Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEPMNT319 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and test fixed fire protection systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEPMNT319 - Maintain and test fixed fire protection systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct maintenance, fault finding and in-service testing of fixed fire protection systems.A fixedfire protection system is a set of components that detecta fire, alert personnel and/or occupants and extinguishthe fire, they are actuated by smoke, flames or heat. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, maintain fixed fire protection systems, conduct in-service testing and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practicesThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Maintenance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Complete work
  • Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed for work preparation
       
Element: Resources are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures for compliance with job specifications
       
Element: Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and interpreted, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification
       
Element: Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Maintain fixed fire protection systems
  • Dismantling of fire protection system equipment is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Faulty components are repaired or overhauled, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements
       
Element: Replacement equipment or items are inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, to confirm compliance with fire protection system specifications
       
Element: Modifications or alterations are undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements
       
Element: Maintenance is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements
       
Element: Conduct in service testing
  • In-service testing is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements
       
Element: In-service testing is carried out, in accordance with relevant statutory regulations
       
Element: Abnormalities, faults and deviations from fire protection system specifications are logged and reported to appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dismantling of fire protection system equipment is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
In-service testing is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and fire protection system requirements 
 
Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEPMNT319 - Maintain and test fixed fire protection systems
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