Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPFES2029A, 'Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Apply compliance requirements to service operations.

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

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

2

Conduct inspections and record results.

2.1

Workplace procedures are followed and risk control measures applied when inspecting fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices.

2.2

Fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices are identified and their function is determined with reference to installation drawings.

2.3

Plant and other system interfaces to be isolated are identified, to allow the conduct of testing activity according to legislative and industry requirements.

2.4

Yearly visual inspections are conducted as described in legislative and industry requirements.

2.5

Inspection results for fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices are recorded according to legislative and industry requirements.

3

Conduct testing and record results.

3.1

Test methods are implemented according to legislative and industry requirements.

3.2

Routine yearly testing procedures are conducted to verify that each device operates 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 forwarded to persons for action according to legislative and industry requirements.

3.6

System is reinstated according to organisational requirements.

4

Conduct preventive maintenance and record results.

4.1

Requirements for yearly preventive maintenance of fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices are determined according to legislative and industry requirements.

4.2

Preventive maintenance procedures are conducted on devices according to legislative and industry requirements.

4.3

System is reinstated according to organisational requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPFES2029A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP20511 - Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing