Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCPFS4026A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Commission firefighting appliances

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCPFS4026A - Commission firefighting appliances
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to commission firefighting appliances.It covers preparation for the work, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, physical testing and commissioning of appliances, and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the needs of experienced tradespeople with responsibility for testing and commissioning firefighting appliances.Site location for work application may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for work.
  • Plans and specifications are obtained.
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements associated with workplace environment and commissioning firefighting appliances are adhered to throughout the work.
  • Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements.
  • Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
  • Tools and equipmentfor commissioning firefighting appliances, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
  • Work area is prepared to support efficient commissioning process.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparing, planning and conducting commissioning procedures for firefighting appliances for a residential building of four storeys and completing all associated documentation.

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:

locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to the commissioning of firefighting appliances

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

commissioning firefighting appliances, including portable fire appliances, wheeled fire extinguishers, delivery lay flat hose and fire hose reel systems, ensuring:

application of sustainability principles and concepts

correctly identifying location, design specification and details of system

correctly selecting and using appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

complying with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry-related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and 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.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

access information

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow and give instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and report to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

literacy skills to:

complete workplace documentation

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

plans and specifications

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organising skills to:

plan and sequence tasks with others

plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technology skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

Australian standards applicable to relevant appliances

components and materials of firefighting equipment and appliances

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

pressure requirements of hose reel systems

process of installing, testing and commissioning firefighting equipment and appliances

relevant statutory requirements related to commissioning firefighting equipment and appliances

SI system of units

sources of information and processes for the calculation of requirements

workplace and equipment safety requirements

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Work health and safety is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials, including hazardous materials and substances

hazard control

personal protective equipment, including that prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

electricity

other machines

surrounding structure and facilities

trip hazards

underground services

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Environment Protection Authority

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment may include:

hand and power tools

test equipment.

Commissioning firefighting appliances covers testing and commissioning firefighting appliances, including:

delivery lay flat fire hose

fire blankets

fire hose reel systems

portable fire appliances

wheeled fire extinguishers.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Relevant standards may include:

AS/NZS1841 Portable fire extinguishers - general requirements

AS/NZS1850 Portable fire extinguishers - classification, rating and performance testing

AS1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

AS2441 Installation of fire hose reels

AS2444 Portable fire extinguishers and blankets -selection and location

AS/NZS3504 Fire blankets

AS3565 Meters for water supply

AS4077 Fire protection - fire extinguishing media: halogenated hydrocarbons

AS4078 Fire protection - fire extinguishing media: carbon dioxide

AS4265 Wheeled fire extinguishers

AS/NZS4353 Portable fire extinguishers - aerosol type.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources

may include:

efficient energy usage

disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact

efficient use and recycling of material.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plans and specifications are obtained. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements associated with workplace environment and commissioning firefighting appliances are adhered to throughout the work. 
Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements. 
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 
Tools and equipmentfor commissioning firefighting appliances, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability. 
Work area is prepared to support efficient commissioning process. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCPFS4026A - Commission firefighting appliances
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