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Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets

Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPFES2011
State Code
OCW29
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
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets at client premises. Installation activities are conducted in compliance with requirements of the relevant Australian Standards and National Construction Code (NCC).The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for installation operation.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and plans to clarify installation timeframes, client needs, site location and equipment requirements.
  • 1.2 Discuss planned installation with relevant persons to clarify client needs and expectations.
  • 1.3 Plan work activities to comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC, regulatory, work health and safety (WHS) and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 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.
  • 1.5 Select and use required tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.6 Arrange access to worksite and communicate with responsible entity and affected persons to advise duration and impact of planned installation procedures and to ensure alternative safety arrangements are implemented.
  • 1.7 Inspect installation area and building surface to locate utilities and identify and prepare to control hazards according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.8 Select materials, hardware and installation procedures to suit building surface and product installation requirements.
2 Select, install and commission portable fire extinguisher.
  • 2.1 Select fire extinguisher and installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
  • 2.2 Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely fix extinguisher mounting brackets and fire extinguisher to building surface according to manufacturers’ instructions and Australian Standards requirements.
  • 2.3 Position and fix approved fire extinguisher location signs and labels as required.
  • 2.4 Commission extinguisher according to Australian Standards requirements.
3 Install portable fire extinguisher and fire cabinet combination.
  • 3.1 Select fire cabinet installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
  • 3.2 Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely install fire cabinet according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • 3.3 Position and fix approved fire extinguisher location and identification signs and labels as required.
4 Install fire blanket.
  • 4.1 Select fire blanket installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
  • 4.2 Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely install fire blanket according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • 4.3 Position and fix approved fire blanket location signs as required.
5 Finalise installation operation.
  • 5.1 Complete installation records according to Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 5.2 Remove waste from installation operation and leave client premises in a clean and tidy condition.
  • 5.3 Check tools and equipment for faults, wear or damage and rectify or report problems according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC136 CPPFES2011A Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ6 CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification