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CPCSFS8003
Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions

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Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research, plan and prepare tenders for the design and implementation of cost-effective solutions for fire systems designs.

The design and implementation of fire systems occur in a competitive commercial environment. It is not sufficient to design effective and technically compliant fire system solutions for clients; it is also essential that the solutions are cost-effective and commercially competitive.

This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge necessary to research, plan, cost and tender for the design, fabrication and installation of efficient, effective and compliant fire detection and suppression systems.

No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research fire system component capacities and costs.

1.1.

Proposed tender documentation and drawings are fully scrutinised and assessed.

1.2.

Legislation, codes and standards relevant to possible proposal or bid are researched.

1.3.

Research is conducted to identify capacity, performance characteristics and cost of component options for the range of appropriate fire detection and suppression solutions.

1.4.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of suitable fire detection and suppression systems are conducted.

2.

Prepare estimate of labour costs.

2.1.

Skill profiles and number of personnel required to design and install the proposed fire system are identified.

2.2.

Options for securing required personnel are analysed.

2.3.

Types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel are identified and their time required on site is estimated.

2.4.

Labour costs are calculated with allowance for the full range of on-costs and cost changes during life of the project.

3.

Prepare estimate of material costs.

3.1.

Quantities of selected fittings and materials are calculated.

3.2.

Cost estimates for the purchase and fabrication of project’s fittings and materials from internal and external suppliers are negotiated, secured and analysed.

3.3.

Cost estimates for the use, purchase or hire of required plant or equipment to support proposed design and installation process are negotiated, secured and analysed.

4.

Prepare estimate of other project costs and margins.

4.1.

Overhead costs are identified and estimated for the project.

4.2.

Required profit margin is identified in line with organisational strategic requirements and policies.

5.

Prepare business proposal or tender.

5.1.

Total project resource requirements and costs are analysed and synthesised for inclusion in business proposal or tender.

5.2.

Business proposal or tender submission is analysed to ensure compliance with requirements.

5.3.

Legal, financial and accounting expertise is sought in preparing the business proposal or tender as required and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

5.4.

Business proposal or tender is finalised in line with organisational policies and procedures and project brief requirements.

6.

Finalise and support the proposal or bid process.

6.1.

Business proposal or tender is submitted within required timeframe.

6.2.

Responses are provided to potential client’s queries in a professional manner and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

6.3.

Negotiations regarding proposed services, timelines and price are conducted as required in a professional manner and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

6.4.

Business proposal or tender bid process is finalised in line with organisational policies and procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research fire system component capacities and costs.

1.1.

Proposed tender documentation and drawings are fully scrutinised and assessed.

1.2.

Legislation, codes and standards relevant to possible proposal or bid are researched.

1.3.

Research is conducted to identify capacity, performance characteristics and cost of component options for the range of appropriate fire detection and suppression solutions.

1.4.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of suitable fire detection and suppression systems are conducted.

2.

Prepare estimate of labour costs.

2.1.

Skill profiles and number of personnel required to design and install the proposed fire system are identified.

2.2.

Options for securing required personnel are analysed.

2.3.

Types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel are identified and their time required on site is estimated.

2.4.

Labour costs are calculated with allowance for the full range of on-costs and cost changes during life of the project.

3.

Prepare estimate of material costs.

3.1.

Quantities of selected fittings and materials are calculated.

3.2.

Cost estimates for the purchase and fabrication of project’s fittings and materials from internal and external suppliers are negotiated, secured and analysed.

3.3.

Cost estimates for the use, purchase or hire of required plant or equipment to support proposed design and installation process are negotiated, secured and analysed.

4.

Prepare estimate of other project costs and margins.

4.1.

Overhead costs are identified and estimated for the project.

4.2.

Required profit margin is identified in line with organisational strategic requirements and policies.

5.

Prepare business proposal or tender.

5.1.

Total project resource requirements and costs are analysed and synthesised for inclusion in business proposal or tender.

5.2.

Business proposal or tender submission is analysed to ensure compliance with requirements.

5.3.

Legal, financial and accounting expertise is sought in preparing the business proposal or tender as required and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

5.4.

Business proposal or tender is finalised in line with organisational policies and procedures and project brief requirements.

6.

Finalise and support the proposal or bid process.

6.1.

Business proposal or tender is submitted within required timeframe.

6.2.

Responses are provided to potential client’s queries in a professional manner and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

6.3.

Negotiations regarding proposed services, timelines and price are conducted as required in a professional manner and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

6.4.

Business proposal or tender bid process is finalised in line with organisational policies and procedures.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Documentation and drawings must include:

architectural

electrical

fire engineer’s or estimator’s specifications

hydraulic

mechanical

structural.

Legislation, codes and standards applicable to the project typemust include:

those applicable to the project type, class and location, including:

building Acts and regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

National Construction Code

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers, including the United States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Research must include one or more of the following:

attending industry workshops and conferences

attending vendor presentations and displays of new fittings and components

participating in professional associations

reviewing industry websites

subscribing to and reading professional journals.

Fire detection and suppression solutions must include at least two systems from of the following list:

chemical systems

detection and warning systems

foam systems

gaseous agent systems

water spray systems

water-based systems.

Options for securing personnel must include consideration of:

contracting external personnel

recruiting new personnel

selecting existing team members.

Overhead costs apportioned to the project must include:

cost of financing the project

cost of seeking approvals and lodging designs

environmental protection agency fees

external consulting costs.

other business insurances

professional indemnity insurance

travel costs

waste management site fees

WorkCover costs.

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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
Proposed tender documentation and drawings are fully scrutinised and assessed. 
Legislation, codes and standards relevant to possible proposal or bid are researched. 
Research is conducted to identify capacity, performance characteristics and cost of component options for the range of appropriate fire detection and suppression solutions. 
Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of suitable fire detection and suppression systems are conducted. 

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