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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Fire safety systems may include:
alarms
electronic
emergency warning
paging (audible and visual)
telephone
visual
communications
emergency intercommunication system
fire phone
radio
telephones
fire detection systems
carbon monoxide
heat (linear, fixed temperature, rate of rise, video)
flame (infra-red, ultra violet, video)
smoke ( aspirating, ionisation, photo-electric)
video
fire sprinkler
components (alarm valves, pressure and flow switches, pressure gauges, retard chambers, sprinkler heads [all types], stop valves, system pressurisation arrangement, tamper switches, valve monitoring
dry pipe
wet pipe
fire suppression
aerosol
foam
gaseous (carbon dioxide, nitrogen and inert gas)
powder
vaporising liquid
water mist
gas detection
controller
detectors
smoke control
mechanical plant shutdown
smoke curtain operation
smoke exhaust
stair pressurisation
other systems operations (such as electrical system shutdown, door closing/opening)

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
identify types of sprinkler systems
identify components of sprinkler systems
identify fire detection systems
identify firefighter control facility
identify emergency communications equipment.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
wide range of fire safety systems and their components
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated workor in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions