Conduct functional water flow testing

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPCPFS3043A, 'Conduct functional water flow testing'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Apply compliance requirements to service operations.

1.1

Legislative and industry requirements are confirmed and applied to organisational requirements.

1.2

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

2

Prepare system and equipment to conduct functional water flow proving test.

2.1

Workplace procedures are followed and risk control measures applied when setting up on water-based fire-suppression systems.

2.2

Appropriate test points are identified.

2.3

Water flow test equipment required is identified according to manufacturer instructions and legislative and industry requirements.

2.4

Required water flow test equipment is attached according to manufacturer instructions and organisational requirements.

2.5

Relevant plant and other system interfaces are identified and isolated according to organisational requirements.

2.6

Water supply isolating valves are located, types of valves identified, and valves operated as required to isolate water supplies according to organisational requirements.

2.7

Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process.

3

Conduct functional water flow proving and load test, and record results.

3.1

Test methods are implemented according to frequency schedule and legislative and industry requirements.

3.2

Tests are conducted on each water supply, as required, to verify that systems function as intended.

3.3

Test results are compared with legislative and industry requirements.

3.4

Results are documented according to legislative and industry requirements.

3.5

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

3.6

System is reinstated according to organisational requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPCPFS3043A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPC32812 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
  • CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection