Modification History
Release |
TP version |
Comments |
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PUA12 V2.1 |
Editorial changes. |
2 |
PUA12 V1 |
Layout adjusted. Application and Evidence Guide revised. |
1 |
PUA00 V8.1 |
Primary release on TGA. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment according to organisation's procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to workers who have either a primary role in the maintenance of equipment or are required to test and maintain equipment as part of an operational role.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific)
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Inspect response equipment |
1.1 Equipment is inspected in accordance with organisation's procedures. 1.2 Missing parts are identified and reported according to organisation's procedures. 1.3 Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded in accordance with organisation's procedures. |
2. Test response equipment |
2.1 Equipment is tested according to approved procedures and is fit for purpose according to organisation's standards. 2.2 Test results are recorded according to regulatory and organisation's requirements. 2.3 Defective equipment and sub-standard performance is reported and recorded according to organisation's procedures. |
3. Clean, maintain and restow equipment |
3.1 Equipment is cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisation's procedures. 3.2 Equipment records are updated according to organisation's procedures. 3.3 Equipment is recovered, restowed and made ready for future use. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential for this unit that competence can be demonstrated in organisational procedures for inspection testing, cleaning and servicing of response equipment. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency must be assessed in the context of applying organisation's procedures to equipment used in the workplace. Specific resources for assessment Access to relevant equipment is required. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Organisational procedures may include: |
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Organisational procedures may be specified in: |
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Reporting/recording procedures may include: |
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Organisation’s standards may include: |
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Response equipment may include: |
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Inspection may include: |
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Maintenance may include: |
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Faulty/damaged equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.