Assessor Resource

TLIF4070A
Operate fire and life safety system within a road tunnel

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the application of workplace safe work instructions and procedures and regulatory requirements as part of work activities. It also includes an understanding of the risk management procedures for operating fire and life safety systems as part of a road tunnel.

Tasks are performed individually within a control environment. The role may at times be required to work within a team environment.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel control room. It includes operating and maintaining fire and life safety systems, and activating system procedures. Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

activating the fire and life safety system as it applies to the workplace and within the job role

evacuating a tunnel

understanding ventilation and deluge system as it applies to the workplace and the job role

understanding electrical distribution system as it applies to the workplace and job role

knowledge of fire and life safety system as it applies in the workplace

identifying the maintenance requirements of fire and life safety systems according to workplace procedures

identifying tunnel layout

identifying all relevant liaisons that apply when required to activate the fire and life safety systems of a tunnel

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant Australian standards, codes and regulations

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and guidelines for operation of fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel

Purpose and operations of fire and safety systems used in a road tunnel, including electrical distribution system, pumps and drainage system, ventilation system

Emergency procedures

Emergency services liaison

Emergency vehicle access to tunnel

Site layout including familiarisation

Required skills:

Communicate effectively and calmly with others when operating within a road tunnel control room environment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the operation of fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when operating fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when operating fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify and correctly use equipment and vehicles in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines

Accurately brief emergency services of tunnel layout, and available equipment and its use

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operation of fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel may be conducted:

by day or night

in a range of work environments

on top of containers

in limited or restricted spaces

in all weather conditions

Customers may be:

internal or external

Environment may include:

control room

tunnel

vehicle tunnel

ventilation chambers

roadway

Equipment/vehicles may include:

motor vehicles

trucks

motorcycles

livestock

hazardous/dangerous goods

Personnel in the work area may include:

workplace personnel

tunnel users

pedestrians

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

emergency services

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

full arrest safety harness

hearing protection

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes

dangerous goods regulations

OH&S manual handling guidelines

relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation

equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workplace relations regulations

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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 life safety systems are operated on control panels in accordance with workplace procedures 
Electrical distribution systems are identified and operated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Pumps and drainage systems are identified and operated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Relevant information is processed to establish priorities and responses for dealing with issues or incidents 
Traffic management (closed tunnel) is coordinated to ensure safety of all traffic 
Fire and life safety systems are maintained according to workplace procedures 
Actions undertaken are clearly documented and filed 
Ventilation and/or deluge systems are operated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Lighting levels are maintained according to workplace procedures 
Liaison is initiated and maintained with organisations/individuals affected by changed operational activities 
Evacuation of tunnel is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Systems are monitored and reactivated in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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