Fire Protection Equipment Technician

Description

Installs, tests and maintains fire protection equipment and systems such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems, and foam generating equipment.

Description

This unit group covers Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Boat Builders and Repairers, Divers, Fire Protection Equipment Technicians, Gas Network Technicians, Optical Mechanics, Plastics Technicians, Railway Network Controllers and Shipwrights.

Tasks include

• Installs fire protection equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards
• Inspects and tests fire protection equipment and systems to ensure they are working properly
• Maintains and services fire protection equipment and systems to ensure they comply with regulations and meet performance standards
• Identifies, reports and repairs any faults or issues with fire protection equipment and systems
• Advises building owners about new fire protection equipment and systems