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Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems

Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPFS4012A
State Code
D7450
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2011
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2011
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems.It covers preparation for the work, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, physical testing and commissioning of the systems, and conduct of systems maintenance and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation.NOTE: All technicians performing work described in this unit that involves the handling of prescribed ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) extinguishing agents must hold an appropriate extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL).
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work.
  • 1.1. Drawings and specifications are obtained.
  • 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with commissioning special hazard fire suppression systems, and the workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
  • 1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.4. Apply knowledge and understanding of ODS and SGG legislative and industry requirements to commission, inspect, test and maintain activities for special hazard fire suppression systems.
  • 1.5. Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
  • 1.6. Tools, equipment and materials for commissioning and maintaining special hazard fire suppression systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
  • 1.7. Work area is prepared to support efficient commissioning process.
2. Identify system requirements.
  • 2.1. Service design requirements are identified and confirmed from job specifications and are in accordance with standards.
  • 2.2. Testing and commissioning requirements of special hazard fire suppression systems are identified in accordance with standards, authorities' requirements and job specifications.
3. Test and commission system.
  • 3.1. Special hazard fire suppression systems are checked to ensure type and installation conform to standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements.
  • 3.2. Operation of system is tested in accordance with job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements, including ODS and SGG legislative requirements, and is adjusted as required.
  • 3.3. System is commissioned to ensure correct operation in accordance with standards, and manufacturer and job specifications.
4. Maintain system.
  • 4.1. Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications or authorities' requirements.
  • 4.2. Replacement components are checked and fitted periodically and as required in accordance with specifications.
  • 4.3. Maintenance and repair of system are conducted observing maintenance schedule described in current Australian standard, and manufacturer and/or authorities' requirements, including ODS and SGG legislative requirements.
5. Clean up work area.
  • 5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures.
  • 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
  • 5.3. Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9678 CPCPFS4002A Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF884 CPCPFS4022A Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems Unit of competency
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