Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain firefighting appliances

Maintain firefighting appliances

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB015
State Code
AUG37
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain firefighting equipment. It includes following a maintenance program, working safely, carrying out maintenance and completing necessary maintenance documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to carry out maintenance
  • 1.1 Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation
  • 1.2 Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Carry out maintenance
  • 2.1 Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained
  • 2.2 Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage
  • 2.3 Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage
3 Complete maintenance work inspections and documentation
  • 3.1 Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG361 MARB3001A Maintain firefighting appliances Unit of competency