Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 4 Invigilated Assessment (IA) 1 Total Qualification Time (5)

Qualification: Date Completed: 31 Jan 17 Unit: FIA AO Level 2 Environmental for Field Service Technicians Development Group: FD&A Development Group Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 4 Invigilated Assessment (IA) 1 Total Qualification Time (5) Assessment Method: Multi Choice and Short Answer Learning Outcomes: This unit is a generic unit required for a number of qualifications including; FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Design, Theory and Regulatory Requirements FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Installation, Theory and Regulatory Requirements FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Commissioning, Theory and Regulatory Requirements FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Maintenance, Theory and Regulatory Requirements It is not a requirement that this unit be completed before any other units in the in the above qualifications, but that successful completion is achieved before award of the qualification will be made. A successful pass needs to be recorded before inclusion in other units, it is not required that this unit be completed on each occasion. The following qualifications have been recognised as advanced of this unit and are therefore recognised as prior learning. Holders of the units/qualifications listed below, will not be required to complete this unit to achieve award of associated qualifications. The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management Plus The FIA Course F-Gas Certification for Service Technicians and The FIA Course Critical Uses of Halon Learners completing this unit will have gained knowledge and understanding of environmental law and specific requirements relating to their role as technicians. in the FD&A sector of the fire industry. In particular, learners will have a basic knowledge and understanding of Environmental Law, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Energy Consumption, F-Gas and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 1

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria A. Environmental Law Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: 1. Definition of what is covered under the term Environment in the UK a. Air b. Water c. Land 2. Who is responsible for protection of the environment in the UK a. EU b. Environment Agency c. Natural Resources Wales d. Scottish Environmental Protection Agency e. Department of the Environment Northern Ireland f. Local Authorities 1. State what is meant by the term Environment 2. State the requirements for the protection of and areas covered by laws pertaining to a. Air b. Water c. Land 3. List the agencies responsible for regulating/enforcing environmental law and their areas of responsibility Explanatory Notes: This unit is not only intended to provide awareness of Environmental law, which will serve to maintain regulatory compliance for both fire business and their clients, but will also provide a general understanding of the scale of regulations that are covered by the term Environmental Law. Further sections in this unit will pin down the regulations that are of specific application and interest to FD&A technicians. This section is intended to provide a broad brush awareness and understanding of the legislation and the regulatory bodies that enforce environmental law. 2

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria B. Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: 1. European Directive (2011/65/EU) Learners will be able to: 1. State the title of current EU legislation and provide a brief outline of its intent 2. UK Law (UK 2012 No. 3032) 3. What is and is not covered by the regulations 2. State the title of current UK legislation and an outline of intent 4. Compliance a. Self-Declaration b. Surveillance Activities 5. Exempted applications 6. Enforcement Authority a. National Measurement Office 3. State the substances covered by the legislation 4. State the requirements placed on manufacturers, importers and distributors to ensure compliance 5. State what activities may be taken by the regulators to ensure compliance 6. Provide a list of examples of exempted applications for substances restricted by the regulations 7. State who the enforcement authority is Explanatory Notes It is not generally the responsibility of the technician to ensure compliance with the RoHS regulations within components, as that will be covered by the manufacturer. However, awareness of the regulations and understanding of the necessity for compliance will help to ensure that compliant equipment is sourced and used. Where non-compliant equipment is identified the appropriate steps to be taken for its replacement with compliant components or if necessary for its legitimate use. 3

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria C. Waste Electrical and Electronic Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: Equipment (WEEE) 1. The WEEE regulations and their intent 2. Outline requirements of the regulations a. Producer b. Distributor 1. State the title of the WEEE regulations and their intent 2. Provide a summary of the requirements placed on producers and on distributors 3. Required markings on Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) covered by the regulations (crossed out wheelie bin and date mark) 4. The list of EEE included by the regulations and exemptions 5. Enforcement bodies a. Environment Agency (England) b. The Natural Resources Body (Wales) c. Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) (Scotland) d. Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) 3. State the requirements for markings on Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) 4. Provide examples of EEE covered by the regulations and where a comprehensive list of included EEE can be found 5. State examples of EEE which are deemed to be exempt from the regulations 6. State the enforcement authorities for each country of the UK and a brief summary of their powers and penalties that can be imposed. Explanatory Notes: It is not generally the responsibility of the technician to ensure that a company is compliant with WEEE, however they may be required to facilitate the return of Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE), to ensure that a producer or distributor fulfil their regulatory requirement. Understanding the regulations and a general awareness of the requirements they place on producers and distributors will ensure their part in maintaining compliance. 4

