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.
Project management roles may include:
client
lead contractor or builder
fire engineering consultant
architect
mechanical engineer or contractor
structural engineer or contractor
electrical engineer or contractor
hydraulic engineer or contractor.
Fire systems may include:
water-based systems, including:
wet pipe sprinkler systems
deluge and drencher systems
dry pipe sprinkler systems
pre-action sprinkler systems
early suppression fast response (ESFR)
hydrants, hose reels and monitors
detection and warning systems, including:
emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)
fire detection and alarm systems
smoke control systems
emergency lighting systems.
Project documentation may include:
drawings, including:
architectural
structural
mechanical
hydraulic
electrical
layout
section
detail
external references
project plan
project schedule
design brief
design specifications.
Regulatory or other approval may include sign-off by:
building surveyor
fire brigade
fire engineer.
Final drawing and documentation requirements may include:
'as installed' drawings
block plans
tactical fire plans
commissioning benchmarks
operations and maintenance manuals.

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 development of a project plan and methodology for several different types of fire systems design projects. This should include the establishment of team member responsibilities, administrative and communications procedures, document management, scheduling, timelines and arrangements for project finalisation activities.
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:
an understanding of the roles of project team members
appropriate consultation and negotiation with project team members, including lead contractor, architect and other services' designers and installation contractors
an understanding of project management processes and the ability to use project management tools effectively for scheduling, communications and file sharing
the ability to plan, organise and conduct fire systems design activities, including installation support and finalisation in line with project timelines, and compliance and quality requirements for a range of fire systems design projects, including:
low-rise buildings
medium-rise buildings
high-rise buildings (over 25 metres)
buildings over 45 metres in height.
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:
project documentation, including plans, schedules, design briefs 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.