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CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets Version: 2016.1

Assessment Resource | CPPFES2020A

© Intelligent Training Solutions Pty Ltd of 17 Modified by: Intelligent Training Solutions CPPFES2020A Master Assessment Version 2016.1 Last Updated: June 2016, Review Due: November 2016

Unit Summary

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the outcomes required to conduct routine monthly, six-monthly and yearly inspections and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets at a customer’s premises. Pre-Requisites There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this competency unit Application of the Unit This unit of competency supports fire service technicians responsible for routinely inspecting and testing fire extinguishers and fire blankets on customers’ premises. The unit does not apply to the completion of annual statements



GENERAL ASSESSOR INSTRUCTION

How to conduct this assessment

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Please note that each assessment task within this document has a set of Assessor Instructions aligned with each of the tasks. The information below is provided as a general overview. It is important that before conducting this assessment, the assessor undertakes the following: Before conducting the assessment

Read the assessment task as detailed in this document. If required, further contextualise the assessment task (and checklists) to ensure that they reflect the target

group and environment. (Be sure to check with the mapping document to ensure any contextualisation still covers the unit requirements)

Read each of the assessor instructions and checklists before commencing the assessment. If you have ANY doubt as to the desired assessment outcomes or any questions on the criteria within this document, please contact Martin Klein on 0000 000 000 (MFB Trainer and Assessor) or Cameron Gutterson on 0412 793 655 (Training Manager) to seek clarification before commencing this assessment.

Ensure the simulated environment is suitable for the parameters of the tasks, to ensure the students will have an appropriate opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

Make any suitable modifications to the training environment if required to allow all tasks to be observed. Ensure the student is allocated the appropriate time and resources for the task. Advise the student before conducting the assessment of:

o What will occur throughout the assessment process. o When the assessment will occur. o The level of competency expected by the learner.

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Conducting the assessment

Observe the student during the assessment process to establish and oversee the evidence gathering process to ensure it remains valid, reliable, fair and flexible.

Communicate with the student to agree on the commencement of the assessment. Where possible, observe the student undertake the tasks as outlined. Record your observations in the assessor checklists. Where a checklist point is not appropriate, write "N/A" in the space provided. Gather supporting documentation where available and appropriate (as evidence) Incorporate allowable adjustments to the assessment procedure without compromising the integrity of the

assessment. Once the assessment has been submitted record your comments in the sections provided or Once the

assessment is complete, advise the student that the assessment has ceased, and record your comments in the sections provided

Making the decision

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After the assessment

Provide constructive feedback to the student on their performance after the assessment period. Do not make any comments on actions undertaken prior or after the assessment period. If additional space is required for feedback, the assessor should customise this document to allow for the additional comments or add an additional page to this document.

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Document format Through this document you will notice we have used two different title and subtitle colours, they are Blue and Green. The BLUE titles or subtitles represents sections of this assessment that are meant for the learner to complete and read. They consist of:

1. Student Assessment Task Instructions 2. Student Assessment Tools or; 3. Student Checklists

The GREEN titles or subtitles represent sections of this assessment that are meant for the assessor to complete or read. They consist of:

1. Assessor Assessment Task Instructions 2. Assessor Assessment Tools or 3. Assessor feedback or results

This master assessment tool should not be given to the learner. Instead you are to remove all the green sections of this document and all the model or suggested answers within the blue sections and re-name this document “Student Assessment” adding this document's version number and code.

Example: ‘CPPFES2020A Student Assessment – 2016.1’ It is recommended that this master assessment is also not used in class. Instead you are to remove all the blue sections of this document and the ‘General assessor instructions’ and re-name this document “Assessor Assessment with Checklists” adding this document's version number and code.

