Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. This includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements. This unit applies to those required to maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive Ordnance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for maintenance |
1.1 |
Identify, analyse and confirm maintenance requirements of cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems |
1.2 |
Identify, acquire and confirm cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to be maintained |
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1.3 |
Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components |
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1.4 |
Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility |
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1.5 |
Monitor and maintain environmental conditions |
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2 |
Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems |
2.1 |
Inspect cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems |
2.2 |
Conduct authorised maintenance |
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2.3 |
Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans |
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2.4 |
Conduct and record required tests |
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3 |
Finalise the maintenance activity |
3.1 |
Return cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems to storage or transport condition |
3.2 |
Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools |
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3.3 |
Conduct housekeeping procedures |
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3.4 |
Maintain documentation and records |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9