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.
Statutory and regulatory authority may include:
commonwealth, state or territory and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Work health and safety requirements must comply with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations, and may include:
handling of materials
hazard control
personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:
electricity
hazardous materials and substances
other machines
surrounding structure and facilities
trip hazards
underground services
use of tools and equipment
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
workplace environmental health and safety.
Fixed fire pumpsets may include:
centrifugal
diesel driven, including:
close coupled
long coupled with mechanical joints
electrically driven
hydrant, hose reel or sprinkler pumpsets
multi-outlet
multi-stage
positive displacement.
Environmental requirements:
cover water quality management
may include:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Quality assurance requirements may include:
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements
environment policy
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards
site safety plans
workplace operations and procedures.
Tools and equipment may include:
chain blocks
concreting tools
forklifts
hand and power tools
hand trolleys
hoists and jacks
lifting and load shifting equipment
measuring and alignment tools
pressure testing equipment
rollers.
Information may include:
charts and hand drawings
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
job drawings
memos
organisation’s work requirements
regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those relating to:
building codes
plumbing regulations
relevant Australian standards
WHS and environmental requirements
safe work procedures relating to installing fixed fire pumpsets
safety data sheets (SDS)
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Materials may include:
fixings
pipe fabrication materials, such as:
black steel
copper
galvanised steel
polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
steel braided hose
pipe supports.
Components may include:
control panels
diesel cooling system
diesel exhaust system
discharge expansion coupling
eccentric reducer
flow switches
fuel tanks
gauges
hydro pneumatic accumulator, also known as bladder tank
jacking pump
pipework, including:
annubar
circulation
discharge
drainage
suction
tank return lines
power sources, which may be:
diesel
electric
pressure switches
pump base
pumps
starting devices
valves, including:
circulation
isolation
pressure limiting
pressure reducing
pressure relief.

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, Australian standards and specifications to install fixed fire pumpsets
apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
given the plans and specifications, plan the layout, and then install and test a fixed fire pumpset, ensuring:
correct identification of location, design and details of proposed installations
correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
completion of work to specification
compliance with regulations, relevant Australian standards and organisational quality procedures and processes
application of sustainability principles and concepts
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.