Course Title: Inspect and test fire pumpsets
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3292 Certificate III in Fire Protection
Course Title: Inspect and test fire pumpsets
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
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. 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-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Prerequisite units: CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirements
OR BOTH:
CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
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CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets |
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1. Apply compliance requirements to service operations. 2. Conduct inspections and record results. 3. Conduct tests and record results. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.