Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications relevant to the installation of gaseous fire-suppression systems. The unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify plans and drawings and their functions, recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations, identify key features and specifications on design documentation and installation drawings, read job specifications and recognise document status and amendment details.

The unit supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.

Application

This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for interpreting installation requirements for gaseous fire-suppression systems.

Regulatory Information

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

Pr-requisites

None.