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Evidence Guide: CPCPFS3021A - Inspect and test fire pumpsets

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CPCPFS3021A - Inspect and test fire pumpsets

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Apply compliance requirements to service operations.

  1. Legislative and industry requirements are interpreted, confirmed and applied to organisationalrequirements.
  2. Location and equipment are checked for compliance with legislative and industry requirements, and action is taken according to organisational requirements.
  3. Preparations are made for functional inspection and testing according to organisational requirements.
Legislative and industry requirements are interpreted, confirmed and applied to organisationalrequirements.

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Location and equipment are checked for compliance with legislative and industry requirements, and action is taken according to organisational requirements.

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Preparations are made for functional inspection and testing according to organisational requirements.

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Conduct inspections and record results.

  1. Workplace procedures are followed and risk control measures are applied when inspecting fire pumpsets.
  2. Fire pumpset controls are identified and their function determined, with reference to manufacturer instructions in order to conduct inspections and tests according to legislative and industry requirements.
  3. Plant and other system interfaces that must be isolated to allow the inspection activities are identified.
  4. Visual inspections are conducted as described in legislative and industry requirements.
  5. Fire pumpset inspection results are recorded against requirements according to legislative and industry requirements.
  6. Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
Workplace procedures are followed and risk control measures are applied when inspecting fire pumpsets.

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Fire pumpset controls are identified and their function determined, with reference to manufacturer instructions in order to conduct inspections and tests according to legislative and industry requirements.

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Plant and other system interfaces that must be isolated to allow the inspection activities are identified.

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Visual inspections are conducted as described in legislative and industry requirements.

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Fire pumpset inspection results are recorded against requirements according to legislative and industry requirements.

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Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.

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Conduct tests and record results.

  1. Methods for tests are implemented according to legislative and industry requirements.
  2. Routine testing procedures are conducted according to the required frequency schedule to verify that the system functions as intended.
  3. Test results are compared with legislative and industry requirements.
  4. Results are documented according to legislative and industry requirements.
  5. Report is completed and forwarded to relevant persons for action according to legislative and industry requirements.
  6. System is reinstated according to organisational requirements.
Methods for tests are implemented according to legislative and industry requirements.

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Routine testing procedures are conducted according to the required frequency schedule to verify that the system functions as intended.

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Test results are compared with legislative and industry requirements.

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Results are documented according to legislative and industry requirements.

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Report is completed and forwarded to relevant persons for action according to legislative and industry requirements.

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System is reinstated according to organisational requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 by observation of practical demonstration of inspecting and testing a range of types of fire pumpsets at customers' premises.

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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

apply sustainability principles and concepts when inspecting and testing fire pumpsets

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety, personal protective clothing and equipment

conduct inspection and testing for the scheduled weekly, monthly and six-monthly activities according to the relevant Australian standard and on the following pumpsets:

compression ignition pumpset used as a booster pumpset on a sprinkler/hydrant system fed from:

town mains supply

static water supply

dual drive electric and compression ignition pumpset

electrical pumpset used as a:

booster pumpset on a sprinkler/hydrant system fed from a town mains supply or a static water supply

jacking pump or hose reel pump.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

adequate water supply and draining or recycling arrangements to operate pumpsets under full load

operational pumpsets

pictures and cut-away sections of pumpsets to show operation.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

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.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPCPFS3020A Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems

CPCPFS3022A Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with others clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

record and report information neatly and legibly

planning and organising skills to:

estimate time to complete activities

prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

customer service skills

technical skills to:

operate valves, switches and levers to test system operation

use hand and power tools

work safely when performing work tasks, including workplace housekeeping procedures

Required knowledge

application of fire pumpsets as defined in AS 2941 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset systems and AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems, and used in systems

basic principles of hydraulics:

basic head or pressure calculation for height per metre

metric and imperial pressure scales

properties of water:

three states of matter

incompressible

basic principles of operation and purpose of components:

accumulators

batteries

circulation and system pressure relief valves

compression ignition pumpset drivers

electrical pumpset drivers

engine starting and control or monitor batteries

header tanks

impellers

isolating valves associated with pumpsets

jacking or jockey pumps

multi-stage pumps

pressure gauges

pump controllers and ancillary equipment for control and indications

pump drivers

pump glands and seals

pump performance curves

pump starting devices

pumpset couplings

safety guards

system pressure gauge schedules

water supply tanks:

atmospheric

pressure

suction with priming tanks

general operation of pumpsets:

cooling systems

design speed requirements

exhaust systems

fuel systems

full load operation

normal running operation

pre-start and post-start checks

pumpset controllers

starting and stopping methods

suction and discharge connections and pressure readings

terminology used in relation to pumpsets

Range Statement

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.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as Building Code of Australia (BCA)

relevant Australian standards, such as:

AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian states

requirements of Australian petroleum industry.

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals and may include:

client-specific contractual requirements

documentation and information systems and processes

legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

legislation relevant to service operation

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

Checking for compliance may include:

undertaking commissioning tests detailed in relevant Australian standards and manufacturers' documents to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system

applying inspections, tests and survey requirements to equipment and systems, according to relevant Australian standards, to determine that they are:

capable of operating as intended when originally installed

still suitable for the fire hazard or risk being protected, as no change in occupancy or use of the area protected has occurred since the equipment or system was installed or last modified

providing the coverage and protection needed to meet original design and performance requirements

reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with legislative and industry requirements, such as:

building's essential services or fire safety measures listing

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes

relevant Australian standards listed on essential service listing

environmental regulations.

Action may include:

advising client

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Pumpset types may include:

those used in fire protection systems that comply with Australian standards, such as:

AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems

AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations

AS 2941 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset systems

AS CA-1962 Automatic sprinkler installations

NFPA 20 Standard for the installation of stationary fire pumps for fire protection (US).

System interfaces may include:

components, such as:

flow switches

pressure switches

tamper switches

valve positioning switches

devices that operate signals between the pumpset and other services, such as:

building monitoring services

other life safety systems, such as:

warning systems

fire indicator panel (FIP)

security monitoring services.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

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

may include:

efficient use of material

efficient energy and water use

rain harvesting and disposal.

Testing procedures include:

activities that comply with requirements of AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment to verify the following pump functions:

pump starts at correct pressure

pump supplies correct kPa at no flow condition requirements.

Frequency schedules include:

schedules of work conducted at regular frequencies as defined in AS 1851 (general section) that relate to the work scope for weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing schedules.