This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct up to, and including five yearly routine service preventative maintenance, fault identification and repair of automatic fire sprinkler installations in new or existing, domestic or commercial structures.

It includes performing maintenance tasks following specifications detailed in maintenance schedules, removing faulty items or components and replacing equipment or components to meet specifications.

In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.