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 practical demonstration covering the full range of performance criteria. The ability to transfer skills to other situations described in the range statement is inferred from this assessment. (Oral questioning may be used to provide evidence of this ability.)

All safety requirements must be strictly adhered to during all practical activities.

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:

inspect fire hoses, couplings and nozzles and identify defects

conduct hydrostatic pressure tests on fire hoses

repair or replace defective hoses, couplings or nozzles

roll a delivery lay flat fire hose ready for use.

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:

access to customer premises or simulated work environment

necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals and relevant documentation.

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:

CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems

CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.

Required skills

customer service skills

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner, 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

skills to work safely when:

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

applying safe work methods

using hand and power tools

technical work skills to:

band hose ends to couplings

repair hoses with patches

re-roll a delivery lay flat hose ready for use

Required knowledge

action to take when a breach of health, safety or other policy occurs

key features of legislation, regulations and codes applicable to servicing delivery lay flat fire hoses and hose nozzles, including implications of:

not applying legislative requirements to job functions

not venting the air during a hydrostatic pressure test

purpose of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

methodology for conducting hydrostatic pressure testing on delivery lay flat fire hoses

methods for:

completing and distributing organisational documentation

determining test pressure according to class of hose

repairing hoses, nozzles and couplings

operating principles of nozzles

purpose and range of nozzle types

types of delivery lay flat fire hoses

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.

Rules and regulations may include:

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

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.

Requirements may be confirmed with:

colleagues

managers

supervisors

team leaders.

Work procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers’ requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager

personal protective equipment requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements.

Checking compliance requirements may include:

applying inspection, tests and survey requirements according to Australian standards.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

job scheduling systems and communication devices

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

recording and reporting documentation and systems

relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs

relevant rules and regulations

standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.

Delivery lay flat fire hoses may include:

L – low pressure (maximum working pressure 1000 kPa)

M – medium pressure (maximum working pressure 1400 kPa)

H – high pressure (maximum working pressure 2100 kPa)

couplings, which may include:

Storz system couplings

British instantaneous couplings (BIC)

threaded.

Defects or damage may include:

abrasions

burns

cuts

damaged couplings

gasket faults.

Documentation may include:

certificates of inspection

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

expense claims

job cards

maintenance record system

motor vehicle fleet cards

petty cash vouchers

product documentation

service agreements.

Nozzles may include:

fog, with or without operating levers

jet

spray.