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

PRMPFES14C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PRMPFES14C - Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to service a range of portable fire extinguishers in a workshop situation. All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, customer and organisational requirements, including those controlling ozone depleting substance (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gas (SGG) emissions, and occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
Employability Skills Not Applicable
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports one or more extinguishing agent handling licences prescribed under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Asset 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: Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to service operations.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, including relevant state and territory building codes and industry requirements, to work procedures and to servicing portable fire extinguishers in the workshop and clarify where necessary with relevant persons.
  • Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures.
       
Element: Service portable fire extinguishers in the workshop.
  • Service portable fire extinguishers according to the relevant maintenance schedule of the current relevant Australian standards.
  • Carry out discharge tests, hydrostatic tests, recharging procedures and leak tests according to current relevant Australian standards, workshop procedures and environmental regulations.
  • Report, repair and replace faulty portable fire extinguishers according to current relevant Australian standards, technical specifications and organisational requirements.
  • Complete documentation according to organisational requirements and current relevant Australian standards.
       


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, 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:

PRMPFES04B Identify fire protection equipment

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 candidate's 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 commercial-in-confidence.

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 and/or 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 self-assessment 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.)

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 candidate's 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

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

follow maintenance schedule requirements

use tools and equipment with dexterity

access information from manuals

solve problems that may arise

report and record information neatly and legibly when completing documentation

use effective customer service skills and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

apply language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner in verbal, non-verbal and written modes

read, understand and comply with work instructions and specifications

read, understand and record measurements

use appropriate workplace housekeeping procedures

be aware of OHS issues and requirements in order to work safely.

Required knowledge:

key features of legislation, regulations and codes applicable to servicing portable fire extinguishers

purpose of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

reasons for preventing ODS and SGG emissions in the workshop

methods used to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workshop

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

meaning of 'aggressive environments'

dangers of mixing powder extinguishants

types and quantity of spare parts that should be carried in the service workshop

implications of incorrect servicing procedures for the customer and the organisation

reasons for informing customers of changes to Australian standards

reasons for ensuring gauges and scales are calibrated regularly

disposal of waste products

concept of hydrostatic (pressure) testing

identification and purpose of specialised testing equipment

purpose of safety cage

purpose of each item of documentation

methods of converting imperial units of measurement and pressure to metric

relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace.

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.

2

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

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

1

How are activities planned and organised?

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

1

How is teamwork used?

Provide support and assistance to work group.

1

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

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

1

How are problem-solving skills applied?

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

2

How is the use of technology applied?

Demonstrate technological principles used for testing requirements in the servicing process.

2

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.

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
Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, including relevant state and territory building codes and industry requirements, to work procedures and to servicing portable fire extinguishers in the workshop and clarify where necessary with relevant persons. 
Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures. 
Service portable fire extinguishers according to the relevant maintenance schedule of the current relevant Australian standards. 
Carry out discharge tests, hydrostatic tests, recharging procedures and leak tests according to current relevant Australian standards, workshop procedures and environmental regulations. 
Report, repair and replace faulty portable fire extinguishers according to current relevant Australian standards, technical specifications and organisational requirements. 
Complete documentation according to organisational requirements and current relevant Australian standards. 

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