Required skills

decisionmaking skills to select correct first attack firefighting equipment for different types of fires

effective customer service

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

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

skills to work safely when

applying recommended manufacturers techniques for operating equipment and fire fighting

using firefighting equipment

Required knowledge

basic methods of locating a fire

correct use of fire extinguishers and hose reels on different classes of fire and implications of incorrect use

how fire can be spread by conduction convection radiation and direct burning

how water pressure influences the discharge distance for hose reels

key actions in a fire emergency commonly known by the acronym RACE

rescue

activate alarm

confine fire

evacuate or extinguish

meaning of secondary damage

reasons for cooking oil and fat fires requiring special attention

theory of fire including the triangle of combustion

types and operation of fire protection equipment classified as first attack equipment

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 using simulated fire situations Due to safety and cost factors methods of extinguishing class D E and F fires are confined to oral explanations and role play or simulations only

All practical demonstrations involving the use of simulated fires must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory

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 correct portable firefighting equipment for a particular type of fire

demonstrate the use of portable firefighting equipment

use portable firefighting equipment safely and correctly

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

actual or simulated work environment

portable firefighting equipment

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

CPPFESA Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems

CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems

CPPFESA Prepare for installation and servicing operations

CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.

Fire types may include:

Classifications of fires include:

Fire extinguishers may include:

OHS and workplace policies and procedures may belocated in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:

Hose reel types may be: