Service portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the field

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 PRMPFES09B, 'Service portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the field'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Service portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the field' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to service operations

1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to work procedures

1.2 Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including state/territory building codes, where necessary, with relevant persons

1.3 Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures

2 Service portable fire extinguishers

2.1 Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises

2.2 Service portable fire extinguishers according to the appropriate maintenance schedule of relevant current Australian Standards and according to customer requirements

2.3 Complete discharge tests, recharging procedures and leak tests in accordance with relevant current Australian Standards, organisational requirements and environmental regulations

2.4 Complete hydrostatic tests according to relevant current Australian Standards and organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures

2.5 Report, repair and replace faulty portable fire extinguishers in accordance with relevant current Australian Standards, technical specifications and policy guidelines

2.6 Inspect maintenance equipment and tools for faults, wear or damage, and repair or replace according to technical specifications and work procedures

2.7 Leave customer premises in a clean and tidy condition on completion of servicing functions

2.8 Complete and distribute relevant documentation according to relevant current Australian Standards and organisational requirements

3 Inspect fire blankets

3.1 Inspect fire blankets according to the requirements of relevant current Australian Standards

3.2 Refold fire blankets according to manufacturers' instructions

3.3 Report and replace faulty fire blankets according to organisational requirements and customer requirements

3.4 Update maintenance record tag as required for the relevant maintenance schedule

3.5 Complete and distribute all documentation according to organisational requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPFES09B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM20406 - Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)