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Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEQU001
State Code
OAZ15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment. It includes inspecting response equipment, testing response equipment and cleaning, maintaining and restowing equipmentThe unit applies to personnel who have either a primary role in the maintenance of equipment or are required to test and maintain equipment as part of an operational role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect response equipment
  • 1.1 Equipment is inspected, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Missing parts are identified and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Test response equipment
  • 2.1 Equipment is tested, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards and is identified as fit for purpose
  • 2.2 Test results are recorded, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Defective equipment and substandard performance is reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Clean, maintain and restow equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment is cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Equipment records are updated, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Equipment is recovered, restowed and made ready for future use
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State Code National Code Title Type
WB923 PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment Unit of competency
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