Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test the integrity of enclosures protected by total flooding gaseous suppression systems. The unit covers working safely, conducting compliance tests using appropriate equipment and procedures, and visually inspecting and identifying non-compliance defects. It involves satisfying mandatory reporting requirements as well as general isolations and resetting associated with a gaseous agent fire protection system.

Application

This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for functional testing of fire protection systems.

Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and perform the functional tests as part of their work duties and according to work procedures and Australian standards, to verify that equipment functions as intended.

Regulatory Information

The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements. Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory limitations.

Pr-requisites

None.