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.
Fire sprinkler systems may include:
deluge
dry pipe
pre-action
storage sprinklers
wall wetting
water mist
wet pipe.
Approving authority may be:
client representative
council representative
fire brigade official
fire protection consultant engineer
insurance company representative
system designer.
Documentation may include:
as-installed drawings
design calculations
logbooks
operator manuals.
Industry, legislative and workplace requirements may include:
codes and standards
environmental and sustainability
licensing
quality assurance
workplace health and safety.
Tools and equipment may include:
digital tachometers
flow testing equipment
hand tools
laser levels
measuring devices
personal protective equipment
pressure gauges.
Fire sprinkler system components may include:
air compressors
alarm valves
ball valves
brackets
discharge nozzles
flow switches
pipework
pressure gauges
pressure reducing valves
pressure relief valves
pressure switches
pumpsets
solenoids
sprinkler heads
water supply valves.
Functional tests may include checking the effective operation of:
brigade booster connections
control and actuator mechanisms, such as:
pressure switches
flow switches
control valves, such as:
pressure reducing
pressure relief
tank inflow
interfaces to other systems, including:
booster pumps
building services
control indicating equipment (CIE)
control of booster pumpsets
fire detection
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
occupant warning systems
valve monitoring controls
remote water proving points
water supply components, such as tank infill and suction lines.

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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications to testing and commissioning fire sprinkler systems
apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
as a minimum, the ability to commission:
one wet system connected to fixed pumpsets
one wet system connected to town main supply
one pre-action fire sprinkler system
commissioning must ensure:
correct identification of location, design specification and details of proposed system
correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
completion of work to specification
compliance with regulations, standards and workplace quality procedures and processes
effective communication with others
safe work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
safety data sheets, job safety analyses and safe work method statements
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions
questioning to confirm the ability to identify and interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.