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Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPFES2048
State Code
OCW16
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
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to receive and dispatch containers of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG).The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.ODS and SGG are gaseous fire-extinguishing agents listed in Schedule 1 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 and by law, can only be handled by people who hold an appropriate extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL). This unit supports one or more EAHLs prescribed under the Act. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to receive and dispatch ODS and SGG containers.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions to determine types and numbers of ODS and SGG containers and requirements for their storage and handling.
  • 1.2 Plan work activities to prevent ODS and SGG emissions and comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulations, work health and safety (WHS) and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 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.
  • 1.4 Select and use required tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Identify and prepare to control hazards in the work area according to workplace requirements.
2 Inspect and receive ODS and SGG containers.
  • 2.1 Check and verify containers and labels against consignment documentation, and record and report identified discrepancies.
  • 2.2 Weigh containers and record mass.
  • 2.3 Receive containers and complete documentation according to workplace requirements.
3 Classify received ODS and SGG containers.
  • 3.1 Identify types of ODS and SGG containers and their contents.
  • 3.2 Check containers to identify defects and condemn unusable containers.
  • 3.3 Label, isolate and make safe condemned containers according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Complete container classification records according to workplace requirements.
4 Safely handle and store ODS and SGG containers.
  • 4.1 Identify safe working loads and select manual-handling techniques, aids and movement paths for ODS and SGG containers.
  • 4.2 Use safe manual-handling techniques to unload, unpack, move and store containers to meet work instructions and storage requirements, and seek assistance as required to maintain safety while handling and storing containers.
  • 4.3 Record container movement and storage details according to workplace requirements.
5 Dispatch ODS or SGG containers and complete documentation.
  • 5.1 Check containers to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements for transport and storage.
  • 5.2 Store containers securely in readiness for dispatch according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 5.3 Perform leak detection tests on stored containers to identify leaks according to workplace requirements.
  • 5.4 Report identified leaks and make containers safe according to workplace requirements.
  • 5.5 Load and secure containers on transport vehicles according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 5.6 Complete documentation according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC149 CPPFES2048A Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ6 CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification