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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
System design requirements may include:
room volume
hazard level of room contents
need to check the accuracy of drawing dimensions against the 'asbuilt' environment
coordination of system equipment location with location of other services, such as water or gas pipes.
Installation drawings may include:
title panel
amendments
legend
orientation
key features of installation site
installation site measurements
isometrics
isometric drawings
references to secondary documentation, such as calculations
notes and descriptions
standards of work, finishes and tolerances
material attributes.
Potential and actualbreaches could be identified by:
direct observation
workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may include:
legal and organisational policies and guidelines
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to installation operation
OHS policies, procedures and programs
insurance requirements
procedures and work instructions to prevent emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace
documentation and information systems and processes
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
Types of drawings may include:
installation drawings
site drawings
elevation drawings
sectional drawings and elevations
detail and specification drawings providing illustrations and dimensions.
Key functions of each drawing type may include:
general layout of equipment
details of hazard, including:
dimensions
volumes
number of exits
location of key equipment, including:
cylinders
nozzles
pipework
Local Control Station
details of key equipment:
cylinder fill and size
nozzle size and orifice
type of actuator
manufacturers' type.
Key users of each drawing type may include:
installation technician
fire system designer
fire engineer
site manager
project manager
insurers
team leaders or supervisors
colleagues
customers and their employees
various trade personnel.
Quality requirements may include:
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
internal company quality policies and standards
workplace operations and procedures
manufacturer specifications, where specified.
Fire protection symbols and abbreviations may include:
as described in SAA HB20, Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings - chapters 4, 8 and9.
Orientate installation drawing may include:
relationship to north
currency of drawing
relationship between drawing and site.
Key features of installation site may include:
site shape and orientation
proposed buildings
roads
railways
easements
existing buildings and structures
services
dimensions
geographical features
powerlines and transmission lines
heritage and cultural features
service layouts
type of structure:
shape of structure or building
service requirements and layouts
location of plant and equipment
vertical and horizontal measurements
clearance distance
geological features.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment
Competency in this unit will underpin competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing their work tasks.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function.
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:
locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications
complying with site safety plan, OHS regulations and ODS and SGG regulations (whererequired) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
communicating and working effectively and safely with others
in two different projects, reading and interpreting installation drawings, including:
confirming amendment status and drawings
orientation of drawings to the ground
identifying six key features on a drawing and the actual features at the work site
confirming six items of information from the title block of the installation drawings
six construction dimensions, levels and locations from the installation drawings
six ancillary works dimensions, levels and locations from the installation drawings
two formal specifications, identification of the dimensions, material requirements and processes to be followed.
Specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
actual or simulated work environment
a range of design documentation, installation drawings, and other related drawings and specifications
assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books
all necessary tools and specialist equipment
relevant manuals and other documentation, including Australian standards.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Context of assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the workshop environment. Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time.
Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment.
All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.
Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations, where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)
Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders that demonstrate an understanding of both design documentation and installation drawings.
Note: The candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to candidate's organisation. One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace. (Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability.)
Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.
Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:
building Acts, regulations and codes
Australian and international standards identified as relevant to the required maintenance procedure
environmental regulations
manufacturer specifications
organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations.