This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research, plan and prepare tenders for the design and implementation of cost-effective solutions for fire systems designs. The design and implementation of fire systems occur in a competitive commercial environment. It is not sufficient to design effective and technically compliant fire system solutions for clients; it is also essential that the solutions are cost-effective and commercially competitive.This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge necessary to research, plan, cost and tender for the design, fabrication and installation of efficient, effective and compliant fire detection and suppression systems.No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.