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.
Fire types may include:
combustible metals
cooking oils and fats
energised electrical equipment
flammable and combustible liquids
flammable gases
ordinary combustibles.
Classifications of fires include:
classes A, B, C, D, E and F.
Fire extinguishers may include:
carbon dioxide
foam
powder
vaporising liquid
water
wet chemical.
OHS and workplace policies and procedures may belocated in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:
appropriate techniques to use in relation to emergency management of fires
assessing work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing the work site for the work procedure
displaying signs and using barriers in the work area
OHS policies, procedures and programs, including:
risk and hazard recognition
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
first aid
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
safety procedures, including those for working safely:
around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
around tools and equipment
on ladders and raised platforms
using personal protective equipment, including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hats
earmuffs or plugs.
Hose reel types may be:
swing-hinged
vehicle-mounted
wall-mounted.

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 practical demonstration, using simulated fire situations. Due to safety and cost factors, methods of extinguishing class D, E and F fires are confined to oral explanations and role play or simulations only.
All practical demonstrations involving the use of simulated fires must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
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:
select correct portable firefighting equipment for a particular type of fire
demonstrate the use of portable firefighting equipment
use portable firefighting equipment safely and correctly.
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:
actual or simulated work environment
portable firefighting equipment.
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, for example:
CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.