Unit of competency Outline
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Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components
Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSFS5005
CPCSFS5005
State Code
OCM43
OCM43
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research, evaluate and select existing, new and incoming technologies and components for fire system detection and suppression systems. The unit also involves developing a broad understanding of the range of products available and their application, operation, performance and interaction. This unit of competency supports the work of fire systems' designers and certifiers who need to:understand the characteristics, operation and interaction of fire system technologies and componentsselect and assess fire system technologies and components.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research and evaluate fire suppression systems.
- 1.1 Research and identify the range of technologies and components for fire suppression systems.
- 1.2 Assess the suitability of fire suppression systems to different types of buildings and situations with reference to relevant legislation, codes and standards and client requirements.
- 1.3 Determine the performance characteristics and limitations of fire suppression systems.
- 1.4 Analyse fire suppression system failures and propose appropriate design solutions.
- 1.5 Select suitable and cost-effective fire suppression system technologies and components for buildings, situations and climatic conditions.
2 Research and evaluate fire detection and occupant warning systems.
- 2.1 Identify technologies and components available for fire detection and occupant warning systems.
- 2.2 Assess the suitability of fire detection and occupant warning systems to different types of buildings and situations with reference to relevant legislation, codes and standards.
- 2.3 Determine the performance characteristics and limitations of fire detection and occupant warning systems.
- 2.4 Select suitable and cost-effective fire detection and occupant warning system technologies and components for buildings and situations.
3 Analyse and specify the interaction of fire systems.
- 3.1 Analyse and specify the required interactions for effective operation of fire systems in different types of buildings and situations.
- 3.2 Identify and examine the interfaces that affect interactions between fire systems in different types of buildings and situations.
- 3.3 Select suitable fire detection and suppression systems for buildings and situations and specify the interactions and interfaces required for effective performance.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA410 | CPCSFS5005A | Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE6 | CPC50520 | Diploma of Fire Systems Design | Qualification |