Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to complete weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing procedures to verify that water-based fire-suppression systems function as intended. The unit involves working safely, isolating plant and interfaces, conducting compliance tests, visually inspecting, identifying non-compliance defects, fulfilling mandatory reporting requirements, and resetting water-based fire-suppression systems.

The fire protection technician is not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state or territory regulations).

Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory limitations.

Application

This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for functional testing of water-based fire suppression systems.

Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and perform the inspections and testing as part of their work duties to verify that equipment functions as intended, according to work procedures and relevant Australian standards. It does not apply to load or flow testing of water-based fire-suppression systems or pressure reducing or limiting valves.

The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements.

Pr-requisites

CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirements OR BOTH CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements AND CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations