Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to at least two different new or existing fire protection installations and shall include:
The following components:
Fire alarm system with at least 50 input devices, 20 output device and 2 system interface controls
Fire warning system with at least 5 speakers, 5 interface communication devices and 2 warning indicators
Voice message facilities
Note:
1. Input devices can be conventional, analogue or analogue addressable fire detectors, flow switch connections or switch connections and the like.
2. Output devices can be shutdown signal, door or system release controls, solenoid valve controls and the like.
3. System interface controls can be communication signals to remote Control and indicating equipment, Building monitoring systems, paging system, Colour graphics and or the like.
4. Interface communication devices can be Warden In communication phones, Remote PA inputs and the like.
5. Warning Indicators are flashing lights for hearing impaired persons, fire brigade building indication and the like.
Verification by:
Visual inspection of cabling/wiring, accessories and controls
Conducting electrical tests
Note:
1. Electrical testing includes isolation testing; insulation resistance of equipment; resistance of the internal circuits of equipment; polarity of supply and equipment; continuity of earthing; correct electrical connections load current.
2. Electrical testing may be limited by the scope permitted under restricted electrical work
Conducting system tests as required by regulations
Note:
1. System testing includes weekly requirements to annual performance verification
2. Examples of tests are operation and control of indicating equipment, in-situ testing of detectors, taking sound measurements and the like
Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. .
The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment
9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy.
Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.
The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.
Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.
Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines - UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:
A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement
Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment
Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures
Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:
Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection installations as described in 8) and including:
Identifying visual defects.
Conducting all electrical tests safely and correctly.
Conducting all fire alarms and warning tests safely and correctly.
Identifying non-compliant defects from test results.
Recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Acting within regulatory limits.
Reporting legibly and accurately.
Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.
These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.
Note:
Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.
The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to verifying compliance and functionality of fire protection installations.

Method of assessment
9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.
Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.