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Evidence Guide: TLIF2018 - Operate firefighting equipment

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TLIF2018 - Operate firefighting equipment

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

Check firefighting equipment

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Firefighting equipment is checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements

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Non-functioning equipment or equipment past its service date is identified and reported to designated personnel for replacement or service

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Use firefighting equipment

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Equipment and personal safety equipment used for fighting fires are correctly selected for type of fire in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

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Fire is controlled using firefighting equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace emergency procedures

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Equipment is stored safely in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Check firefighting equipment

1.1

Firefighting equipment is checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements

1.2

Non-functioning equipment or equipment past its service date is identified and reported to designated personnel for replacement or service

2

Use firefighting equipment

2.1

Equipment and personal safety equipment used for fighting fires are correctly selected for type of fire in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

2.2

Fire is controlled using firefighting equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace emergency procedures

2.3

Equipment is stored safely in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Check firefighting equipment

1.1

Firefighting equipment is checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements

1.2

Non-functioning equipment or equipment past its service date is identified and reported to designated personnel for replacement or service

2

Use firefighting equipment

2.1

Equipment and personal safety equipment used for fighting fires are correctly selected for type of fire in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

2.2

Fire is controlled using firefighting equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace emergency procedures

2.3

Equipment is stored safely in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures

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

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when fighting fires using firefighting equipment

identifying and correctly selecting, using and carrying out basic checks on firefighting equipment relevant to own work functions

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

monitoring performance of firefighting equipment and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in firefighting equipment and emergency procedures in the workplace

reading and comprehending simple statements in English

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, regulations, signs and labels relevant to using firefighting equipment and applying them to work activities

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry, and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working safely and collaboratively with others when fighting fires using firefighting equipment

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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

Australian codes of practice, regulations and safeworking systems relevant using and checking firefighting equipment

chemistry of fire, the effects of different types of material in a fire and the principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment firefighting techniques, agents and precautions applicable to different classes of fire

different classes of fire, their characteristics and strategies, and equipment needed for their extinguishment

fixed fire prevention and extinguishing installations and their principles of operation

manufacturer’s instructions for checking firefighting equipment

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

types of firefighting appliances, equipment and systems, their identifying features, principles of operation and the procedures for their use and basic checking of serviceability

typical problems that can occur with firefighting equipment and operations, and appropriate action and solutions

workplace procedures and policies for using and checking firefighting equipment.

Range Statement

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.