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:
relevant legislation relating to inspecting and testing fire protection equipment, including:
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
international shipping codes
licensing arrangements
marine codes for different Australian States
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
requirements of Australian petroleum industry
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.
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 (PPE) requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with relevant rules and regulations
applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standards.
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.
Fire extinguishers may include:
portable extinguishers as defined in AS/NZS 1841 Portable fire extinguishers
wheeled extinguishers as defined in AS 4265 Wheeled fire extinguishers.
Inspection and testing include:
activities specified in relevant standards:
AS/NZS 1841 Portable fire extinguishers
AS 4265 Wheeled fire extinguishers.
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 and future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Maintenance equipment and tools may include:
hand tools
hydrostatic test equipment
PPE
power tools
recharge equipment
safety cages
test equipment.
Documentation may include:
application for credit forms
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
job cards
maintenance records
petty cash vouchers
product documentation
service agreements.

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 of inspecting and testing fire extinguishers and inspecting fire blankets.
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:
conduct inspection and testing activities according to relevant Australian standard requirements on one type of extinguisher in each of the following categories:
water, foam, or wet chemical
powder
carbon dioxide
vaporising liquid
wheeled extinguisher
inspect a range of fire blankets
survey a site to ensure that installed extinguishers, fire blankets and location signs comply with BCA and relevant Australian standards.
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:
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, for example:
CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.