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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify a range of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers
  2. Identify different types of hose reels
  3. Identify different types of delivery lay flat fire hoses
  4. Identify fire hydrant system components
  5. Identify fire blankets and containers
  6. Identify battery-operated smoke alarms
  7. Identify fire and smoke doors
  8. Identify fire pump sets
  9. Identify automatic fire suppression, detection and alarm system equipment

Evidence Required

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Definition and purpose of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers

Purpose of pictographs

Purpose and range of the Australian colourcoding system for wheeled and portable fire extinguishers

Purpose of hose reels delivery lay flat fire hoses fire blankets and smoke alarms batteryoperated

Purpose and types of fire hydrant system components

Purpose and type of fire pump sets

Purpose and types of automatic fire suppression systems

Purpose and type of detection and alarm systems

Purpose and types of hinged and nonhinged smoke and fire doors

Awareness of other types of nonbattery powered smoke alarms

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These relate to the ability to

use effective and appropriate questioninglistening techniques

recognise analyse and identify portable fire equipment products and fixed automatic fire systems equipment

apply language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner in both written and verbal modes

read understand and comply with work instructionsspecifications

read understand and record measurements

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of servicing fire protection equipment This unit of competency is a prerequisite for the following technical fire protection units in the PRM Asset Maintenance Training Package

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of servicing fire protection equipment. This unit of competency is a prerequisite for the following technical fire protection units in the PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package:

PRMPFESB Service portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the field

PRMPFES09B Service portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the field

PRMPFESB Inspect test and replace fire hose reels in the field

PRMPFES10B Inspect, test and replace fire hose reels in the field

PRMPFESB Install portable fire extinguishers fire blankets and battery powered smoke alarms

PRMPFES11B Install portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets and battery powered smoke alarms

PRMPFESC Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop

PRMPFES14C Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop

PRMPFESB Service delivery lay flat fire hoses in the workshop

PRMPFES15B Service delivery lay flat fire hoses in the workshop

PRMPFESB Inspect and service delivery lay flat fire hoses and nozzles in the field

PRMPFES16B Inspect and service delivery lay flat fire hoses and nozzles in the field

PRMPFESB Install and service portable foam liquid proportioning equipment

PRMPFES19B Install and service portable foam liquid proportioning equipment

PRMPFESB Service wheeled fire extinguishers in the field

PRMPFES20B Service wheeled fire extinguishers in the field

PRMPFESC Service wheeled fire extinguishers in the workshop

PRMPFES21C Service wheeled fire extinguishers in the workshop

PRMPFESA Inspect and maintain fire hydrants

PRMPFES37A Inspect and maintain fire hydrants

PRMPFESA Inspect and maintain portable fire monitors

PRMPFES38A Inspect and maintain portable fire monitors.

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

PRMPFESB Use portable fire fighting equipment

PRMPFES05B Use portable fire fighting equipment

PRMPFESC Prepare for installation and servicing operations

PRMPFES06C Prepare for installation and servicing operations.

Resources required to assess this unit

The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally utilised in the workplace This includes access to

an actual or simulated work environment

product examples or clear photographsdrawings of relevant products

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Assessment of underpinning knowledge is best obtained by either oral questioning or a written assessment In both assessment methods the questions should be identical in context

Evidence of competency is based on the candidates ability to identify and explain the purpose of each item described in the range statement

Assessment may be conducted in any environment that conforms to the basic principles of assessment flexible fair etc

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework

building Actsregulationscodes

Australian Standards identified as relevant

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation codes and regulations

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated

Perform the process

Perform and administer the process

Perform administer and design the process

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Gather information from a number of sources in the process of identifying fire protection equipment

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Discuss identification processes and confirm with colleagues or supervisors compliance with relevant procedures

How are activities planned and organised

Monitor work activities while identifying portable and fixed fire fighting suppression detection and alarm equipment and observing safety procedures

How can teamwork be applied

Provide support and assistance within work groups

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Use basic mathematical techniques including reading technical instructions work schedules and building plans to locate and identify portable and fixed fire equipment

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Discuss with colleaguessupervisor straightforward problems which may arise throughout the identification process

How can the use of technology be applied

Discuss technological principles as appropriate for the identificationproduct analysis process

Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Portable fire extinguisher types include:

stored pressure

rechargeable/non-rechargeable

reversible

cartridge operated.

Wheeled fire extinguisher types include:

stored pressure

cartridge

reversible.

Extinguishants may include:

water

foam

wet chemical

powder

CO2

vaporising liquid.

Expellants may include:

CO2

nitrogen

dry air.

Hose reel types may include:

wall-mounted

swing-hinged

vehicle-mounted.

Delivery lay flat fire hoses may include:

percolating/non-percolating

low, medium and high classes

a range of different hose diameters.

Delivery lay flat fire hose couplings may include:

BIC

STORZ

threaded.

Fire hydrant system components may include:

internal hydrant valve (points, landing valves, outlets)

external hydrant valve

hydrant valves that are incorporated in a fire cabinet

pressure reducing valve (ratio valve)

water supply system (tanks, pump sets)

fire brigade booster connections

reticulating pipe work.

Fire blanket containers may include:

plastic/vinyl covers

metal tubes.

Battery-operated smoke alarms may include:

ionisation

photoelectric.

Fire doors may include:

1 hour or 2 hour fire rated assemblies

self-closing or sliding

automatic closing.

Smoke doors may include:

solid core or fire resistance rated

self-closing or sliding

automatic closing.

Fire pump sets may include dedicated pump set driven by electric or diesel or a combination of both motors that supply fire systems such as hydrants and sprinklers.

Automatic fire suppression systems may include:

automatic sprinkler systems

pre-engineered fire suppression systems

gaseous fire suppression systems.

Automatic detection and alarm systems may include:

automatic detection systems

automatic evacuation and warning intercommunion systems.