Assessor Resource

CPCPFS3018A
Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial, and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations in commercial and domestic situations.

The unit requires the conduct of routine testing and maintenance of fire hydrant and hose reel installations in the full range of domestic and commercial situations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

CPCPCM2023A

Carry out OHS requirements


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to test and maintain fire hydrants and hose reel installations

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

as a minimum the ability to, given four faulty fire hydrants and hose reel installations, conduct routine testing and maintenance to diagnose and repair faults and perform component service, ensuring:

correct identification of the requirement and conduct of testing and maintaining the installations

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

access information

complete workplace documentation

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow and give instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

record test results in writing

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

conducting operational checks to confirm system is operating to specification

diagnosing faults and undertaking necessary repairs or replacement of faulty components

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

function and operation of system components

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice

process of testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations

relevant statutory and authority requirements related to testing and maintaining fire hydrants and hose reel installations

SI system of measurement

structural systems, building materials and building services

test apparatus and procedures

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

hazardous materials and substances

service lines

surrounding structures and facilities

trip hazards

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Australian standards

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment may include:

elevated work platforms

hand and power tools

ladders

scaffolds

testing equipment.

Materials include:

fire hydrants

fittings and connections

hoses

hose reels.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

state or territory statutory authority

statutory plumbing authority.

Information may include:

charts and hand drawings

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

NFPA and Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice

organisation work specifications and requirements

regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:

building codes

OHS and environmental requirements

plumbing regulations

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel connections

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plans, specifications, maintenance manuals, previous maintenance reports and equipment data are obtained. 
Safety (OHS) requirements associated with testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work. 
Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 
Tools, equipment and materials for testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability. 
Work area is prepared to support efficient testing and maintenance of fire hydrant and hose reel installations. 
Maintenance tasks detailed in maintenance schedule are performed to specification. 
Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments in accordance with standards and job specifications. 
Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate service procedure is selected. 
Equipment is safely isolated according to regulations and health and safety requirements. 
Faulty items or components are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures. 
Replaceable items are selected from manufacturers' catalogue. 
Replacement or service items are fitted in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and site specifications. 
Adjustments are made to equipment or components to ensure specifications are met. 
Operational check of system is carried out to ensure compliance with job specifications. 
Maintenance report is documented in format required by maintenance specification. 
Work area is cleared, with materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation. 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. 
Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with regulatory authorities and workplace requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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