Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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24/07/2026 5:08 AM AWST
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Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEQU001B
PUAEQU001B
State Code
WB923
WB923
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
07/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency to inspect, maintain and test a range of equipment according to organisation's procedures.
Notes
Elements and 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.
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.
Organisational procedures may include:
regulatory requirements
equipment manufacturer’s specifications and procedures
Australian Standards
industry practices
occupational health and safety requirements
maintenance schedules
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
operational directives
organisation’s procedures
manufacturer’s manuals
operations manuals
quality system documentation
induction documentation
workplace notices
operator’s manual
Reporting/recording procedures may include:
Verbal
record sheets or books
computer data bases
card systems
microfiche systems
maintenance schedules
Organisation’s standards may include:
Australian Standards
state/territory or federal standards
industry standards
manufacturer’s procedures
international standards
Response equipment may include:
ropes
hand tools
hoses
branches and nozzles
ladders
pumps
rescue tools
salvage tools
protective clothing and equipment
breathing apparatus
forcible entry tools
portable fire extinguishers
drip torches
maps
powered equipment
organisational specialist equipment
chainsaws
communications equipment
knapsacks
lighting equipment
first aid equipment
pumps
equipment required to undertake specific function such as compressor, generator, hydraulic pump
audible warning systems such as sirens, horns
visual warning systems such as lights
light crystal display signs
Global Positioning Systems
vehicle tracking systems
navigational systems
Inspection may include:
visual, auditory and tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of motorised equipment or seizure or physical failure of equipment
Maintenance may include:
lubrication checks
pressure checks
fuel and water checks
flow rate checks
sharpening
cleaning
flushing
Faulty/damaged equipment may include:
inoperative
not fit for purpose
operates ineffectively
defects
anomalies
not clean
physical damage
Organisational procedures may include:
regulatory requirements
equipment manufacturer’s specifications and procedures
Australian Standards
industry practices
occupational health and safety requirements
maintenance schedules
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
operational directives
organisation’s procedures
manufacturer’s manuals
operations manuals
quality system documentation
induction documentation
workplace notices
operator’s manual
Reporting/recording procedures may include:
Verbal
record sheets or books
computer data bases
card systems
microfiche systems
maintenance schedules
Organisation’s standards may include:
Australian Standards
state/territory or federal standards
industry standards
manufacturer’s procedures
international standards
Response equipment may include:
ropes
hand tools
hoses
branches and nozzles
ladders
pumps
rescue tools
salvage tools
protective clothing and equipment
breathing apparatus
forcible entry tools
portable fire extinguishers
drip torches
maps
powered equipment
organisational specialist equipment
chainsaws
communications equipment
knapsacks
lighting equipment
first aid equipment
pumps
equipment required to undertake specific function such as compressor, generator, hydraulic pump
audible warning systems such as sirens, horns
visual warning systems such as lights
light crystal display signs
Global Positioning Systems
vehicle tracking systems
navigational systems
Inspection may include:
visual, auditory and tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of motorised equipment or seizure or physical failure of equipment
Maintenance may include:
lubrication checks
pressure checks
fuel and water checks
flow rate checks
sharpening
cleaning
flushing
Faulty/damaged equipment may include:
inoperative
not fit for purpose
operates ineffectively
defects
anomalies
not clean
physical damage
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.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3859 | PUAEQU001A | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ15 | PUAEQU001 | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | Unit of competency |