Modification History
Prerequisite unit updated
Minor change to sustainability PC
Not equivalent to CPCPFS3021A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to complete weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing procedures to verify that fire pumpsets function as intended. The unit covers working safely, conducting compliance tests, visually inspecting, and identifying non-compliance defects. It involves mandatory reporting requirements, as well as general isolations and resetting fire pumpsets.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for inspecting and testing fire pumpsets.
Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and perform the inspections and testing as part of their work duties to verify that equipment functions as intended, according to work procedures and relevant Australian standards.
The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
The fire protection technician is not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state or territory regulations).
Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory limitations.
Pre-Requisites
CPCPCM2043A |
Carry out WHS requirements |
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CPPCMN2002A |
Participate in workplace safety arrangements |
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CPPFES2006A |
Prepare for installation and servicing operations |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Apply compliance requirements to service operations. |
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Legislative and industry requirements are interpreted, confirmed and applied to organisational requirements . |
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Location and equipment are checked for compliance with legislative and industry requirements, and action is taken according to organisational requirements. |
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Preparations are made for functional inspection and testing according to organisational requirements. |
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Conduct inspections and record results. |
2.1 |
Workplace procedures are followed and risk control measures are applied when inspecting fire pumpsets . |
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Fire pumpset controls are identified and their function determined, with reference to manufacturer instructions in order to conduct inspections and tests according to legislative and industry requirements. |
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Plant and other system interfaces that must be isolated to allow the inspection activities are identified. |
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Visual inspections are conducted as described in legislative and industry requirements. |
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2.5 |
Fire pumpset inspection results are recorded against requirements according to legislative and industry requirements. |
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2.6 |
Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process. |
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Conduct tests and record results. |
3.1 |
Methods for tests are implemented according to legislative and industry requirements. |
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Routine testing procedures are conducted according to the required frequency schedule to verify that the system functions as intended. |
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Test results are compared with legislative and industry requirements. |
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Results are documented according to legislative and industry requirements. |
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3.5 |
Report is completed and forwarded to relevant persons for action according to legislative and industry requirements. |
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3.6 |
System is reinstated according to organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of inspecting and testing a range of types of fire pumpsets at customers’ premises. |
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 ability to:
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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:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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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:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Legislative and industry requirements may include: |
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Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals and may include: |
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Checking for compliance may include: |
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Action may include: |
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Pumpset types may include: |
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System interfaces may include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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Testing procedures include: |
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Frequency schedules include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
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Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.