Course Title: Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4308 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Course Title: Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems.
It covers preparation for the work, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, physical testing and commissioning of the systems, and conduct of systems maintenance and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation. NOTE: All technicians performing work described in this unit that involves the handling of prescribed ozone depleting
substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) extinguishing agents must hold an appropriate extinguishing
agent handling licence (EAHL).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPFS4012A Commission and maintain special hazard fire suppression systems |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for work. 2. Identify system requirements. 3. Test and commission system. 4. Maintain system. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.