Example: ‘CPPFES2020A Assessor Assessment with Checklists – 2016.1’ This will safeguard learners seeing or taking the master assessment. Before each course Before each course you are to create a ‘Student Assessment’ and an ‘Assessor Assessment’ version for this assessment tool as per the instructions in Section 4.2 Document Format Assessor Support If you require any support for this assessment tool, please contact the following person: Cameron Gutterson Training Manager Intelligent Training Solutions E:| [email protected] M:| 0412 793 655



ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

This form is to be completed by the assessor and used a final record of student competency. All student submissions including any associated checklists (outlined below) are to be attached to this cover sheet before placing on the

student's file. Student results are not to be entered onto the ITS Student Database unless all relevant paperwork is completed and attached to this form.

Students must satisfactory complete all assessment tasks to be competent in the unit.

Student Name:

Student ID No:

Final Completion Date: (Leave blank if the same as the assessor declaration date)

This document contains evidence for the following units:

CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

Please attach the following documentation to this form Result

SC = Satisfactory Completed NS = Not Satisfactory NA = Not Assessed

Assessment Task 1 Written Project SC | NS | NA

Assessment Task 2 Parts A, B, C, D Practical Observation Assessment SC | NS | NA

Final Assessment Outcome Competent Not Yet Competent*

* Achieved satisfactory completion of all theory and practical assessments.

Assessor Comments: (In addition to any feedback provided on the assessment task sheets)



Student to Complete this Section Student Comments

This area is used for adding any comments made by the student.

Learner Declaration I declare that the information contained in this Assessment Summary is accurate and is a true reflection of the assessment I have undertaken. I have been given feedback on my performance and the evidence I have provided. I have been informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I am aware of my appeal rights as documented in the ITS appeals policy.

Learner Name Learner Signature Date

ITS Administrative Use Only Assessor Declaration

I, the person conducting the assessment, declare that the learner mentioned above participated in an appropriate assessment in accordance with the assessment plan, and outcomes and objectives of the unit of competency. The information recorded above is an accurate reflection of this learner’s assessment. The student has been provided with verbal or written feedback and informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student.

Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date

Entered onto Wise.Net Student Management Database ____ / ____ / ________ Date

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STUDENT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION (GENERAL INFORMATION)

This information is to be handed to each student to outline the assessment requirements.

Instructions This assessment requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct the six-monthly and yearly inspection and, if necessary, testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets in accordance with the Australian Standards 1851-2012. The unit applies to those people that are assigned the job role of fire service technician or fire safety officer in any working environment.

Written Components of this assessment tool The written components of this assessment tool consist of answering questions and completing maintenance registers and logs based on the information you have learned and if required, researched. Your assessor will guide you through this assessment.

Practical Assessment The practical assessment task for this unit consists of conducting an inspection of fire extinguishing and fire blanket equipment and performing basic maintenance and repairs as required. Your assessor will guide you through this assessment.

Conditions of Assessment 1. The assessor will provide you with clear instructions about what you are required to do for each assessment task. 2. Time frames and submission dates are to be determined by your assessor. 3. If you are unclear about what you have to do, please ask the assessor before you start. 4. Each person must be assessed as being competent in each assessment task. 5. You are allowed to use references, books and course notes during the assessment tasks where indicated in the

student instruction for a particular task however these resources must be properly referenced within your answers or on a separate sheet titled appropriately.

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Grounds for stopping the assessment If at any time during the practical assessment you act in a way that puts yourself, other learners, equipment or property in any danger, the assessment will be stopped immediately. Your assessor will identify and record the dangerous act to you and refer the matter to the training manager for review. The training manager will then decide whether to re-schedule the assessment at a later time or in enforce the student discipline policy. If your assessment is re-scheduled, you may be required to complete part of all of the practical assessment again at that time, at the discretion of your assessor.

Referencing When using materials from published authors to support your assignment work remember to cite and reference the work correctly using the Harvard Referencing System or The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition. Bear in mind that material downloaded or accessed via the internet also requires correct referencing.

Reasonable Adjustments In the event that you have difficulty understanding the assessment tasks due to language or other difficulties, your assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the assessment paper in order to afford you every opportunity to achieve competency, including:

Completion of the written tasks verbally, with the instructor recording your responses to the written

questionnaire.

