CPPFES2011 — Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets

1 Plan and prepare for installation operation.

• 1.1Read work instructions and plans to clarify installation timeframes, client needs, site location and equipment requirements.
• 1.2Discuss planned installation with relevant persons to clarify client needs and expectations.
• 1.3Plan work activities to comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC, 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 installation procedures and to ensure alternative safety arrangements are implemented.
• 1.7Inspect installation area and building surface to locate utilities and identify and prepare to control hazards according to workplace requirements.
• 1.8Select materials, hardware and installation procedures to suit building surface and product installation requirements.

2 Select, install and commission portable fire extinguisher.

• 2.1Select fire extinguisher and installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
• 2.2Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely fix extinguisher mounting brackets and fire extinguisher to building surface according to manufacturers’ instructions and Australian Standards requirements.
• 2.3Position and fix approved fire extinguisher location signs and labels as required.
• 2.4Commission extinguisher according to Australian Standards requirements.

3 Install portable fire extinguisher and fire cabinet combination.

• 3.1Select fire cabinet installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
• 3.2Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely install fire cabinet according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• 3.3Position and fix approved fire extinguisher location and identification signs and labels as required.

4 Install fire blanket.

• 4.1Select fire blanket installation location to comply with regulations for the area to be protected.
• 4.2Use materials, hardware, tools and equipment to securely install fire blanket according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• 4.3Position and fix approved fire blanket location signs as required.

5 Finalise installation operation.

• 5.1Complete installation records according to Australian Standards, regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 5.2Remove waste from installation operation and leave client premises in a clean and tidy condition.
• 5.3Check tools and equipment for faults, wear or damage and rectify or report problems according to workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPFES2011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPFES2011 needs to address all 34 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 CPPFES2011?

Auditori pulls the current release of CPPFES2011 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for CPPFES2011 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing CPPFES2011 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CPPFES2011, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.