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Conduct an assessment of a building's performance based design
Conduct an assessment of a building's performance based design
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR506B
PUAFIR506B
State Code
WG150
WG150
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
170
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assess a building’s fire safety systems as determined against performance based design in accordance with organisational requirements. Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake an assessment of fire safety systems and check for compliance
- 1.1 All components of the building’s fire safety systems are identified in accordance with the fire engineering design brief, performance based design, building plans and associated documentation.
- 1.2 All components of the fire safety systems and their elementsare compared with appropriate standards, regulations and codes in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.3 Fire safety system performance and maintenance requirements are compared with appropriate standards, regulations and codes in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.4 Fire agency intervention model is applied.
2. Report on the assessment of the fire safety systems to the appropriate authorities
- 2.1 Results of the assessment of the fire safety systems’ performance are reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 2.2 Fire safety problems and issues relating to fire safety systems are identified and reported in accordance with organisational requirements
- 2.3 Report is distributed in accordance with organisational requirements.
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 must include:
fire hydrants
fire sprinkler
and may also include:
building design requirements
emergency vehicle access-egress system
emergency warning intercommunication system (EWIS)
communications
fire detection and alarm
fire/emergency control centres/rooms
fire resisting structures/compartmentation
fire suppression
smoke hazard management
Performance based design may include :
compartmentation
distance of travel for egress
evacuation arrangements
fire agency capabilities
fire agency intervention
fire suppression systems
organisational procedures
smoke hazard management arrangements
Performance and maintenance requirements must include:
Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
building regulations
manufacturer specifications
organisational procedures
Fire safety systems must include:
fire hydrants
fire sprinkler
and may also include:
building design requirements
emergency vehicle access-egress system
emergency warning intercommunication system (EWIS)
communications
fire detection and alarm
fire/emergency control centres/rooms
fire resisting structures/compartmentation
fire suppression
smoke hazard management
Performance based design may include :
compartmentation
distance of travel for egress
evacuation arrangements
fire agency capabilities
fire agency intervention
fire suppression systems
organisational procedures
smoke hazard management arrangements
Performance and maintenance requirements must include:
Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
building regulations
manufacturer specifications
organisational procedures
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 components of the building’s fire safety systems
identify proposed fire engineering design brief and performance specifications for fire safety systems
identify proposed performance based design impacts
conduct an assessment of a performance based design
compile reports
use appropriate intervention model
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts.
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:
building plans and associated documentation
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 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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
identify components of the building’s fire safety systems
identify proposed fire engineering design brief and performance specifications for fire safety systems
identify proposed performance based design impacts
conduct an assessment of a performance based design
compile reports
use appropriate intervention model
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts.
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:
building plans and associated documentation
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 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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY46 | PUAFIR517 | Conduct an inspection of a performance based design building | Unit of competency |
