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.
System design requirements may include:
coordination of system equipment location with location of other services, such as water or gas pipes
hazard level of room contents
need to check the accuracy of drawing dimensions against the ‘as built’ environment
room volume.
Installation drawings may include:
amendments
installation site measurements
isometric drawings
isometrics
key features of installation site
legends
material attributes
notes and descriptions
orientations
references to secondary documentation, such as calculations
standards of work, finishes and tolerances
title panels.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational requirements may include:
documentation and information systems and processes
insurance requirements
legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to installation operation
OHS policies, procedures and programs
procedures and work instructions to prevent emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
Types of drawings may include:
detail and specification drawings providing illustrations and dimensions
elevation drawings
installation drawings
sectional drawings and elevations
site drawings.
Key functions of each drawing type may include:
details of hazard, including:
dimensions
number of exits
volumes
details of key equipment, such as:
container fill and size
manufacturers’ type
nozzle size and orifice
type of actuator
general layout of equipment
location of key equipment, including:
containers
local control station
nozzles
pipework.
Key users of each drawing type may include:
colleagues
customers and their employees
fire engineers
fire system designers
installation technicians
insurers
project managers
site managers
team leaders and supervisors
various trade personnel.
Quality requirements may include:
internal company quality policies and standards
manufacturers’ specifications, where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards, such as:
AS 4214 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems
ISO 14520 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems - Physical properties and system design
workplace operations and procedures.
Fire protection symbols and abbreviations:
are those described in SAA HB 20 Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings.
Orienting installation drawing may include:
currency of drawing
relationship between drawing and site
relationship to north.
Key features of installation site may include:
clearance distance
dimensions
easements
existing buildings and structures
geographical features
geological features
heritage and cultural features
location of plant and equipment
powerlines and transmission lines
proposed buildings
railways
roads
service layouts and requirements
services
shape of structure or building
site shape and orientation
type of structure
vertical and horizontal measurements.

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 by verbal questioning relating to the interpretation of installation drawings and work specifications for two different gaseous fire-suppression system installation projects.
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 in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and ODS and SGG regulations (where required) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
read and interpret installation drawings in two different projects, including:
confirming amendment status and currency of drawings
confirming 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
identifying six construction dimensions, levels and locations from the installation drawings
identifying six ancillary works dimensions, levels and locations from the installation drawings
read and interpret two formal specifications, including:
identifying dimensions
material requirements and processes to be followed.
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:
actual or simulated work environment
assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books
necessary tools and specialist equipment
range of design documentation, installation drawings, and other related drawings and specifications
relevant manuals and other documentation, including Australian standards.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.