Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPCPFS3020A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CPCPFS3020A - Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems |
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Description | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to complete weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing procedures to verify that water-based fire-suppression systems function as intended. The unit involves working safely, isolating plant and interfaces, conducting compliance tests, visually inspecting, identifying non-compliance defects, fulfilling mandatory reporting requirements, and resetting water-based fire-suppression systems.The fire protection technician is not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state or territory regulations). Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory limitations. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for functional testing of water-based fire suppression systems. It does not apply to load or flow testing of water-based fire-suppression systems or pressure reducing or limiting valves.Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and perform the functional tests as part of their work duties and according to work procedures and relevant Australian standards, to verify that equipment functions as intended.The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirementsOR BOTH: CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements ANDCPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Apply compliance requirements to service operations. |
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Element: Conduct inspections and record results. |
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Element: Conduct testing and record results. |
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