Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Legislative and industry requirements may include:
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
fire risk management section of AS 5062 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment
licensing arrangements
manufacturers’ system manuals
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as Building Code of Australia (BCA)
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 5062 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment
AS 3772-2008 Pre-engineered fire protection systems for cooking equipment
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
system approval listing, such as:
CSIRO ActivFire
Factory Mutual (FM)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Organisational requirements may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems are:
fire protection systems consisting of:
pipework with nozzle arrangement installed up to a maximum permitted design according to manufacturers’ pre-engineered limitation requirements and applicable Australian standard (note: no hydraulic calculations are required to size pipework or nozzles)
supply of extinguishing agent of predetermined quantity
fitted to:
commercial cooking equipment, including:
exhaust plenums
exhaust systems
associated ducts and filters
fixed plant used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, marine, and power generation, including:
engine bays
fuel pumping skids
generators
industrial vehicles used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, forestry and waste management, including:
draglines
earthmovers
graders
trucks
loaders.
Checking system compliance may include:
applying inspection, test and survey requirements to equipment or systems to determine that they are:
capable of operating as originally installed
still suitable for the fire hazard or risk being protected, as no change in occupancy or use of the area protected has occurred since the system was installed or last modified
providing the coverage and protection needed to meet original design or performance requirements.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Safety procedures may include:
awareness of electrical hazards
emergency procedures
first aid
following confined spaces procedures
recognising hazards and risks
using personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hats
ear muffs or plugs
working safely:
around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
around tools and equipment
on ladders and raised platforms.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
industry requirements
insurance requirements
providing non-routine or urgent services
providing routine services
providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits
system specification.
Relevant persons may include:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Extinguishing agents may be:
foam
powder
water mist
wet chemical
combination of any of the above when compatible.
System components may include:
actuators:
mechanical
pyrotechnic
solenoid
agent discharge nozzles
agent distribution pipework and hose
container valves
control equipment
detection devices
extinguishing agent containers, such as tanks and cylinders
support brackets.
Auxiliary shutdown devices transmit signals and may include:
air conditioning shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to stop air conditioning
cooking fuel line shutdown signal to a gas solenoid valve on main inlet pipe supply to cooking appliances
cooking power supply shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to isolate main electrical supply to cooking appliances
signal from fire system to shut off valve, relay or solenoid to isolate fuel and oil supplies or release pressure from hydraulic tanks
vehicle or plant engine shutdown signal to engine emergency shutdown circuitry.
Testing procedures may include:
discharge
leaks
pressure
recharging
visual inspections.
Maintenance schedules may include:
Australian standards
customer schedules
system manufacturers.
Documentation may include:
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
logbooks
maintenance record system
product documentation
service agreements
service reports
system manufacturer’s documentation.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
PPE requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.

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 by observation of practical demonstration of inspecting, testing and maintaining non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems.
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 in this unit for at least one type of non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression system in two different installation locations.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
conduct inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance according to the relevant Australian standard and manufacturers’ documents on at least two installed systems
replace or repair system components, such as:
detector
fire alarm panel
replace (recharge) extinguishing agent and pressurise or reinstate systems to fully operational condition according to manufacturers’ documentation, working on systems with at least two different extinguishing agents
replace or repair system components, such as:
actuator
nozzle
pipe fitting
system container.
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:
access to customer premises or a simulated workplace environment
assessment documentation
necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals and relevant documentation
training and assessment record book.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.