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Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.

Key competency

Example of application

Performance level

How are ideas and information communicated

Gather information from a number of sources including regulatory and manufacturer sources to enable accurate servicing to occur

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Discuss and confirm servicing arrangements and work procedures and complete administrative documentation

How are activities planned and organised

Participate in servicing activities with regard to assembling appropriate tools and hardware in the workshop environment

How is teamwork used

Provide support and assistance to work group

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

Apply basic mathematical techniques within testing requirements converting imperial to metric and adhering to designated work schedules

How are problemsolving skills applied

Discuss with colleagues or supervisors any problems that may arise due to ambiguous information received from different sources

How is the use of technology applied

Demonstrate technological principles used for testing requirements in the servicing process

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

The following units of competency must be assessed prior to this unit

PRMPFESB Identify fire protection equipment

PRMPFES04B Identify fire protection equipment

PRMPFESC Prepare for installation and servicing operations

PRMPFES06C Prepare for installation and servicing operations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency in this unit may be inferred from at least one practical demonstration in each of the following three categories

any one from water foam or wet chemical types

any powder type

any carbon dioxide type the demonstration does not include hydrostatic testing

The candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to candidates organisation

One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace

Procedures to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace are followed during practical demonstrations

Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability

Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercialinconfidence

Specific resources for assessment

The following resources should be available

access to a workshop or a simulated workplace environment

access to workshop facilities and all necessary tools equipment spare parts and relevant documentation

assessment documentation

training and assessment record books

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the workshop environment Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time

Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake selfassessment of performance before requesting formal assessment

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge Inassessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (Inassessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCC or RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidates ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace A demonstrated understanding of both stored pressure and cartridge units is required

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders

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

building Acts regulations and codes

Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the required maintenance procedure and location and covering all work undertaken

environmental regulations including those related to ODS and SGG

manufacturer specifications

organisational requirements including policies and procedures relating to ODS SGG and OHS

OHS legislation codes and regulations

ODS and SGG legislation codes and regulations

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.

Legislative requirements may include:	relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes OHS legislation, codes and regulations relevant current Australian standards, such asAS1851 fire protection industry codes of practice Building Code of Australia (BCA) dangerous goods regulations licensing arrangements environmental regulations ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 building surveyor requirements, such as occupancypermit other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes Australian petroleum industry requirements.
Work procedures may include:	instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers specific customer requirements assignment instructions equipment manufacturer requirements reporting and documentation requirements personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Servicing operations for portable and mobile fire extinguishers include:	visual inspections discharge tests hydrostatic (pressure) tests (except carbon dioxide or gascontainer types) recharging procedures leak testing.
Workshops may be:	fixed building mobile vehicle.
Relevant persons may include:	team leaders supervisors managers colleagues customers.
Potential and actual breaches could be identified by:	direct observation workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to:	legal and organisational policies and guidelines personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations legislation relevant to the service operation OHS policies, procedures and programs procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace documentation and information systems and processes use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:	employer and employee rights and responsibilities the OHS hierarchy of control assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure displaying signs and using barriers in work area hazard and risk identification and reporting risk assessment and control measures incident and accident investigation OHS audits and safety inspections
	safe operating procedures and instructions, including: working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines working safely around tools and equipment working safely on ladders and raised platforms risk and hazard recognition emergency procedures awareness of electrical hazards following confined spaces procedures using PPE, including: safety glasses or goggles safety boots or shoes hard hats earmuffs or plugs appropriate gloves and overalls sunhats dust masks equipment maintenance and use use and storage of hazardous substances first aid.
Portable fire extinguishers include:	stored pressure reversible cartridge operated.
Maintenance schedule procedures for extinguishers include:	visual inspections discharge tests hydrostatic (pressure) test recharging procedures leak tests.
Workshop procedures may include:	instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers following assignment instructions reporting and documentation requirements PPE requirements work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Environmental regulations may be located in:	appropriate Australian standards covering environmental safeguards ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Documentation may include:	job cards customer recommendation forms service agreements expense claims application for credit forms equipment recommendation forms motor vehicle fleet cards corrective action reports petty cash vouchers certificates of inspection product documentation maintenance record systems.

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PRMPFES14C - Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement