PUAFIR309 — Operate pumps

1 Prepare pump to deliver water

• 1.1Type of pump and hose selected is appropriate to the operation and/or incident
• 1.2Suitability of water supply for operational purposes is determined
• 1.3Pump is sited and positioned to receive and deliver water supply, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• 1.4Pump and primer are engaged, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 1.5Appropriate agents and equipment are prepared for production of foam at an incident, as required

2 Operate pump

• 2.1Pump components and ancillary equipment are utilised to draught water, to boost water from a reticulated supply or to deliver and relay water from an appliance tank, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements of incident
• 2.2Pump operation is in accordance with organisational procedures, manufacturers’ specifications, and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
• 2.3Pump settings are determined, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements of the incident
• 2.4Pumps are operated and observed to ensure that pressure and flow of water meets operational requirements and that safety to personnel is maintained
• 2.5Pump performance is monitored and maintained to ensure maximum efficiency of operation, to detect and correct pumping and safety problems and to take appropriate action, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Pump operations are carried out avoiding injury to personnel and damage to equipment and facilities
• 2.7Mechanical malfunctions are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Conclude pump operations

• 3.1Pump operations are concluded, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Ancillary equipment is collected, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Maintenance procedures and checks are undertaken to ensure pump and ancillary equipment is serviceable, in accordance with organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR309 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR309 needs to address all 45 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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