Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rules and regulations may include:
environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
fire protection industry codes of practice
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
relevant Australian standards, including:
AS 1210 Pressure vessels
AS 2030 Gas cylinders
AS 3873 Pressure equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States.
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
manual-handling techniques
ODS, SGG and OHS requirements
PPE requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
ODS and SGG extinguishing agents may include:


Note: Listed using the format: product name (other names); use.

Check the latest amendments to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act for the current list of ODS and SGG extinguishing agents.
Blitz III (HCFC Blend D); used in flooding systems
CFC 11 (trichlorofluoromethane, CCl3F); may be found as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia)
FC 2 1 8 (CEA 308, CF3CF2CF3); used in flooding systems
FC 3 1 10 (CEA 410, C4F10); used in flooding systems
FC 5 1 14 (CEA 614, C6F14); used as a streaming agent
FE 227 (heptafluoropropane, HFC 227ea); used as a total flooding extinguishing agent - is a replacement for Halon 1301
FE 25 (pentafluoroethane, HFC 125); used in inerting and explosion suppression applications and retro fit to existing Halon 1301 systems
FE 36 (hexafluoropropane, HFC 236fa); used in portable fire extinguishers - is a replacement for Halon 1211 and Halon 1301
FE 13 (trifluoromethane, HFC 23); used as a total flooding agent
FE 241 (chlorotetrafluoroethane, HCFC 124); used as a total flooding agent for non-occupied spaces and as a streaming agent
FM100 (HBFC 22B1); used in portable fire extinguishers
FM200 (heptafluoropropane, HFC 227ea); used in chemical storage areas, clean rooms, communications facilities, laboratories, museums, robotics and emergency power facilities
Halotron (HCFC Blend B); used as a total flooding agent and streaming agent
Halon 1211 (BCF); used as a streaming agent - requires a special permit in Australia
Halon 1301 (BTM); used as a total flooding agent - requires a special permit in Australia
Halon 2402 (dibromotetrafluoroethane, C2Br2F4); limited use in military systems - requires a special permit in Australia
HCFC 22 (chlorodifluoromethane, CHClF2); used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia)
HFC 134a (unsymmetric tetrafluoroethane, CH2FCF3); used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers
NAF S III (HCFC Blend A); used as a total flooding agent - is a replacement for Halon 1301
NAF P III (HCFC Blend C); used as a streaming agent - is a replacement for Halon 1211
NAF P IV (HCFC Blend E); used as a streaming agent
SF6 (sulfurhexofluoride, SF6); used as an inerting agent for sealed high voltage switchgear.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Pressurising may include use of:
compressed air
nitrogen.
Leak detection tests:
must be performed according to:
relevant current Australian standards
organisational requirements
environmental regulations, such as those relating to ODS and SGG
may be performed using:
ultrasonic liquid level indicator devices
scales to weigh cylinders
electronic leak detection devices
leak detection solution
may be performed on:
container connections, valves and gauges
recovery and reclamation processing equipment pipework, connections and valves
fill processing equipment pipework, connections and valves.
Components may include:
connections
filters
hoses.
Defects may include:
faulty gauges
leaking:
gaskets
seals
seams
physical damage
rust or corrosion.
Method of recovery may include:
recovery via:
container head
container piercing.
Analysis may include:
full analysis required if recovered material is for an end user
no analysis required if recovered material is for destruction.
Documentation may include:
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances
codes of practice and regulations relevant to the receiving of goods
condemned container reports
container classification reports
corrective action reports
customer and supplier instructions
dangerous goods declarations
emergency procedures
equipment manufacturers' specifications
goods identification numbers and codes
job cards
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
quality assurance procedures
receiving documentation
record management system
service agreements
workplace procedures and policies.
Preparing containers for service may include:
applying container numbers and codes to containers
attaching labels to containers
fitting transport caps.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of recovery, reclaim and fill operations for ODS and SGG.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
comply with:
OHS regulations
ODS and SGG regulations (where required)
state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
conduct recover, reclaim and fill operations on a minimum of two different occasions, including:
identifying types of ODS and SGG containers, valves, labels and transport caps
using tools, equipment and materials effectively to complete recovery, reclamation and fill processing
preparing processing equipment for operation
preparing and assembling correct container and valve components
recovering and reclaiming ODS and SGG materials from different types of containers
filling different types of containers with ODS and SGG materials
pressurising filled containers
clearing fill and pressurising lines
sampling for analysis
interpreting quality control analysis data
performing leak detection tests on processing equipment and connections, and on recovered, reclaimed and filled containers
verifying by weight the recovery and reclamation processing of ODS and SGG materials
verifying by weight the correct filling of containers
labelling and filling different types of containers with ODS and SGG materials
preparing containers for service, fitting transport caps, and attaching labels, container numbers and codes to containers
packing filled containers according to work procedures
create and modify documentation according to work procedures
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
identify hazards and risks at work site
select and use workplace communication technologies and language in the workplace, including technical language
use safety techniques and PPE.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
actual or simulated work environment
range of containers to be used to recover and reclaim different ODS and SGG materials
range of containers and valve components to be filled with different ODS and SGG materials
assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books
necessary tools, equipment and materials
relevant procedure manuals and receiving documentation
necessary safety equipment and PPE.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.