Completion of this assessment electronically, with the replies submitted electronically under examination conditions set by your assessor.

Late Submissions Late assignments will not be accepted unless the trainer has previously granted permission.

Achieving a satisfactory outcome To achieve a competent result for this assessment you will need to: 1. Complete all assessment tasks satisfactorily and promptly, representative if real world conditions, expectations,

and outcomes. 2. Complete all assessment tasks safely, using the correct techniques and methods and ensuring your safety and

the safety of others at all times. 3. Working with others, where necessary, to safely, effectively and efficiently achieve all outcomes of the tasks and

assessments.



ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – WRITTEN ASSESSMENT STUDENT INFORMATION

(This information is to be handed to each student to outline the assessment requirements)

General Instruction Your assessor will decide with you whether you can or will complete the theory assessment in an oral or written format.

If you complete the assessment orally, your assessor will record your answers for you using a suitable method at an appropriate time, before attempting the next assessment task. You are required to sign-off on the recorded responses to indicate that they have accurately captured your response.

If you undertake a written assessment, you must write your answers using the assessment tool provided. This task is to be completed and submitted independently.

Conditions of Assessment

1. Ensure that you have a copy of the Australian Standards AS 1851-2012 before attempting this assessment task.

2. This written assessment consist of questions that must be answered in class time. 3. You are allowed to ask your assessor about any matters in the assessment task that you do not understand. 4. This assessment task will only take 60 minutes to complete. You must answer all questions. 5. All questions must be replied to without any assistance. This is an open book written assessment completed

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Appling rules and regulations to service operations Inspecting and testing fire extinguishers and fire blankets Finalising servicing procedures and operations

Assessment Task Due Date: ____ / ____ / 2016 This assessment task is due at the end of the session for this unit, refer to the course timetable for the end date of this unit.

Achieving a Satisfactory Outcome To achieve a successful result for the theory assessment you will need to:

Complete all questions correctly. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject. Use reasonable methods or considerations in coming to the answers. Correctly explain principles when questioned by your assessor in the instance where your original reply is

unclear.

Good Luck.



ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – WRITTEN ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR INSTRUCTIONS

Assessment Guidelines You will need to have read the student information section of this task first before commencing with this task. You must discuss with the learner whether they will undertake the theory test in an oral or written format.

If a student takes the test orally, you are required to document the responses provided by the student and have the learner countersign these. This is to indicate that the student acknowledges that you have accurately captured their intented responses.

If a learner undertakes a written test, they will need to write their responses on the final test provided.

Conducting the Theory Assessment

1. You must provide each learner with a copy of the assessment task at the beginning of this unit. 2. During each session, up until the moment where the student undertakes the assessment task the students are

allowed to ask you questions about the meaning or interpretation of the questions contained in the test. You may clarify the significance of any language or questions without giving away the answer.

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Marking the Theory Assessment Suggested responses (model answers) to the questions are included in this document and will vary depending on the learners own research and experiences within this field. You should refer to the suggested or model answers when considering the responses provided by students, but as a guide only. An answer provided may still be correct in a particular circumstance, even though it is not listed here as a model answer. You must indicate, for each question, whether the answer is satisfactory (tick) or unsatisfactory (cross). You may ask the learner questions once they have submitted their assessment task, to clarify any answers that are not clearly explained. The oral responses provided during this clarification must be documented on the student’s version of the assessment task and initialled by yourself and the learner. You should not seek clarification for answers that are clearly incorrect. A learner’s competency should be determined at the completion of all the assessment tasks (both theory and practical). If you feel that the theory assessment displays a fundamental lack of understanding, you may consider re-training and re-testing the learner before continuing with the next assessment task. NOTE: If the learner has failed the test due to language or literacy issues, reasonable adjustment and alternative testing methods should be used before progressing to the next assessment task.



