Required skills

skills to work safely when

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

performing manualhandling tasks

using hand and power tools

customer service skills

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

find and use relevant information

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

record and report information neatly and legibly

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

dangers of mixing extinguishing agents

disposal requirements for waste products

key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to selecting positioning inspecting and testing installed fire extinguishers and fire blankets to meet hazard present in the area to be protected including

importance of applying legislative requirements to job functions and implications of noncompliance

implications and outcomes of applying incorrect servicing procedures both for the customer and the organisation

key procedures and licence requirements detailed in ozone depleting substances ODS and synthetic greenhouse gases SGG code of practice relevant to handling transporting inspecting and testing extinguishers with ODS and SGG agents

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

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

reasons for

conforming to environmental protection authority EPA regulations or equivalent with respect to discharge tests

ensuring gauges and scales are calibrated regularly

folding fire blankets according to manufacturers instructions

following customers workplace procedures and guidelines

informing customers of changes to Australian standards

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

types and quantities of spare parts that should be carried in the service vehicle

types of extinguisher operation

cartridge

rechargeable and nonrechargeable

reversible

stored pressure

types of extinguishing agents

water

foam

wet chemical

powder

carbon dioxide

vaporising liquid

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 extinguishers and inspecting fire blankets

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

conduct inspection and testing activities according to relevant Australian standard requirements on one type of extinguisher in each of the following categories

water foam or wet chemical

powder

carbon dioxide

vaporising liquid

wheeled extinguisher

inspect a range of fire blankets

survey a site to ensure that installed extinguishers fire blankets and location signs comply with BCA and relevant Australian standards

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

customer premises or a simulated workplace environment

necessary tools specialist equipment manuals 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:

Action may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Fire extinguishers may include:

Inspection and testing include:

Customer requirements may include:

Maintenance equipment and tools may include:

Documentation may include: