CPCPFS3046Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure

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What an assessment for CPCPFS3046 must cover

43 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 25 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 Plan the work.

  • 1.1Obtain, read and apply water-based fire protection 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, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3Identify materials and components and calculate quantities.

2 Prepare for work.

  • 2.1Check material and components for conformity and action any discrepancies.
  • 2.2Select and check serviceability of tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) and rectify or report any faults.
  • 2.3Prepare work area to efficiently test fire protection system.
  • 2.4Determine the type of test to be performed and prepare appropriate testing equipment.

3 Test fire protection systems.

  • 3.1Connect air test equipment to system using pressure test not exceeding 50KPa.
  • 3.2Connect water test equipment and conduct hydrostatic test according to relevant codes and Australian Standard.
  • 3.3Record readings from each pressure gauge in format determined by job specifications and quality assurance requirements.
  • 3.4Isolate water supply and open all water outlets to drain down system.
  • 3.5Recharge and restore system to operational condition.
  • 3.6Complete documentation and submit within required timeframe.

4 Clean up.

  • 4.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.

Performance evidence

  • one water pressure test on a fire sprinkler system
  • one water pressure test on a fire hydrant system
  • Note: Tests may be conducted during installation or maintenance of jobs.

Knowledge evidence

  • legislation, regulations, standards and codes relating to pressure testing water-based fire protection systems:
  • policies, procedures and environmental requirements and sustainability principles relating to pressure testing water-based fire protection systems
  • functional and operational features of tools and equipment used in pressure testing water-based fire protection systems
  • safety requirements when using compressed air
  • processes, procedures and techniques of:
  • testing water-based fire protection systems
  • characteristics, application and limitations of approve materials and components:
  • sprinkler heads
  • roll groove and threaded joints
  • steel pipe
  • chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe
  • non-ferrous pipe
  • alarm valves
  • ball valves
  • gate valves
  • butterfly valves
  • waste and test valves
  • flexible droppers
  • fire hydrant valves
  • booster and suction arrangements
  • check valves
  • materials storage and environmentally responsible waste disposal relating to pressure testing water-based fire protection systems
  • how to access relevant information including, job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • tools, materials and equipment used for testing the integrity of water-based fire protection systems
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements for testing the integrity of water-based fire protection systems.

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What does an assessment tool for CPCPFS3046 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCPFS3046 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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