Required skills

customer service skills

language and literacy skills to

communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

record and report information neatly and legibly

planning and organising skills to

estimate time for completing 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

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 inspecting and maintaining fire hydrants and portable fire monitors including

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

purpose of Building Code of Australia BCA

limitations of maintenance functions for fire monitors

operating principles of

portable fire monitors

pumps associated with hydrants and monitors

purpose of

foam proportioning equipment relating to portable fire monitors

portable fire monitors

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 observation of practical demonstrations at a customers premises or simulated environment

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 inspect test and maintain portable fire monitors within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework

building Acts regulations and codes

Australian standards identified as relevant to the required maintenance procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

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

assessment documentation

necessary tools specialist equipment manuals and relevant documentation

training and assessment record book

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

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:

Customer requirements may include:

Documentation may include: