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Install and maintain emergency safety systems

Install and maintain emergency safety systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0049
State Code
OCB47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain fire and smoke control, emergency power supplies and early warning systems in buildings and premises.It includes working safely to install and maintain emergency safety systems to relevant industry standards, complying with maintenance schedules and completing documentation.Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevated work platforms (EWPs), powder-operated fixing tools, power-operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control and lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install and maintain emergency safety systems
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, health and safety risks assessed and existing risk control measures and workplace procedures implemented
  • 1.3 Installation and/or maintenance is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced appropriately
  • 1.4 Nature and location of work is determined from workplace documentation or appropriate person/s to determine the scope of work
  • 1.5 Location of apparatus and associated equipment is planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and regulations
  • 1.6 Advice is sought from appropriate person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.7 Material for the installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.9 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with job specifications
2 Install and maintain emergency safety systems
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apparatus and associated equipment are installed or maintained to comply with relevant industry technical standards, job specifications and requirements with sufficient access to enable terminations for adjustment and maintenance
  • 2.5 Wiring is terminated at apparatus and associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and functional and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s, documented and acted upon in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.7 Ongoing checks of the quality of installed apparatus are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Apparatus installation is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
3 Complete and report on installation or maintenance activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Final inspections and tests are made to ensure the installed or maintained apparatus conforms to job requirements
  • 3.4 'As-installed' emergency safety systems apparatus and associated equipment are documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC474 UEENEEG113A Install and maintain emergency safety systems Unit of competency