Achieving a Satisfactory Outcome As a guide, achieving a successful outcome for the theory test should mean the learner:

Complete all questions correctly. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the subject. Uses reasonable methods or considerations in coming to the answers. Correctly explains principles when questioned by you in an instance where the original reply is unclear.



ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – WRITTEN ASSESSMENT STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Learner Name:

Date of Assessment:

Assessor Name:

Location of Assessment:

These answers should be used as a guide only. Specific work environments may cause there to be more than one

possible answer to the questions with in this assessment task. Use the answers given below together with your professional judgement and experience to determine competency. This statement must be removed in the

‘Student Version.' QUESTIONS ON RULES AND REGULATIONS | SHORT ANSWER In particular, you will be assessed on your knowledge of:

Elements of the Australian Standards directly related to the service and testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets.

Different types and fire extinguishers and classifications of fires OHS Regulations relating to working on the site of a customer’s premises.

1. What is the Australian Standard code or title for the inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets?

2. Name one (1) other Australian Standard code or title that is linked to the inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets?

3. Name the building regulation in Victoria which identifies safety measures and maintenance schedules for the inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets?

4. According to the AS 1851-2012 and the Building Regulations in Victoria, what is meant by a ‘competent person.'



ASSESSMENT TASK 2 – PRACTICAL OBSERVATION ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR CHECKLIST

This checklist is to be used when assessing the learner in the associated task. A checklist is to be completed for each student. Please refer to separate mapping document for specific details relating to alignment of this assessment task to the unit requirements. Please complete below

Student Name:

Student ID No: ITS000

Overview of Assessor Instructions (Remember): You are to observe candidates undertake a practical task that requires them to prepare for, inspect and test fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Observations are to be recorded on the assessor checklist provided below by placing a Tick () in the appropriate box (example: YES or NO.) Feedback and comments are to be used when a learner is deemed NYC to explain why. Please ensure that you provide detailed feedback. You will also be required to provide verbal feedback to the student at the end of this assessment task. You will be required to provide each student with a relevant workplace scenario reflecting realistic work requirements. Ensure you provide a quick description of the scenario used if different than what’s listed in the assessor instructions. Students must demonstrate competency in all the checklist items listed below to be deemed competent in this assessment task.

TO BE COMPLETED IF THE SCENARIO USED IS DIFFERENT TO THAT LISTED IN THE ASSESSOR INSTRUCTIONS SECTION OF THIS ASSESSMENT TASK

Scenario 1: _____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________



Assessment Checklist

Student Observations: did the student Outcome Item Comments

Part A:

Plan and prepare for the work task by accessing the relevant documentation

Prepare the work area for entry by:

Determining if the work area is restricted or requires special clearance. Yes

No

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Yes

No

Locate and identify workplace procedures and safety requirements, including safety data sheets as required Yes

No

Locate and identify the health and safety rules Yes

No

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Yes

No

Obtain an entry permit from the permits officer (You will need to act as the permits officer)

Yes

No

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Yes

No


Student Observations: did the student Outcome Item Comments

Choose and inspect all of the tools and equipment needed for the job, including:

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Yes

No

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Part B:

Inspect and test fire extinguishers

(Remember: Learner demonstrates how to safely inspect, test and tag fire extinguishers by completing the following tasks)

Perform the six-monthly service routine on the following five extinguishers which are to be inspected and tested according to maintenance schedule in the Australian Standards and customer requirements:

CHECK the extinguishers accessibility, ensuring it’s readily accessible and in its assigned location.

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

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Completion of Assessment Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Not Assessed

Learner Declaration I declare that I have been assessed in this unit. I have been informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I am aware of my appeal rights concerning the ITS appeals policy.

Learner Name Learner Signature Date

Assessor Declaration I, the person conducting the assessment, declare that the learner mentioned above participated in an appropriate assessment in accordance with the assessment plan, and outcomes and objectives of this assessment task. The information recorded above is an accurate reflection of this learner’s abilities. The student has been provided with verbal or written feedback and informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student.

Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date

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