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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to service operations
  2. Inspect and maintain portable fire monitors

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

The key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to inspecting and maintaining fire hydrants and portable fire monitors

The purpose of the Building Code of Australia

The implications of NOT applying legislative requirements to job functions

Action to take when a breach of health safety and other policies occurs

Purpose of fire monitors including fixed and portable

Operating principles of fire monitors including fixed and portable

Limitations of maintenance functions in regards to fire monitors

Operating principles of various pumps associated with hydrants and monitors

Purpose of foam proportioning equipment relating to portable fire monitors

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 hand and power tools safely and with dexterity

report and record information neatly and legibly when completing documentation

plan and organise work in order to estimate time to complete activities and prioritise tasks

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

use appropriate workplace housekeeping procedures

utilise effective customer service skills and relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

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.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

access to customer premises or a simulated workplace environment

assessment documentation

all necessary tools specialist equipment manuals and relevant 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 competence over the full range of performance criteria should be made through practical demonstrations at a customers premises However at times this may not be practicable and in these situations the conditions normally available to the candidate may be simulated in an environment suitable for assessment

Competency is to be demonstrated through a single practical demonstration covering the full range of performance criteria The ability to transfer skills to other situations described in the range statement is inferred from this assessment Oral questioning may be used to provide evidence of this ability

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

All safety requirements must be strictly adhered to during all practical activities

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

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidates ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders Other forms of evidence may include audit reports clientcustomer survey reports and appraisal reports

Note The candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidates organisation One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and the ability to transfer the appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability

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

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 to the required maintenance procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

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 including regulatory manufacturer organisational and customer sources in order for accurate inspecting and maintenance activities to occur

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Discuss and confirm customer requirements and complete administrative documentation

How are activities planned and organised

Plan inspection and maintenance activities to assemble appropriate tools and hardware for onsite services and organise work schedules to suit customer and organisational requirements

How can teamwork be applied

Apply consultative and collaborative approaches through support and assistance provided to customers and work groups

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Apply mathematical techniques through inspection and testing onsite activities and apply time management principles while adhering to designated work schedules

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Identify potential problem throughout inspection and testing activities especially with regard to ambiguous information received from information sources and identify processes to be followed when unusual faults are detected

How can the use of technology be applied

Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and design features of equipment to allow accurate inspection and testing to occur

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.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes

relevant current Australian Standards e.g. AS1851

Building Code of Australia

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations

municipal building surveyor requirements

other relevant legislation relating to fire control equipment

Australian petroleum industries' requirements.

Work procedures may include:

instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager

specific customer requirements

assignment instructions

reporting and documentation requirements

personal protective equipment requirements.

Relevant persons may include:

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:

direct observation

as part of workplace quality assurance teams.

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:

legal and organisational policy/guidelines

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

legislation relevant to the service operation

OHS policies, procedures and programs

documentation and information systems and processes.

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

hazard and risk identification and reporting

risk assessment and control measures

incident/accident investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures/instructions

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

equipment maintenance and use

use and storage of hazardous substances

First Aid.

Fire monitors to cover portable types only.

Customer requirements may include:

provision of routine services

provision of non-routine or urgent services

confirmation of, or variations to, service instructions

sighting work permits

sign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.

Documentation may include:

job card

customer recommendation forms

service agreements

expense claims

application for credit form

equipment recommendation form

Fleetcard

corrective action report

petty cash voucher

certificate of inspection

product documentation

maintenance record system.

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