Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Legislative requirements may include:
relevant current Australian standards, includingAS1210, AS2030, AS3873 and AS4077
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes
fire protection industry codes of practice
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such asOzone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes.
Work procedures may include:
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers
specific customer requirements
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturer requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
ODS,SGG and OHS requirements
manual handling techniques
PPE requirements.
Relevant persons may include:
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
ODS and SGG materials are 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 which may include:
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 Halon1301
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.
Potential and actual breaches could be identified by:
direct observation
workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may include:
legal and organisational policies and guidelines
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to recover, reclaim and fill operations
OHS policies, procedures and programs
procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace
documentation and information systems and processes
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
OHS policies and procedures may include:
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
the OHS hierarchy of control
assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure
displaying signs and using barriers in work area
hazard and risk identification and reporting
risk assessment and control measures
incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures and instructions, including:
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
working safely around tools and equipment
working safely on ladders and raised platforms
recognising risks and hazards
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
using PPE, including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hats
earmuffs or plugs
appropriate gloves and overalls
sunhats
dust masks
equipment maintenance and use
use and storage of hazardous substances
first aid.
Pressurise may include use of:
nitrogen
compressed air.
Leak detection tests:
must be performed in accordance with relevant, current Australian standards, organisational requirements and environmental regulations, such as those relating toODSandSGG
may be performed using:
hand-held devices
leak test solutions
pressure valves (to determine if container can hold pressure)
ultrasonic liquid level indicator devices

may be performed on:
container connections, valves and gauges
recovery and reclamation processing line pipework, connections and valves
fill processing line pipework, connections and valves.
Components may include:
filters
hoses
connections.
Defects may include:
leaking seals
leaking gaskets
leaking seams
faulty gauges
rust or corrosion
physical damage.
Method of recovery may include:
recovery via container head
recovery via 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:
receiving documentation
goods identification numbers and codes
codes of practice and regulations relevant to the receiving of goods
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
dangerous goods declarations
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
equipment manufacturer specifications
workplace procedures and policies
job cards
customer and supplier instructions
service agreements
corrective action reports
container classification reports
condemned container reports
record management system.
Prepare containers for service may include:
apply container numbers and codes to containers
attach labels to containers
fit transport caps.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing their work tasks.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function.
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:
locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications
complying with OHS regulations, ODSandSGG regulations (where required), and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
communicating and working effectively and safely with others
on a minimum of two different occasions:
identifying types of ODSandSGG containers, valves, labels and transport caps
using tools, equipment and materials effectively to complete recovery, reclamation and fill processing
preparing processing lines for operation
preparing and assembling correct container and valve components
recovering and reclaiming ODSandSGG materials from different types of containers
filling different types of containers with ODSandSGG materials
pressurising filled containers
clearing fill and pressurising lines
taking samples for analysis
interpreting quality control analysis data
performing leak detection tests on processing lines and connections, and on recovered, reclaimed and filled containers
verifying by weight the recovery and reclamation processing of ODSandSGG materials
verifying by weight the correct filling of containers
labelling and filling different types of containers with ODSandSGG materials
preparing containers for service, fitting transport caps and attaching labels, container numbers and codes to containers
packing filled containers according to work procedures
creating and modifying documentation according to work procedures
identifying risks and hazards at work site
using appropriate safety techniques and PPE
selecting and using appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies.
Specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
actual or simulated work environment
range of containers to be used to recover and reclaim different ODSandSGG materials
range of containers and valve components to be filled with different ODSandSGG materials
assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books
all necessary tools, equipment and materials
relevant procedure manuals and receiving documentation
all necessary safety equipment and PPE.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Context of assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the workshop environment. Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time.
Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment.
All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.
Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations, where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)
Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders that demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for recovery, reclamation and fill processing of ODSandSGG materials.

Candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidate's organisation. One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace. (Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability.)
Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.
Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:
Acts, regulations and codes
Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the required recover, reclaim and fill operations
regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
relevant codes and regulations for the receiving of goods
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations, including ODSandSGG legislation, codes and regulations
organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
manufacturer and organisational specifications.