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 by practical demonstration of the installation of a number of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets within customers’ premises to meet:

customer requirements

hazard present in the area to be protected

BCA and relevant Australian standards.

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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

select, position and install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets to meet hazard present in the area to be protected and according to BCA and relevant Australian standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to a customer’s premises or a simulated workplace environment

necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals, spare parts and relevant documentation.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

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.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems

CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.

Required skills

customer service skills

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner, verbally and in writing

record and report information neatly and legibly

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

planning and organising skills to:

estimate time to complete activities

prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

skills to work safely when:

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

applying safe work methods

using hand and power tools

Required knowledge

action to take when a breach of health, safety or other policy occurs

key features of legislation, regulations and codes applicable to selection, positioning and installation of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets to meet hazard present in the area to be protected

importance of compliance with legislation and standards, and implications of:

not applying legislative requirements to job functions

incorrectly determining the installation site for a fire blanket

incorrectly locating fire extinguishers and fire blankets

methods for determining the correct installation site for fire blankets

methods for locating hidden 240-volt power cables, gas pipes, water pipes and other relevant utilities

purpose of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and ‘deemed to comply’ requirements relevant to installation of extinguishers and fire blankets

reasons for installing portable fire extinguishers in fire cabinets

special requirements of aggressive environments, such as those with high moisture, dust levels or acidity

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.

Rules and regulations may include:

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as the BCA

relevant Australian standards, such as:

AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets – Selection and location

note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian States

requirements of Australian petroleum industry.

Requirements may be confirmed with:

colleagues

managers

supervisors

team leaders.

Work procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers’ requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager

personal protective equipment requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements.

Checking compliance requirements may include:

conducting commissioning tests detailed in Australian standard AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets – Selection and location, and manufacturers’ documents to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system

reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with relevant rules and regulations, such as fire safety statement for the building.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

job scheduling systems and communication devices

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

recording and reporting documentation and systems

relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs

relevant rules and regulations

standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.

Location surfaces may include:

brick

concrete

metal

plaster

plastic

wood.

Customer requirements may include:

confirming or varying service instructions

following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

providing non-routine or urgent services

providing routine services

providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future maintenance schedule

sighting work permits.

Fire cabinets may include types that:

accommodate one extinguisher

accommodate more than one extinguisher.

Fasteners should be appropriate to the location and may include those for:

fire blankets, such as:

cup hooks

screws

fire extinguishers and fire cabinets, such as:

expanding bolts

explosive powered fasteners

plugs

screws.

Documentation may include:

application for credit forms

certificates of inspection

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

expense claims

job cards

maintenance record system

motor vehicle fleet cards

petty cash vouchers

product documentation

service agreements.