Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Fire systems design projects may include:
different types of buildings, including:
residential
commercial
industrial
mixed classification
projects in different locations, including:
local
involving more than one state or territory
international
several types of fire systems, including:
water-based systems:
wet pipe sprinkler systems
deluge and drencher systems
dry pipe sprinkler systems
pre-action sprinkler systems
early suppression fast response (ESFR)
hydrants, hose reels and monitors
water supply tanks
fire pump sets
detection and warning systems:
emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)
fire detection and alarm systems
smoke control systems
emergency lighting systems.
Building classifications may include:
classifications in the Building Code of Australia:
occupancy classes
multiple classifications
parts with more than one classification
fire hazard properties of materials and smoke growth rate
classifications specified in relevant Australian or international standards
classifications relating to standards or codes applied by building insurers.
Codes and standards may include:
the Building Code of Australia
Australian standards for fire systems
international standards for fire systems.
Regulatory requirements may include:
relevant current legislation, including:
building Acts
building regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
relevant state, territory and local legislation.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that the simulated or project-based assessment fully replicates workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
This unit could be assessed as an activity involving the determination and establishment of the scope of a range of fire systems design projects. This would involve correctly interpreting design concepts, briefs and specifications, establishing building classifications, and identifying the relevant applicable legislation, codes and standards.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate:
the ability to read and interpret a range of design documents, including concept briefs, design briefs, drawings, plans and specifications
an understanding of hazard levels and building classifications
an understanding of the extent of legislation, codes, standards, as well as regulatory and insurance requirements, that may apply to fire systems design projects of different types and in different locations, including:
low-rise buildings
medium-rise buildings
high-rise buildings (over 25 metres)
buildings over 45 metres in height
the ability to conduct research to determine which particular legislation, codes, standards, regulatory and insurance requirements apply to specific fire systems designs in different types of buildings and locations, including:
low-rise buildings
medium-rise buildings
high-rise buildings (over 25 metres)
buildings over 45 metres in height.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
design briefs, drawings, plans and specifications
copies of codes, standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
access to information and communications technology - hardware and software.
Method of assessment
Assessment must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.