This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and maintain audible and visual emergency alarm systems and equipment in buildings with fire separated compartments. It does not include control and indicating equipment.

It includes working safely, inspecting, testing and maintaining emergency alarm systems, and completing required documentation.

This unit includes understanding the different types of systems and the relevant parts of the associated Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia and Building Regulations. Refer to the UEE Electrotechnology Companion Volume Implementation Guide for a list of Standards relevant to this unit.

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.). Where equipment has the capability to be connected to a telecommunications network, cabling registration may be required.

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.