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Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers

Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPFES2021
State Code
OCW13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/01/2021
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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
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers at client premises. Service activities relate to the additional and permitted inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of fire extinguishers conducted only at three, five and six-yearly intervals according to the current Australian Standard for the maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment. The unit includes repairing and servicing extinguisher valves and internal components, recharging or refilling extinguishers, and hydrostatic pressure testing of suitable extinguishers. It does not cover hydrostatic pressure testing of carbon dioxide or wheeled extinguishers which can only be tested at an approved gas cylinder test station.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) are gaseous fire-extinguishing agents listed in Schedule 1 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 and by law, can only be handled by people who hold an appropriate extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL). This unit supports one or more EAHLs prescribed under the Act. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for service operation.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions to clarify service timeframes, client needs, and site and equipment locations.
  • 1.2 Discuss planned service procedures with relevant persons to clarify client needs and expectations.
  • 1.3 Plan work activities to prevent ODS and SGG emissions and comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory, work health and safety (WHS) and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Identify potential and actual breaches of rules and regulations associated with work instructions and take required action to ensure compliance according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 1.5 Select and use required spare parts, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.6 Arrange access to worksite and communicate with responsible entity and affected persons to advise duration and impact of planned service procedures and to ensure alternative safety arrangements are implemented.
  • 1.7 Identify and prepare to control hazards in the work area according to workplace requirements.
2 Inspect and test fire extinguishers.
  • 2.1 Inspect and test fire extinguishers according to relevant Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Inspect and maintain wheeled extinguisher carriage assemblies according to relevant Australian Standards.
  • 2.3 Rebuild extinguisher valve according to manufacturer requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
  • 2.4 Replace extinguisher valve according to manufacturer requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
3 Finalise service operation.
  • 3.1 Complete service records and report outstanding defects and recommended rectifications according to Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Check tools and equipment for faults, wear or damage and rectify or report problems according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.3 Leave client premises in a clean and tidy condition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC139 CPPFES2021A Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ6 CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification