CPPFES3038Inspect, test and maintain portable fire monitors

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What an assessment for CPPFES3038 must cover

27 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 6 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 and prepare for service operation.

  • 1.1Interpret work instructions to clarify service timeframes, client needs, site and equipment locations.
  • 1.2Discuss planned service procedures with relevant persons to clarify client needs and expectations.
  • 1.3Plan work activities to comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory, work health and safety (WHS) and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4Identify potential and actual breaches of rules and regulations associated with work instructions and take required action to ensure compliance according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 1.5Select and use required tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.6Arrange access to worksite and communicate with responsible entity and affected persons to advise duration and impact of planned service procedures and to ensure alternative safety arrangements are implemented.
  • 1.7Identify and prepare to control hazards in the work area according to workplace requirements.

2 Inspect and test portable fire monitor.

  • 2.1Interpret product information and manufacturer requirements to determine testing and maintenance procedures for portable fire monitor.
  • 2.2Read and comply with safety data sheet (SDS) for foam type in use.
  • 2.3Inspect portable fire monitor to identify defects or damage according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4Test portable fire monitor to confirm correct working order and identify defects according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.5Record inspection and test results according to regulatory and workplace requirements.

3 Maintain portable fire monitor.

  • 3.1Maintain portable fire monitor according to manufacturer and relevant Australian Standard requirements.
  • 3.2Report defects, and repair or replace defective components according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 3.3Record maintenance results according to regulatory and workplace requirements.

4 Finalise service operation.

  • 4.1Complete service documentation and report outstanding defects, non-compliances and recommended rectifications according to Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2Check tools and equipment for faults, wear or damage and rectify or report problems according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.3Leave client premises in a clean and tidy condition.

Performance evidence

  • To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by inspecting, testing and maintaining two different portable fire monitors, and performing the following maintenance procedures for each monitor:
  • removing and replacing the foam nozzle on the portable monitor
  • cleaning and lubricating swing joints on the foam monitor

Knowledge evidence

  • action to take when a breach of regulation, work health and safety (WHS) or other policy occurs when inspecting, testing and maintaining portable fire monitors
  • implications of not complying with regulatory requirements when inspecting, testing and maintaining portable fire monitors
  • key features of legislation, regulations, codes and Australian Standards relevant to inspecting, testing and maintaining portable fire monitors: environmental considerations relating to foams records and documentation limitations of maintenance functions for fire monitors operating principles of: portable fire monitors pumps associated with hydrants and monitors purpose of: foam proportioning equipment relating to portable fire monitors portable fire monitors
  • purpose of safety data sheets (SDS) and methods for protecting the environment when working with foams used in the fire protection industry
  • types and purpose of tools and equipment used when routinely servicing portable fire monitors: hand and power tools personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • workplace requirements for inspecting, testing and maintaining portable fire monitors: maintenance of tools and equipment WHS, including hazard and risk identification and control

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Questions about assessing CPPFES3038

What does an assessment tool for CPPFES3038 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPFES3038 needs to address all 27 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPPFES3038?

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