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

MARB015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain firefighting appliances

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARB015 - Maintain firefighting appliances
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain firefighting equipment. It includes following a maintenance program, working safely, carrying out maintenance and completing necessary maintenance documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where these are not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicates workplace conditions where maintaining firefighting appliances can be applied.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry to maintain firefighting equipment.

Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance
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 to carry out maintenance
  • Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation
  • Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule
  • Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
       
Element: Carry out maintenance
  • Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained
  • Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage
  • Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions
  • Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements
  • Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements
  • Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage
       
Element: Complete maintenance work inspections and documentation
  • Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements
  • Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements
       


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.

1

Prepare to carry out maintenance

1.1

Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation

1.2

Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule

1.3

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Carry out maintenance

2.1

Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained

2.2

Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage

2.3

Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions

2.4

Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements

2.5

Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements

2.6

Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage

3

Complete maintenance work inspections and documentation

3.1

Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements

3.2

Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to variations in firefighting equipment and systems on different vessels

applying relevant work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and work practices

following procedures to maintain firefighting equipment and systems

interpreting technical specifications related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

identifying faults and problems related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

taking appropriate action to prevent pollution of marine environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

faults that can occur with firefighting equipment and systems

fire pumps and fire main systems

fixed installations, closing appliances and remote shut-offs

ISM Code safety management system

organisational policies and procedures related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

recommended maker instructions for repair equipment

relevant regulations and codes of practice related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

statutory and organisational requirements for documentation related to maintaining firefighting equipment and systems

uses of hoses and nozzles

valid survey certificates

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

1

Prepare to carry out maintenance

1.1

Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation

1.2

Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule

1.3

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Carry out maintenance

2.1

Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained

2.2

Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage

2.3

Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions

2.4

Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements

2.5

Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements

2.6

Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage

3

Complete maintenance work inspections and documentation

3.1

Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements

3.2

Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Firefighting equipment and systems must include:

closing appliances

fire pumps and fire main systems

fixed fitted detection and suppression systems

fixed installations

foam applicators

hoses

international ship-to-shore connection

nozzles

portable and semi-portable extinguishers

remote shut-offs

stretchers/ropes and lines

Deterioration or damage must include:

incorrect stowage of equipment

lack of required maintenance

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
Details of firefighting equipment and systems are ascertained from manufacturer documentation and equipment certification documentation 
Extent of maintenance to be conducted is established from maintenance schedule 
Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety 
Work is carried out according to maintenance schedule to ensure all items are correctly maintained 
Equipment and systems are checked and tested according to established procedures to determine whether it functions correctly, complies with approval documentation and is not subject to deterioration or damage 
Equipment and systems are adjusted or repaired within limits permitted by equipment certification and according to manufacturer instructions 
Certification documentation for replacement equipment and systems is sighted to ensure it is identical to equipment it replaces, according to regulatory requirements 
Equipment being withdrawn from service is isolated safely according to regulatory requirements 
Spare equipment is maintained and suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage 
Detailed inspection of equipment and systems subject to maintenance work is arranged according to regulatory requirements 
Results of inspections and maintenance activities are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARB015 - Maintain firefighting appliances
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Assessment Record Sheet

MARB015 - Maintain firefighting appliances

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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