This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to receive and install gaseous agent containers, manifold connections, actuators and activating mechanisms at client premises. Gaseous agent containers may contain extinguishing agents which are ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG).

The unit does not cover any installation, maintenance, replacement or repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations.

A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.

ODS and SGG are gaseous fire-extinguishing agents listed in Schedule 1 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 and by law, can only be handled by people who hold an appropriate extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL). This unit supports one or more EAHLs prescribed under the Act. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.