CPCPFS3038 — Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations

1 Plan the work.

• 1.1Access, read and apply fire hydrant and hose reel requirements relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
• 1.2Identify and apply organisational work health and safety (WHS), including sign in, environmental requirements.

2 Prepare for work.

• 2.1Identify and calculate materials required to complete the task.
• 2.2Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• 2.3Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
• 2.4Select and check serviceability of appropriate tools, equipment and PPE.
• 2.5Receive and check materials against the docket and order form for correct product, compliance with standards and acceptable condition and action discrepancies.
• 2.6Apply AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment (Section 1) and routine service requirements for fire hydrant and hose reel installation.
• 2.7Confirm correct location of fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations system design, installation and commissioning.

3 Test, repair and replace faulty components and perform systems checks.

• 3.1Isolate system interfaces.
• 3.2Carry out routine service up to five yearly frequency and maintenance tasks as detailed in AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
• 3.3Identify faulty items or components and choose appropriate service procedure.
• 3.4Remove faulty items or components, using appropriate tools and equipment and rectify.
• 3.5Complete documentation according to workplace procedures and submit within specified timeframes.

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.

What does an assessment tool for CPCPFS3038 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCPFS3038 needs to address all 30 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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