CPCPFS3036 — Install special hazard systems
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What an assessment for CPCPFS3036 must cover
43 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Identify installation requirements.
- 1.1Obtain, read and apply special hazard systems requirements from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
- 1.2Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, organisational work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
2 Prepare for work.
- 2.1Create a materials list and collect components.
- 2.2Select and check the serviceability of appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 2.3Prepare work area to support efficient installation of special hazard extinguishing systems.
3 Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
- 3.1Confirm and isolate all interface systems and put in place appropriate signage, lock-off and documentation.
- 3.2Physically disconnect manual, electrical and mechanical actuation devices.
- 3.3Identify and disconnect pneumatic actuation devices and pilot and slave tubes and fittings.
- 3.4Connect transport caps on all outlets, plugs and locking devices, according to manufacturer’s specifications.
- 3.5Disconnect container bank manifold connection components.
- 3.6Install transport caps on valve outlets.
- 3.7Organise removal and transportation of gaseous agent containers to storage or reclaim facility.
- 3.8Complete documentation and decommissioning sign-off requirements and confirm with relevant persons.
4 Install and test special hazard systems.
- 4.1Set out system and install fixings.
- 4.2Check pipe supports and install pipes, fittings, nozzles and components.
- 4.3Perform piping system pressure testing.
- 4.4Connect cylinder manifold and cylinder hoses.
- 4.5Connect cylinder supports and cylinders and secure in brackets.
- 4.6Remove transport caps and connect cylinder hoses.
- 4.7Connect actuators.
- 4.8Complete documentation according to relevant regulatory requirements.
5 Clean up.
- 5.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
- 5.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and report any damage, and store and secure.
Performance evidence
- installing a special hazards fire suppression system (not prescribed ozone depleting substances (ODS) or synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) extinguishing agent), incorporating a storage cylinder connected by piping to a simple distribution system incorporating two nozzles and one actuating device
- complying with ODS or SGG legislation, codes and regulations
- decommissioning a gaseous system comprising of at least three cylinders and prepare the cylinders for transport
- correctly selecting and using tools and equipment used for installation of gaseous agent containers and actuation devices
Knowledge evidence
- ODS and SGG legislative and industry requirements for special hazard fire suppression systems installation activities
- characteristics, application and limitations of approved materials and components used in special hazardous systems actuating devices: - prescribed ODS and SGG materials - extinguishing agents, including or other approved materials - pipes
- hazard categories, classes of fire hazard and extinguishing agents
- workplace and safety including dangerous goods
- transportation of dangerous goods
- processes, procedures and techniques of: - installing and testing special hazard systems - pressure test systems - cylinder anchorage - cleaning
- relevant statutory and authorities’ requirements related to installing special hazard systems: - requirements for room ventilation and integrity - structural systems, building materials and building services
- functional and operational features of tools and equipment used to install special hazard systems: - cutting and threading equipment - roll grooving equipment - hand and power tools - ladders - testing equipment
- types of special hazard extinguishing systems: - carbon dioxide - high and low pressure - naturally occurring blended gasses (Proinert, Argonite, Inergen) - chemical reaction and explosion suppression systems - dry chemical - foam - prescribed ODS and SGG extinguishing agents - deluge - water mist
- types of operation of actuation devices (also known as actuators): - electrical - manual - mechanical - pneumatic
- special hazard system components, including: - directional valves - lock off valves - pyrotech actuators - nozzles - manifolds - hoses - cylinders - cylinder manifold brackets - pressure relief vents - dirt traps - bracketing and pipe supports - foam generators - foam monitors - foam proportioning equipment - foam indicators - aspirating foam nozzles - foam storage vessels, including bladder tanks
- relevant documentation required when installing special hazard systems
- how to access relevant information, including relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements for installation of special hazard systems
- tools, materials and equipment used for installation of special hazard systems
- work health and safety (WHS) requirements for installation of special hazard systems
- installation requirements for installation of special hazard systems
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Questions about assessing CPCPFS3036
What does an assessment tool for CPCPFS3036 need to cover?
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