Inspect dangerous goods facilities

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 PUAFIR404, 'Inspect dangerous goods facilities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Inspect dangerous goods facilities' 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify presence of dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals

1.1

Dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemical labelling and documentation is located

1.3

Information about hazardous chemicals is confirmed through available sources of information and interpreted, as required

1.4

HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) identification information about dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals is sought from authorised personnel and relevant authorities

2

Establish location and quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals

2.1

Location of dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals is identified

2.2

Licensed quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals stored or handled in different locations are determined

2.3

Type of bulk or package storage is identified

2.4

Storage, handling and/or transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals is identified

2.5

Number of different classes of dangerous goods located in one area is identified

2.6

Site manifests are located and examined

3

Identify product information

3.1

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are located and information is accessed and interpreted

3.2

Product safety information is located and interpreted

3.3

Additional information such as manifests, HAZCHEM signage and safety signs are located and interpreted, where applicable

4

Identify and locate fire safety systems in facility’s plan and associated documentation

4.1

Type of facility is identified

4.2

Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on facility plans and associated documentation

4.3

Using facility plans and associated documentation to locate fire safety systems in the facility

4.4

Variations between facility plans and actual locations are recorded

5

Verify actual fire safety systems with facility's plan and associated documentation

5.1

Facility plans and associated documentation are compared with actual location of facility’s fire safety systems

5.2

Variations between facility plans, associated documentation and actual locations are recorded

6

Assess operation and maintenance of fire safety systems

6.1

Installed automatic fire alarm systems are checked against stated facility requirements

6.2

Method of operation of facility’s evacuation system is checked using as a guide, AS1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes

6.3

Facility’s emergency organisation is checked using as a guide, AS3745Planning for emergencies in facilities

6.4

Maintenance procedures and log book for automatic fire alarm systems are checked using as a guide, AS 1851Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

6.5

Maintenance procedures and log books are checked using design requirements as a guide

6.6

Other maintenance requirements for fire safety systems are identified and examined against stated industry standard

6.7

Fire safety systems are tested, in conjunction with a facility representative, and results are recorded and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

6.8

Variations to design requirements are noted and reported

7

Record and report information

7.1

Information relating to dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals located in facility is documented, in accordance with organisational procedures

7.2

Issues identified are documented, in accordance with organisational procedures

7.3

Variations in facility plans and associated documentation are outlined, as required

7.4

Information about facility's fire safety system's operation and maintenance is provided, as required

7.5

Collated information and issues identified are reported to supervisor or relevant authorities, in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAFIR404 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM40704 - Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Fire Safety Systems Inspection)
  • PUA51004 - Diploma of Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA41104 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA40301 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • PUA41112 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA51012 - Diploma of Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)