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Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems

Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEC0026
State Code
OCB88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter and verify programs for fire protection systems.It includes programming fire protection systems that include multiple connected detection, warning and fire control devices and remote monitoring. It also includes working safely, using fire protection industry standards and protocols, entering system instructions, testing functionality of fire protection components and system operation, and documenting activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to enter operating instructions
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
  • 1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are assessed, reported and advice on risk control measures sought from work supervisor
  • 1.4 Extent of programming work is determined from job specifications and in consultation with appropriate person/s
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out fire protection work activities are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.6 Fire protection device installation is checked for compliance with job specification, industry standards and regulations
2 Enter software operating instructions
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Status of each function of the fire protection device is entered and their parameters set in accordance with manufacturer programming instructions
  • 2.4 Entered data is checked as meeting those specified by work activity and job specifications
  • 2.5 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.6 Programming is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services
3 Test fire protection device operation and report findings
  • 3.1 Fire protection device operation is tested in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Operating anomalies are identified and corrected in accordance with workplace procedure
  • 3.3 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.4 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Work completion is reported and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedure
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC589 UEENEEH163A Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems Unit of competency