Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.
Legislative requirements may include:
relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant current Australian standards, such asAS1851
fire protection industry codes of practice
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
dangerous goods regulations
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
building surveyor requirements, such as occupancypermit
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes
Australian petroleum industry requirements.
Work procedures may include:
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers
specific customer requirements
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturer requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Servicing operations for portable and mobile fire extinguishers include:
visual inspections
discharge tests
hydrostatic (pressure) tests (except carbon dioxide or gascontainer types)
recharging procedures
leak testing.
Workshops may be:
fixed building
mobile vehicle.
Relevant persons may include:
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
Potential and actual breaches could be identified by:
direct observation
workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to:
legal and organisational policies and guidelines
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to the service operation
OHS policies, procedures and programs
procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace
documentation and information systems and processes
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
the OHS hierarchy of control
assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure
displaying signs and using barriers in work area
hazard and risk identification and reporting
risk assessment and control measures
incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures and instructions, including:
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
working safely around tools and equipment
working safely on ladders and raised platforms
risk and hazard recognition
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
using PPE, including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hats
earmuffs or plugs
appropriate gloves and overalls
sunhats
dust masks
equipment maintenance and use
use and storage of hazardous substances
first aid.
Portable fire extinguishers include:
stored pressure
reversible
cartridge operated.
Maintenance schedule procedures for extinguishers include:
visual inspections
discharge tests
hydrostatic (pressure) test
recharging procedures
leak tests.
Workshop procedures may include:
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers
following assignment instructions
reporting and documentation requirements
PPE requirements
work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Environmental regulations may be located in:
appropriate Australian standards covering environmental safeguards
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, such as Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Documentation may include:
job cards
customer recommendation forms
service agreements
expense claims
application for credit forms
equipment recommendation forms
motor vehicle fleet cards
corrective action reports
petty cash vouchers
certificates of inspection
product documentation
maintenance record systems.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The following units of competency must be assessed prior to this unit:
PRMPFES04B Identify fire protection equipment
PRMPFES06C Prepare for installation and servicing operations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competency in this unit may be inferred from at least one practical demonstration in each of the following three categories:
any one from water, foam or wet chemical types
any powder type
any carbon dioxide type (the demonstration does not include hydrostatic testing).

The candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to candidate's organisation.
One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace.
Procedures to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace are followed during practical demonstrations.
Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability.
Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence.
Specific resources for assessment
The following resources should be available:
access to a workshop or a simulated workplace environment
access to workshop facilities and all necessary tools, equipment, spare parts and relevant documentation
assessment documentation
training and assessment record books.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Context of assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the workshop environment. Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time.
Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment.
All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.
Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (Inassessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace. A demonstrated understanding of both stored pressure and cartridge units is required.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders.
Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:
building Acts, regulations and codes
Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the required maintenance procedure and location, and covering all work undertaken
environmental regulations, including those related to ODS and SGG
manufacturer specifications
organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations.