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CPCSFS5009A
Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports the role of fire systems' designers with responsibility for creating detailed designs for water supplies for fire systems.

Fire systems designs are limited to those within the deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the Building Code of Australia or detailed fire systems designs for alternative solutions designed by fire engineers. This unit does not apply to fire systems for special hazard locations.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to obtain, process and set up drawings for the detailed design of water supplies for fire systems. The unit also involves assessing and selecting component requirements, setting out the locations of components and creating final notated drawings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit and so the varying state or territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

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, 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 effective performance and application of principles relating to the design of water supplies for fire systems for a range of different types of 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 the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate:

an understanding of fluid dynamics, hydraulics and the calculations required for the design of water supplies for fire systems

the ability to:

read and interpret a range of design drawings

create, manipulate, save, file and share design drawings

identify, interpret and apply relevant current legislation, codes, standards and regulatory requirements impacting on the design of water supplies for fire systems

interpret and apply fire engineer's designs for alternative solutions

the ability to produce fully compliant designs which meet requirements for water supplies for fire systems in a range of types of buildings, 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:

design briefs, drawings, plans and specifications

copies of codes, standards, legislation and regulatory requirements

access to information and communications technology - hardware and software

access to manufacturer's information regarding fittings and components.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

accurate measuring

accurate naming and filing of drawings, including:

formal document control

formal amendments, including:

history

transmittal notices

editing and creating drawings, including:

layout

section

detail

external references

freezing layers

operating computer software packages and systems, including:

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

proprietary hydraulic calculation software

parametric modelling of services coordination using proprietary software, such as Navis-Works or MEP-REVIT

numeracy skills for:

calculating:

dimensions

pipe lengths

piping friction loss

tank size

pump capacity

motor output

performing fluid mechanic calculations

language and literacy skills for:

listening to and communicating clearly with colleagues, installers, suppliers and contractors

participating in meetings, such as negotiations with fire engineering consultant, architect, builder or other service contractors

researching, accessing, reading, interpreting and applying current relevant legislation, codes and standards

letter writing, especially to formalise:

recognition of conflicts and errors on drawings supplied by other service contractors

agreements with other services

updating knowledge of products, software systems and technology

reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications, including:

fire systems design

mechanical

hydraulic

electrical

researching and evaluating competing technologies in new products and systems

developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with project team members, workplace colleagues, suppliers, installers and clients

negotiation and conflict management

organising own work, including creating personal systems and checklists for planning, managing and checking work

lateral thinking and problem solving

maintaining concentration, focus and attention to detail for long periods

managing detailed input to concurrent design projects at different stages of the process and with diverse sets of regulatory requirements

Required knowledge

workplace design tools and processes

level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings

naming conventions for design drawings and drawing register

fire science, including:

fire behaviour and dynamics

impact of fire on structures and materials

products of combustion

fire control strategies

fire retardants

fire detection technologies

fire suppression technologies

fire containment

computer software functions and operation, including:

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

proprietary hydraulic calculation software

relevant current legislation, codes and standards, including:

building Acts

building regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

the Building Code of Australia

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers

protection requirements for different buildings

fire systems' technology and components, including:

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

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

fire system water supply technology and components, including:

electric pumps

diesel pumps

tanks

pressure vessels

booster configurations

purpose and operation of fire systems, including:

layout

high hazard products

system operation

performance requirements

maintenance standards

system activation and operation

characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in water supplies for fire systems and issues relating to material compatibility

passive fire safety elements:

identification of passive elements

impact of fire systems design on passive elements

specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design

basic principles of structural engineering

characteristics of building materials

construction industry terminology

roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel, including:

architect

lead contractor

mechanical engineer

hydraulic engineer

electrical engineer

on-site issues that can arise during the construction phase and impose changes to the designs of fire systems, fire systems' water supplies and other services

installation methods, including:

access requirements

health and safety requirements

water supplies, including:

common water sources

conservation requirements

in-ground reticulation

booster configurations

fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to:

water supply

pressure

pump selection

tank selection

pressure vessels

pipe range

sustainability requirements and ratings, including:

energy conservation

water conservation

pipe fabrication methods and constraints

mathematic principles, equations and calculation methods, including:

financial calculations, for example to assess cost-effectiveness of water supply

trigonometry, for example to amend dimensions of pipe allowing for fittings

flow calculations, including:

area of operations

discharge rates and quantities

discharge times

pressure gain and loss

K-factors

pressure, temperature and volume relationship

Hazen-Williams equation

Darcy-Weisbach equation

computational fluid dynamics

basic principles of organic and inorganic chemistry

basic principles of physical sciences, including:

Boyle's Law

Charles' Law

Dalton's Law

Henry's Law

contractual processes

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 drawings and documentation may include:

proposed water-based fire systems designs

mechanical

electrical

hydraulic.

Fire system components may include:

discharge nozzles

pipework

system valves

zone valves

fire panels

hose reels

hydrant valves

booster valves.

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.

Efficient and workable layout and location relate to:

consideration of a range of sustainable options for producing the required water pressure for water-based fire systems

selection of cost-effective components and materials

consideration of:

penetrations, especially through passive fire safety elements

conflict with other services

occupational health and safety risks

access constraints

installation problems

aesthetic requirements

efficiencies to facilitate work on site and reduce labour costing.

Water supply components may include:

electric pumps

diesel pumps

tanks

pressure vessels

booster configurations

components for water recovery systems.

Negotiations regarding amendments to design drawings may arise due to:

non-compliance with applicable legislation, codes and standards

impact on installation risks and constraints

impact on cost-effectiveness.

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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
Relevant project drawings and documentation are requested, received, named and filed according to workplace procedures. 
A site visit is conducted if possible to confirm details and dimensions and to assess water supply installation risks and constraints. 
The exact location of fire system components is notated on detailed design drawings according to relevant codes and standards. 
The detailed design drawings are named, filed and backed up according to workplace procedures. 
Hydraulic calculations are completed to assess correct pressure requirements for the effective operation of water-based fire systems. 
Water flow and pressure test results are conducted and/or analysed to establish the minimum levels of available supply. 
Shortfalls in pressure are determined and the sizes of pumps and tanks required are calculated. 
Options for cost-effective and efficient solutions are considered with reference to manufacturer specifications for the performance of components and according to workplace policies. 
The most efficient and workable layout and location of water supply components are determined and notated on the drawings according to workplace procedures. 
Dimensions are calculated, checked and notated on the drawings according to workplace procedures. 
Water supply design drawings are submitted to relevant personnel within the scheduled timeframe. 
Required amendments to design drawings are made or negotiated as required. 
Final approved design drawings are processed and distributed according to project and workplace requirements. 
Fittings and components are selected and ordered according to project and workplace requirements. 

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