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.
Installation implications may include:
on-site health and safety risks, such as:
manual handling
confined spaces
working at height
constraints relating to access, such as:
height of pipe
length of pipe
distance from beams
distance from walls.
Monitoring project drawings and documentation may involve:
regular review of project management software tools and systems
regular review of emails
telephone communication with project team, including:
architect
lead contractor
other service contractors.
On-site installation issues may include:
discrepancies between designed and actual structure
discrepancies between designed and actual systems for other services, including:
mechanical
hydraulic
electrical
errors in supplied materials and components
scheduling and sequencing changes
problems with access to installation locations of fire system components.

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 preparation of accurate documentation and provision of ongoing support for the installation of fire systems in a range of projects and buildings.
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 drawings
create, manipulate, save, file and share design drawings
an understanding of technical issues impacting on the installation of fire systems
high-level communication skills to interact with on-site installers, and other service contractors and consultants
an understanding of the relevant regulatory approval and fire systems design certification processes
the ability to problem-solve and negotiate to produce appropriate design solutions for issues and contingencies encountered at the installation phase of a range of fire systems in different buildings, 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
access to manufacturer's information regarding fittings and components.
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.