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, 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.
System performance requirements may include:
for water-based systems:
speed of response
time taken to reach full-flow conditions
area of coverage
nozzle locations
droplet profile and characteristics
duration of response
for detection and warning systems:
correct sensors
sensitivity to fire size
speed of detection and response
fire location coverage.
Commissioning procedures and specifications may include:
procedures listed in Australian standards, such as:
AS2118.1-2006 Section 15
AS1670.1-2004 Section 7
AS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems
AS2419 Fire hydrant installations
U.S. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer recommendations.
Standard operating procedures may include:
site-specific workplace standard operating procedures
work method statements
job safety advice
quality assurance documentation.
Codes and standards may include:
the Building Code of Australia
current relevant Australian standards for fire systems
current relevant international standards for fire systems
codes and standards stipulated by the building insurer.
Regular maintenance procedures may include:
site-specific maintenance instructions
manufacturer's specific maintenance instructions
local government regulations, such as:
part 59, South Australia
Australian standards, such as:
AS1851-2005
material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Signage may include:
technical design data, including systems performance and layout on a block plan
pressure switch setting plaque
interface cause and effect drawing
operating instructions
manufacturer's technical plates or labels
signs in the pump room for water-based systems, including:
system pressure
town mains pressure
pump cut-in pressure
pressure gauge schedule
block plans
signage for detection and warning systems, including:
system interface matrix
block plans
device lists.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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, provided that the simulated or project-based assessment fully replicates workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
This unit could be assessed as an activity involving the preparation of final fire systems design project documentation, including drawings, specifications and commissioning support documentation. The activity should also include the review of project processes and outcomes to inform continuous improvement strategies.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate:
the ability to:
produce final 'as installed' drawings for fire systems design projects
save, file and share design drawings
an understanding of relevant regulatory approval and fire systems design certification processes
the ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant current legislation, codes, standards and regulatory requirements impacting on the finalisation of fire systems design projects, including commissioning procedures and certification
the ability to review project processes and outcomes for a range of fire systems design projects, including low-rise, medium-rise, high-rise (over 25 metres) and buildings over 45 metres in height, and identify and discuss opportunities for learning and process improvement
the ability to incorporate learning and agreed process improvements into planning and methodologies for a range of fire systems design projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
design and installation drawings, plans and specifications
copies of codes, standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
access to information and communications technology - hardware and software.
Method of assessment
Assessment must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
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.