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Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices

Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices

Unit of competency
National Code
PRMPFES46A
State Code
W9860
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2012
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
14/03/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for fire system technicians to decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, finalised design documentation, installation drawing, customer and organisational requirements, and comply with policies and procedures relating to ozone depleting substances (ODS), synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) and occupational health and safety (OHS).Note: Service technicians are not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state and territory regulations).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to decommissioning gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
  • 1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, including relevant state and territory building codes, to work procedures and clarify where necessary with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements in regard to ODS and SGG emissions, to decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
  • 1.3 Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and ODS, SGG and OHS policies and procedures.
2 Prepare to decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
  • 2.1 Organise necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises.
  • 2.2 Review decommissioning guidelines for system with relevant persons to satisfy customer requirements, manufacturer specifications, and legislative and industry requirements.
  • 2.3 Adhere to safety procedures according to organisational, customer and manufacturer requirements.
  • 2.4 Identify potential risks and hazards.
  • 2.5 Identify, select and check required tools,equipment and materials, and use safely and efficiently.
  • 2.6 Identify system components and materials.
  • 2.7 Check access to system is according to decommissioningguidelines and minimises disruption to customer or property.
3 Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
  • 3.1 Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices according to decommissioning guidelines; organisational, customer, legislative and industry requirements; and manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.2 Confirm all interface actuation control devices are isolated and appropriate signage, documentation and lock-off are in place.
  • 3.3 Disconnect manual, electrical and mechanical actuation control devices.
  • 3.4 Disconnect pneumatic actuation control devices, pilot and slave tubes and fittings.
  • 3.5 Connect transport caps on actuation outlets, plugs and locking devices.
  • 3.6 Disconnect container bank manifold connection components.
  • 3.7 Connect transport caps on valve outlets.
  • 3.8 Organise removal and transportation of gaseous agent containers to storage or reclaim facility in accordance with legislative requirements and OHS policies and procedures.
  • 3.9 Complete documentation and decommissioning sign-off requirements with relevantpersons.
  • 3.10 Leave decommissioning site clean and tidy with materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory legislative and industry requirements.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC159 CPPFES3046A Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuators Unit of competency
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