Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors

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 PRMPFES35A, 'Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors' 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 the inspection and testing of hinged fire and smoke doors

1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to fire and smoke door inspection 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 relating to hinged fire and smoke doors and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures

2 Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors

2.1 Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises and discuss customer requirements prior to proceeding to the inspection

2.2 Inspect and check fire and smoke doors, shutters and frames for damage and wear according to the relevant maintenance schedule of the relevant Australian Standard

2.3 Inspect and check components, hardware items and seals for damage and wear according to relevant maintenance schedule of the relevant Australian Standard, manufacturers' hardware/component listing and customer requirements

2.4 Check the fire and smoke door for appropriate marking and labelling according to the provisions of the legislative and industry requirements

2.5 Operate doors and shutters to check for smooth operation according to organisational testing procedures, manufacturers' specifications and Australian Standards

3 Complete inspection

3.1 Ensure customer premises are left in a clean and tidy condition on completion of inspection functions

3.3 Report all defects according to organisational, legislative and customer requirements

3.3 Complete documentation and distribute according to organisational and customer requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPFES35A appears in the following qualifications:

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