Unit Standard 13961 - Demonstrate knowledge and Use of Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment

POE - Formative &

Summative Assessment Guide

Demonstrate Knowledge and Use of Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment

Unit Standard 13961

Level 2

Credits 4

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR POE

Instructions to learner to compile the Portfolio of Evidence:

A Portfolio of Evidence contains the following:

• Copies of reflections and any work completed during the contact training phase

• Copies of worksheets completed following the contact training phase

Evidence must be in the form of a portfolio where documented proof exists for all research done by the learner.

This is your Portfolio of Evidence. All categories have been organised and you must ensure that clear distinctions

are made between each category. Follow the instructions carefully and ensure that you attach the evidence that is

required.

Please ensure that your PoE is handed in for assessment on the agreed time, date and venue!

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INDIRECT EVIDENCE

Indirect Evidence is evidence produced about the learner from another source. This is usually in the form of reports

of third-party sources, i.e., sources other than the assessor. Indirect evidence can be used to verify the authenticity

of other forms of evidence.in addition, it may be necessary to corroborate these forms of evidence. Sources of

indirect evidence include:

• Team outputs

• Work completed at an earlier stage

• Performance appraisals

• Training records

• Testimonials

• Reviews and commendations

• Certificates and qualifications

• Medals, prizes and trophies

• Customer / client ratings

Please attach any indirect evidence you may have on the required outcomes within the PoE in the insertions

provided.

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS During your training, you were required to complete a number of activities within each Lesson in your Learner Study

Guide. You need to complete these activities and attach the evidence of each in this section of your PoE.

LESSON 1

Fire and Repellents

Activity 1 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

What are the two most common ways of controlling fires?

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 1, Assessment Criteria 2

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Activity 2 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

Find out what the different types of fires are and the causes.

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 1, Assessment Criteria 3

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Activity 3 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

Identify the types of extinguishers that are available in your workplace and describe which fires they can be used for. This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 1, Assessment Criteria 3

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Activity 4 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

What safety precautions are in place in your own workplace in relation to employees and customers.

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 1, Assessment Criteria 4

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LESSON 2

Fire Extinguishers

Activity 5 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

Demonstrate the use of fire extinguishers available in your workplace.

Ask them to note their observations and findings on how you have used the extinguishers.

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 2, Assessment Criteria 1

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Activity 6 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

Describe the safe practice policy at your workplace when putting out small fires.

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 2, Assessment Criteria 4

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LESSON 3

Fixed Hose Reels and Ancillary Extinguishing Equipment

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Activity 7 – This Activity must be completed in your Portfolio of Evidence

Establish what kind of fire you could use a fire hose reel, sand bucket and fire blanket

for and explain why.

This Activity is aligned to Specific Outcome 3, Assessment Criteria 1

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Practical Assessment Work Based Evidence

INSTRUCTIONS

• This Practical Assessment must be completed by the learner once training has been

attended.

• Arrange a suitable time with your line manager / assessor who must be present during

this assessment to authenticate it

• A venue must be arranged where you will not be disturbed

• Follow the required outcomes carefully

• You may choose to supplement your assessment by including documents you have

produced in the workplace. If you choose to do this, these documents must be

authenticated by your workplace mentor / assessor and you may then submit them as

part of an inclusion, clearly marked, in your PoE

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Summative Assessments Knowledge Test

INSTRUCTIONS

• This Knowledge Test must be completed by the learner once training has been attended.

• Complete all the questions using black ink.

• Read the questions carefully and then fill in the answer in your answer sheet that your assessor

will provide you with.

• Write legibly in the language agreed – namely English.

• Label drawings clearly (if applicable).

• You may ask the assessor for clarity, should you not understand the questions being asked

• The required mark to be declared competent is 75%

QUESTION 1:

Explain the components that are required to sustain combustion (15 Marks)

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QUESTION 2:

Describe some of the repellents that are used in controlling combustion (10 Marks)

QUESTION 3:

Explain the use of a fire hose reel (10 Marks)

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QUESTION 4:

How are sand and water used to extinguish a fire (5 Marks)

Total: 40 Marks

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WORKPLACE PROJECTS INSTRUCTIONS

✓ In this section you are required to either attach written evidence relating to one of the tasks within your Practical Assessment as Product Sample

✓ Complete a project, self-assessment, case study or other task relating to any one of the Specific Outcomes of the unit standard.

✓ Each outcome that requires evidence is listed below – kindly file all your substantiating evidence.

Activity Details

SO Requirements

Project 1 SO2 Explain the legislative procedures in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assessment # Type of Assessment Specific Outcome Assessment Criteria

Competent/not

Activity 1 Formative SO1 & 2 AC 4, 5 & 6

Activity 2 Formative SO1 AC 1 & 2

Activity 3 Formative SO3 AC 1

Activity 4 Formative SO3 AC 3

Activity 5 Formative SO3 AC 2

Activity 6 Formative SO4 AC 1 & 2

Activity 7 Formative SO5 AC 2

Activity 8 Formative SO5 AC 2

Activity 9 Formative SO 5 AC 3

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Activity Details

SO Requirements

Project 2 SO3 List type of Personal Protective Equipment and give example of each.

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SO Requirements

Project 3 SO1 List potential hazards and give appropriate action to reduce or report such hazard