Regional knowledge and understanding will be required for the region in which the technician is employed, defined by the place of assessment for this qualification. Learners will also require regulatory awareness for other countries within the UK. 5

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria D. Waste Management Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: 1. The Waste Management Regulations a. England and Wales b. Northern Ireland c. The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2. Other regulations covered or amended by the Waste Management Regulations 3. Requirements for Operators under the Waste Management Regulations 4. Operations included within the scope of Waste Disposal 5. Operations included within the scope of Waste Recovery 6. Waste Carrier certificates 1. State the title and scope of the Waste Management Regulations 2. List other regulations that are either covered by the Waste Management Regulations or amended through paragraphs included in the Waste Management Regulations 3. Define what is meant by the term Operator under the Waste Management Regulations and provide a summary of the requirements placed upon them 4. Provide a list of operations defined under the term Waste Disposal and a brief description of each operation 5. Provide a list of operations defined under the term Waste Recovery and a brief description of each operation 6. Complete a Waste Carrier certificate intended for either the disposal or recovery of waste Explanatory Notes: The technician will understand the requirements for effective and compliant waste management, disposal and recovery so that their own activities and waste management ensures regulatory compliance for both the employer and the client. 6

Regional knowledge and understanding will be required for the region in which the technician is employed, defined by the place of assessment for this qualification. Learners will also require regulatory awareness for other countries within the UK. 7

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria E. Energy Consumption Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: 1. Government Policy on energy demand reduction in industry, business and the public sector 2. Benefits of energy reduction a. Financial b. Environmental 3. Measures currently available that will enable energy usage reduction a. Low energy equipment b. Energy generation c. Energy efficient buildings 4. Energy Efficiency Schemes a. CRC Energy Efficiency b. Green Deal 1. State the government policy on energy demand reduction 2. Explain the financial benefits to the company for energy usage reduction 3. Explain the environmental reasons for energy usage reduction 4. List measures that may be implemented and how they can be used to reduce energy consumption 5. Provide a summary of energy Efficiency Schemes and outline explanation of their intent Explanatory Notes While not specifically covered by legislation, there are a number of EU and UK Government requirements for the reduction of energy use. To that end, there are also a range of schemes available that are intended to aid businesses and the consumer in energy reduction measures. Regional knowledge and understanding will be required for the region in which the technician is employed, defined by the place of assessment for this qualification. Learners will also require regulatory awareness for other countries within the UK. 8

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria F. Ionising Radiation Regulations Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: IRR99 1. The title and main principles of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1. State the title of the ionising radiation regulations and their basic principles 2. The responsible authority for enforcement 3. Application thresholds 4. Definition and types of Ionising Radiation 5. Sources of Ionising Radiation 6. When notification is required 7. Format for notification 8. Exemptions 2. State the UK authority for enforcement 3. State the thresholds at which point Ionising Radiation should be monitored/reported 4. Define Ionising and Non Ionising radiation giving examples of each and their main characteristics 5. List sources of Radiation with particular reference to the Fire Protection Sector 6. State the requirements for notifying the regulatory authority 7. State who is responsible for reporting and the key information required 8. State where exemptions apply in reporting Explanatory Notes Ionising Radiation is present all around us, some of it natural background radiation, which varies according to where we are (Cornwall for example known to have above average rates of natural radiation). Other sources of Ionising Radiation being artificially in place, for example, where it is used for medical purposes. In the fire industry Ionising Radiation is present in very small quantities in certain types of detector. Technicians should be aware of the risks of 9

Ionising Radiation and any protection, monitoring and reporting measures that apply, as well as any limitations on the carriage, use and disposal of equipment containing Ionising Radiation Sources. 10

