Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rules and regulations may include:
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as the BCA
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
requirements of Australian petroleum industry.
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standards
reviewing documentation to verify that installed equipment complies with relevant rules and regulations.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Hose reel foam units include:
equipment connected to a standard hose reel, such as:
hose reel foam-making branch pipe with siphon connection
specially adapted foam concentrate extinguisher.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
providing non-routine or urgent services
providing routine services
providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided or future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Documentation may include:
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
job cards
maintenance record system
motor vehicle fleet cards
product documentation
service agreements.
Foam-generating equipment includes:
equipment used with fire hose lines, such as:
adjustable spray or straight stream nozzles
high expansion foam generator
low expansion foam-making branch pipe
medium expansion foam-making branch pipe
portable in-line foam inductors
portable monitors, such as:
ground monitors
trailer or mobile mounted monitors
mobile unit consisting of foam concentrate tank, foam inductor and foam-making branch pipe.
Maintenance equipment and tools may include:
hand tools, such as:
pliers
screwdrivers
spanners
power tools
specialist equipment, such as a spectronometer.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstrations of inspection and maintenance of portable foam-generating equipment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
undertake inspect and test procedures on each of the following:
hand-held foam branch pipe
hose reel foam unit
mobile unit foam generator
portable in-line foam inductor
portable monitor
install a hose reel foam unit
take suitable foam concentrate samples from a concentrate container to send to an approved test laboratory.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to customer premises or a simulated workplace environment
necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals and relevant documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.