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:
building surveyor requirements, such as occupancy permit
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
fire protection industry codes of practice
licensing arrangements, such as extinguishing agent handling licence
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulations, 1995
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, including the BCA
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, supervisors and managers
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements
work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
ODS and SGG extinguishing agents may include:


Note list format:
product name (other names) use

Check the latest amendments to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act for the current list of ODS and SGG extinguishing agents.
ODS and SGG extinguishing agents commonly used in Australia:
FM200 (FE-227 Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea) used as a total flooding extinguishing agent and as a replacement for Halon 1301
Halon 1211 (BCF, Halon 1211 BCF, Bromochlorodifluoromethane) used as a streaming agent - requires a special permit in Australia
Halon 1301 (BTM, Halon 1301 BTM, Bromotrifluoromethane) used as a total flooding agent - requires a special permit in Australia
NAF-P-III (HCFC Blend C) used as a streaming agent
NAF-P-IV (HCFC Blend E) used as a streaming agent
NAF-S-III (HCFC Blend A) used as a total flooding agent
SF6 (Sulfurhexafluoride) used as an inerting agent in sealed high voltage switchgear
ODS and SGG extinguishing agents not commonly used in Australia:
Blitz III (HCFC Blend D) used in flooding systems
CFC-11 (Trichlorofluoromethane) may be found as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia but may be found on incoming foreign vessels)
FC-2-1-8 (CEA-308) used in flooding systems
FC-3-1-10 (CEA-410) used in flooding systems
FC-5-1-14 (CEA-614) used as a streaming agent
FE-13 (Trifluoromethane, HFC-23) used as a total flooding agent
FE-241 (Chlorotetrafluoroethane, HCFC-124) used as a total flooding agent for non-occupied spaces and as a streaming agent
FE-25 (Pentafluoroethane, HFC-125) used in inerting and explosion suppression applications
FE-36 (Hexafluoropropane, HFC-236fa) used in portable fire extinguishers - is a replacement for Halon 1211 and Halon 1301
FM100 (HBFC-22B1) used in portable fire extinguishers
Halon 2402 (Dibromotetrafluoroethane) limited use in military systems - requires a special permit in Australia
Halotron I (HCFC Blend B or HCFC-123) used as a total flooding agent and streaming agent
Halotron II (blend of HFC-143a and HFC-125) used as a total flooding agent and as a replacement for Halon 1301
HCFC-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane) used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers (this product is banned in Australia but may be found on incoming foreign vessels)
HFC-134a (Unsymmetric tetrafluoroethane) used as a propellant in some powder fire extinguishers.
Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements may include:
actions by fire protection technicians, such as:
failing to:
carry out work procedures correctly
complete documentation accurately
report a system or component fault or malfunction to appropriate personnel
making alterations to procedures, equipment or systems without prior authorisation from an approved authority
performing:
unauthorised work
work without appropriate qualification(s) or training
working in an unsafe manner
documentation anomalies observed by fire protection technicians, such as:
incorrect or incomplete information or documentation
missing documentation
signed by unauthorised personnel
equipment or system is identified as no longer fit for purpose, due to:
component or system faults or malfunctions
changes to:
building structure
site usage or occupancy
protected asset
fire protection equipment or systems not matching ‘as built’ or installation drawings.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to:
documentation and information systems and processes
legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to service operations
ODS and SGG policies, procedures and programs
OHS policies, procedures and programs
using electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
Australian standards are:
often referenced in state or federal legislation
published documents developed by technical committees representing the stakeholders
set out specifications and procedures designed to ensure that a material, product, method or service is fit for its purpose and consistently performs or is performed in the way intended.
Fire protection equipment may include:
delivery lay flat fire hoses
dry powder fire-suppression systems
fire alarm monitoring systems
fire and smoke control features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
fire blankets and containers
fire detection systems
fire hose reels
fire hydrant installations
fire pumpsets
fire sprinklers
fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems
foam fire-suppression systems
gaseous fire-suppression systems
medium and high velocity water spray systems
passive fire and smoke containment systems
portable fire extinguishers
portable foam-generating equipment
pyrogenic fire-suppression systems
smoke and heat alarms
sound and intercom warning systems
water mist fire-suppression systems
wet chemical fire-suppression systems
wheeled fire extinguishers.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
copy or details of occupancy permit
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 and future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Hazards may include:
environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODS and SGG
equipment in a work site
ergonomic, such as incorrect manual-handling methods
hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults
obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry or exit points
people in a work site
situations with a potential to cause loss
sources of potential harm
work methods, plans and procedures.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
assessing work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure
displaying signs and using barriers in work area
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
equipment maintenance and use
first aid
incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
OHS hierarchy of control
risk assessment and control measures
safe operating procedures and instructions, including:
awareness of electrical hazards
emergency procedures
following confined spaces procedures
hazard and risk identification and reporting
those for working safely:
around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
around tools and equipment
on ladders and raised platforms
use and storage of hazardous substances
using PPE, including:
appropriate gloves and overalls
dust masks
earmuffs or plugs
hard hats
safety boots or shoes
safety glasses or goggles
sunhats.
Tools and equipment required to cover range of installation and servicing procedures may include:
fire equipment spare parts, including:
anti-tamper seals
hoses
labels
nozzles
pressure indicators
seals and gaskets
service tags
trigger pins
valves
hand tools, including:
hammers
pliers
screwdrivers
spanners
spirit levels
manual-handling aids, including:
hand trucks
hooks
lifting magnets and lifting straps
suction grips
trolleys
wheelbarrows
non-licensed mechanical-handling aids, including:
cranes
hoists
manually-operated forklifts and pallet trucks
power tools, including:
battery powered drills
hammer drills
nail guns
servicing tools and equipment, including:
hydrostatic test equipment
recharging and pressurising equipment
safety equipment
scales
service tag punch.
Hardware relevant to the wall surface and type of product to be installed or serviced may include:
bolts
double-sided tape
explosive powered fasteners
hanging brackets
identifying signs
liquid adhesives
locks
locksets
nails
plugs
screws.
Building surface may include:
autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) wall, such as:
Besser concrete block
Hebel block wall
brick wall
concrete
plasterboard
rendered brick
steel sheeting
structural steel members
tiled wall.

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 demonstration of preparations for installation and servicing operations.
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:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and ODS and SGG regulations (where required) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
in a minimum of two different settings:
adhere to safety procedures during preparation procedures
complete workplace housekeeping requirements
create records and documentation
demonstrate knowledge of the BCA, occupancy permits and service manuals and bulletins from manufacturers
identify and interpret Australian standards relevant to installation and servicing operations
identify, select and use tools, equipment and hardware required to perform installation and servicing operations
identify risk reduction measures
identify, select and assemble hardware
prepare work area for installation and servicing operations
manage service vehicles.
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
necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals, spare parts and relevant documentation, including Australian standards
assessment documentation
training and assessment record books.
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
CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.