Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPFS3038

State Code
OCM41

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
3.00

Current Release Date
09/03/2021

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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

Description

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine service, maintain and repair fire hydrant and hose reel installations, in accordance with AS 1851 Routine inspection of fire protection systems and equipment. It excludes fire pump performance and booster connection flow testing. It applies to people who work on new or existing structures in commercial and residential settings.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan the work.

1.1 Access, read and apply fire hydrant and hose reel requirements relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
1.2 Identify and apply organisational work health and safety (WHS), including sign in, environmental requirements.

2 Prepare for work.

2.1 Identify and calculate materials required to complete the task.
2.2 Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
2.3 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
2.4 Select and check serviceability of appropriate tools, equipment and PPE.
2.5 Receive and check materials against the docket and order form for correct product, compliance with standards and acceptable condition and action discrepancies.
2.6 Apply AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment (Section 1) and routine service requirements for fire hydrant and hose reel installation.
2.7 Confirm correct location of fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations system design, installation and commissioning.

3 Test, repair and replace faulty components and perform systems checks.

3.1 Isolate system interfaces.
3.2 Carry out routine service up to five yearly frequency and maintenance tasks as detailed in AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
3.3 Identify faulty items or components and choose appropriate service procedure.
3.4 Remove faulty items or components, using appropriate tools and equipment and rectify.
3.5 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures and submit within specified timeframes.

4 Clean up.

4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF878	CPCPFS3038A	Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGC1	CPC32820	Certificate III in Fire Protection	Qualification
BGC2	CPC32420	Certificate III in Plumbing	Qualification