Required skills

skills to work safely when

manual handling

using hand and power tools

connecting pipe and hose joining components or systems

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

effective customer service skills

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

report and record documentation

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

Required knowledge

awareness that operating a fire hose reel may activate a booster pump

implications of crossthreading water connections

key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to inspecting testing and replacing fire hose reels including

OHS issues and requirements and actions to take when a breach of health safety or other policy occurs

purpose of the Building Code of Australia BCA

reasons for conducting a periodic maintenance schedule

reasons why activities related to work on reticulated water systems are restricted to licensed plumbers

steps and processes to be followed when unusual or nondocumented faults are found

importance of applying legislative requirements to job functions including possible outcomes and implications of not applying requirements

importance of completing documentation as required including possible outcomes and implications of not meeting requirements

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 inspecting and testing fire hose reels and replacing hoses and drums

In addition oral questioning may be used to assess the candidates knowledge of

potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements

types of defects that may be discovered

All practical demonstrations 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

identify potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements

apply understanding of the types of defects that may be discovered and

which of these may be repaired by a fire service technician

which repairs and replacement activities must be referred to a licensed tradesperson

inspect and test fire hose reels and complete required documentation

replace defective fire hoses and drums and complete required documentation

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

access to customer 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

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.

Rules and regulations may include:

Requirements may be confirmed with:

Work procedures may include:

Checking compliance requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Fire hose reels may include:

Maintenance schedule may include:

Customer requirements may include:

Documentation may include: