The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Requirements may include:
relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
dangerous goods regulations
manufacturers' documentation
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations
building surveyor requirements
other relevant legislation relating to passive fire protection.
Work procedures may include:
instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager
specific customer requirements
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers' requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
personal protective equipment requirements.
Relevant persons may include:
building surveyor
fire safety engineer
regulatory authority representative
building supervisor/manager
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:
legal and organisational policy/guidelines
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
legislation relevant to the service operation
OHS policies, procedures and programs
documentation and information systems and processes
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
employer/employee rights and responsibilities
the OHS hierarchy of control
assessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work procedure
displaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work area
hazard and risk identification and reporting
risk assessment and control measures
incident/accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
safe operating procedures/instructions including:
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
working safely around tools and equipment
risk and hazard recognition
working safely off ladders and raised platforms
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
utilising personal protective equipment including:
safety glasses or goggles
safety boots or shoes
hard hat
ear muffs or plugs
appropriate gloves and overalls
sun hat
dust mask
equipment maintenance and use
use and storage of hazardous substances
First Aid.
Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:
direct observation
as part of workplace quality assurance teams.
Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:
passive fire and smoke containment products including:
fabric and timber protection (impregnated or sprayed)
fire rated air transfer grilles
mechanical and intumescent fire dampers
smoke dampers
fire resistant boards (calcium silicate, vermiculite, etc)
fire stop collars (cast in, retrofit, wall, etc)
fire rated sealants, caulks and putties (acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, etc)
linear gaps seals (impregnated foams, tapes, intumescent gaskets and sealants)
fire resistant pillows (intumescent and non-intumescent)
fire resistant mortars and grouts (load bearing and non-load bearing)
intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)
materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed including:
masonry
concrete
timber
steel
plasterboard
UPVC
fire resistant board
passive fire and smoke containment solutions including:
structural steel fireproofing/protection
duct fireproofing/protection
duct/damper penetration protection
ceiling and partition systems
penetration solutions
fire rated sealants
UPVC/plumbing penetrations
access panels and hatches
intumescent dampers and seals
protection against spread of flame
industrial fire protection
openings in structural elements
control joints/expansion joints.
Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.