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Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems

Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS092
State Code
ODY59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor fixed fire protection systems.Fixed fire protection systems are engineered sets of components that work together to detect fires, alert occupants and extinguish fires. Fixed fire protection systems use a combination of dry chemicals and wet agents to suppress fires.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate fixed fire protection system plant, test fixed fire protection system plant, analyse fixed fire protection system plant faults, monitor and inspect fixed fire protection system plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generating facility as a fire systems operator. Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine fixed fire protection system plant status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection and field preparations for fixed fire protection system plant service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Fixed fire protection system plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of fixed fire protection system plant is determined in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate fixed fire protection systemplant
  • 2.1 Fixed fire protection system plant is operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Fixed fire protection system plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify fixed fire protection system plant abnormalities in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Test fixed fire protection systemplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Fixed fire protection system plant is observed for correct operational response in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Fixed fire protection system plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse fixed fire protectionsystem plantfaults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal fixed fire protection systems plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Fixed fire protection system plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor and inspect fixed fire protection system plant
  • 5.1 Fixed fire protection system plant is monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 5.2 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Fixed fire protection system plant problems, movements, and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
OAH11 UEPOPS317 Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems Unit of competency