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria G. F-Gas Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: 1. The Kyoto Protocol and its intent 2. The legislation its application and use across the EU 3. Mutual Recognition rules 4. Regulating Authorities 5. Available Guidance and Standards 6. What F-Gases are and their use in fire protection 7. Individual responsibilities under the regulation 8. Application Thresholds 9. Leak Checking Requirements 10. Record Keeping, labelling and Certification 11. Global Warming Potential (GWP) Phasedown 12. Alternative agents to F-Gases 13. Equipment and components used in F-Gas system 1. State the intent of the Kyoto Protocol 2. State the title of the EU Regulation and provide a summary of its intent and requirements 3. Explain what is meant by Mutual Recognition and how it applies to working within the EU 4. State who is responsible for regulation and enforcement in the UK 5. State the penalties that may be imposed for non-compliance within the UK 6. List the Guidance documents available for F-Gas systems and provide a summary of their application 7. Explain what F-Gases are and list the F-Gases used for the fire protection sector 8. State the individual responsibilities placed by the regulation 9. Provide an explanation of system size and state the thresholds at which point systems are covered by the regulation 14. Manual Handling 11

15. System and Equipment Testing 16. Installing and Removal of container 17. Treatment of F-Gases 18. Transporting containers 10. State the requirements for leakage checking and the calculation thresholds for further action 11. State the requirements for record keeping and certification of the system, including specific information to be included 12. Provide a summary of the Global Warming Potential (GWP) Phasedown 13. List and provide a brief description of the alternative agents to F-Gases 14. Describe the system components their operation and safety considerations, including containers, valves and actuators 15. State the Manual Handling considerations and risks including ensuring fitting of the correct safety equipment, securing containers and lifting, transportation aids 16. State the method of system testing, carry out calculations and show results 17. State appropriate actions to be taken following system testing 18. State the process and methodology of installation and removal of system containers 12

19. Define the terms; a. Recovery b. Recycling c. Reclamation d. Destruction 20. Describe the process for Gas recovery 21. State the requirements for transporting pressurised containers in accordance with ADR regulations Explanatory Notes F-Gas is an effective and commonly used extinguishing agent used in both total flood and local applications. Technicians from both the FD&A and Portables sectors of the fire industry may be called upon to test and service systems containing F-Gases and are required by law to hold the appropriate qualification to carry out installation, servicing and decommissioning while preventing leakage. 13

Subject Knowledge Criteria Performance Criteria H. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Halon) Learners will have knowledge and understanding of: Learners will be able to: 1. The Montreal Protocol and its intent 1. State the intent of the Montreal Protocol 2. The Legislation, its intent and application 3. Regulating Authorities 4. Ozone Depleting Substances and their use 5. EU Regulations 2037/2000 and 1005/2009 6. Halon 1301 Critical uses 7. Halon 1211 Critical uses 8. Leakage checking 9. Controls on import and export 10. Statutory instruments 2011 No. 1543 11. Statutory Instruments 2009 No. 216 12. Equipment and components used in a Halon System 13. Manual Handling 14. Installing and removal of containers 2. State the title of the current legislation and provide a summary of its intent and requirements 3. State who is responsible for enforcement and regulation in the UK 4. State the penalties that may be imposed for non-compliance with the regulations 5. State the intent and requirements of regulation 2037/2000 6. State the intent and requirements of regulation 1005/2009 7. State the provisions for critical users of Halon 1301 8. State the provisions for critical users of Halon 1211 9. State the main intent and provisions of Statutory Instruments 2011 No. 1543 and Statutory Instruments 2009 No. 216 14

15. System tests and leakage checking 16. Treatment of Halon Gases 17. Transporting Containers 18. Waste Handling 10. Describe the system components their operation and safety considerations, including containers, valves and actuators 11. State the Manual Handling considerations and risks, including ensuring fitting of the correct safety equipment, securing and lifting containers and transportation aids 12. State the method of system testing, carry out calculations and produce results 13. State appropriate actions to be taken following system testing 14. State the process and methodology of installation and removal of system containers 15. Define the terms; a. Recovery b. Recycling c. Reclamation d. Destruction 16. Describe the process for Gas recovery 17. State the requirements for transporting pressurised containers in accordance with ADR regulations 18. State the requirements for safe disposal 15

Explanatory Notes Halon Gas is still used, all be it under very strict controls. Technicians are required, by legislation to ensure that Halon is only used where it is approved for critical users and that all measures are taken to prevent unnecessary leakage. It is also important, that recovered Halon Gases are treated accordingly, so as to prevent unnecessary leakage to atmosphere of these Ozone Depleting Substance. 16