules specified in the relevant Australian Standards.The unit does not cover the completion of annual statements.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for service operation.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions to clarify service timeframes, client needs, and site and equipment locations.
  • 1.2 Discuss planned service procedures with relevant persons to clarify client needs and expectations.
  • 1.3 Plan work activities to comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC, regulatory, work health and safety (WHS) and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Identify potential and actual breaches of rules and regulations associated with work instructions and take required action to ensure compliance according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 1.5 Select and use required spare parts, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.6 Arrange access to worksite and communicate with responsible entity and affected persons to advise duration and impact of planned service procedures and to ensure alternative safety arrangements are implemented.
  • 1.7 Identify and prepare to control hazards in the work area according to workplace requirements.
2 Inspect and test fire extinguishers.
  • 2.1 Inspect and test fire extinguishers according to maintenance schedules of relevant Australian Standards.
  • 2.2 Perform permitted minor replacements or repairs to working parts according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Survey protected area to ensure compliance with NCC and Australian Standards requirements.
  • 2.4 Update maintenance record tags for inspected and tested fire extinguishers according to the relevant maintenance schedule.
  • 2.5 Report faulty fire extinguishers, and replace, repair, label as withdrawn from service or condemned according to relevant Australian Standards and workplace requirements.
3 Inspect fire blankets.
  • 3.1 Inspect fire blankets according to the requirements of relevant Australian Standards and record and report identified defects.
  • 3.2 Refold fire blanket according to manufacturer requirements.
  • 3.3 Report and replace faulty fire blankets according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Update maintenance record tags for inspected fire blankets according to the relevant maintenance schedule.
4 Finalise service operation.
  • 4.1 Complete service records and report outstanding defects, non-compliances and recommended rectifications according to Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Check tools and equipment for faults, wear or damage and rectify or report problems according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.3 Leave client premises in a clean and tidy condition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC138 CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ6 CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification