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CPCPFS5000A
Design fire-compliant hydraulic services

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports development of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance of experienced tradespeople in a consultancy or supervisory capacity in relation to fire-compliant hydraulic service design.

It involves interpretation of plans and specifications and the design, detailing and documentation of fire-compliant hydraulic services for applications including residential, commercial and industrial and may be for new projects or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design fire protection systems for hydraulic services in wide span and high-rise buildings. The fire protection systems should ensure that hydraulic services maintain integrity, insulation and structural adequacy in case of fire.

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Prerequisites

Nil


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparing designs and associated documentation for fire-compliant hydraulic services for two different categories of wide span and high-rise buildings.

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:

evaluating and documenting design parameters, including client, regulatory, manufacturer, BCA and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements for a range of fire-compliant hydraulic services

planning and detailing system components, including:

conducting a compliance inspection

designing fire-compliant hydraulic systems

designing fire-compliant systems for fire-rated materials

designing fire-compliant systems for non fire-rated materials

ducts

fire check collars

insulation and filler materials

penetrations

preparing a compliance report

preparing a specification for fire-compliant hydraulic services

preparing an operation and maintenance manual.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

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 working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods 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.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

ability to use tools and equipment, including:

computer-aided design (CAD) software

drawing instruments

measuring equipment

applying design principles relating to hydraulic systems

communication skills to:

access information

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow and give instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret drawings, specifications and documentation from a variety of sources, including:

Australian standards

building codes

OHS and environmental requirements

plumbing regulations

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

written skills to prepare documentation, including:

operation and maintenance manual

plans, specifications and reports

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

innovation skills to develop creative and responsive approaches

numeracy skills to:

apply measurements and calculations

interpret data

planning and organisational skills to:

research, collect, organise and understand information relating to the design of fire-compliant hydraulic systems

take initiative and make decisions

problem solving skills to:

analyse requirements

consider options

design an appropriate system

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

requirements of state regulatory authorities, Australian standards and manufacturer specifications

application of terminology, definitions, installation methods and hazards identified in relation to devices and systems used, according to:

AS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage set

environmental requirements

manual of authorisation procedures for plumbing and drainage products (MP52)

other standards, codes or standard operating procedures

quality assurance requirements, including:

Environment Protection Authority

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures

variety of applications of technology principles in design of fire-compliant hydraulic services for all classes of building

workplace safety requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards.

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.

Design requirements include:

architectural specifications

builder specifications

design of fire-compliant hydraulic services should ensure that hydraulic services maintain the integrity, insulation and structural adequacy of a building in case of fire.

owner requirements

specialist design applications.

Cost-benefit analysis includes:

comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising the integrity of the project.

Statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements include:

AS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage set

manual of authorisation procedures for plumbing and drainage products (MP52)

material and authorisation standards specified by:

statutory plumbing authority

local authority

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

relevant Acts, regulations and local and state government policies.

Manufacturer requirements include:

material specifications

technical and trade manuals.

Desktop study includes:

collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:

architectural and building plans

council requirements

developer requirements

regulatory requirements

other documents and reports as available.

Performance requirements include:

Australian and New Zealand standards

BCA requirements

local authority performance requirements

site and application specific performance requirements.

Layout of pipework systems:

includes:

car park systems

concealed pipework

duct systems

exposed pipework

fire-rated pipework

non fire-rated pipework

sprinklered and non-sprinklered areas

should have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use applied

should not unduly affect building integrity and aesthetic appeal.

Fire check collars include:

range of intumescent collars available.

Fire-rated materials include:

fittings

pipework

valves.

Penetration techniques include:

concrete floors

galvanised decking systems

ply formwork systems

post and pre-tensioned concrete flooring systems

pre-cast flooring systems.

Insulation and fill materials include:

caulking compounds

fibreglass

foams

proprietary fill materials

rock wool.

Fire-resistance level includes:

insulation

integrity

structural adequacy.

Pipe fixings include fire-rated:

anchors

bracket spacing

corrosion protection

hanging brackets

material requirements

saddles

wall and ceiling brackets.

Installation requirements include:

clipping

installation details

insulation

jointing requirements

level of workmanship.

Compliance inspection includes checking that:

approved materials appropriate to fire-rated compartments and required fire-resistance level are used

clipping and insulation comply with regulatory requirements

fire compartments are not compromised by hydraulic services

installation is appropriate for the fire-resistance level.

Fire-compliant duct systems include:

brick

concrete

masonry

plasterboard.

Fire-rated building materials include:

brick

concrete

masonry

plasterboard

other building materials as applicable.

Plans may include:

axonometrics

cross-sections

details

elevations

isometrics

schematics, which may be produced using:

pencil

Indian ink

pigment liner

computer generation

sections.

Specification may include:

clipping and specialised components

jointing

manufacturer

materials

valve selection

workmanship.

Compliance report includes:

conclusions

documentation of the compliance inspection

evaluation of findings

recommendations.

Operation and maintenance manual includes:

maintenance requirements

yearly inspection requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Fire and non fire-rated compartments of buildings are evaluated and the application of evaluation to hydraulic services is specified. 
Design requirements are determined from plans, specifications and client briefs. 
Cost-benefit analysis is conducted, comparing a range of pipe materials, system designs and penetration protection systems. 
Statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements for the design of fire-compliant hydraulic services are interpreted and applied. 
Manufacturer requirements and trade and technical manuals are interpreted and applied. 
Additional research, including a desktop study, is conducted and performance requirements are established. 
Layout of pipework systems and type and location of fire check collars are planned. 
Approved fire-rated materials, penetration techniques, insulation and filler materials are specified to appropriate fire-resistance level. 
Pipe fixings are designed for a range of applications. 
Pipework for sprinklered and non-sprinklered areas is designed for a range of applications. 
Installation requirements are specified. 
Compliance inspection is conducted. 
Fire-compliant hydraulic services are designed for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications. 
Range of fire-compliant duct systems is designed using fire-rated building materials. 
Hydraulic services using non fire-rated materials are designed to comply with building fire ratings. 
Fire-compliant hydraulic distribution systems are designed and sized using computer software packages. 
Plans are prepared and detailed for a range of fire-compliant hydraulic services. 
Specification for fire-compliant hydraulic services is prepared. 
Compliance report is prepared. 
Operation and maintenance manual is produced. 

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