Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

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

read and interpret

codes and standards

documentation from a variety of sources

plans specifications and drawings

report faults

provide feedback and advice

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to record and report results of inspections

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan for and set out work

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

Building Code of Australia BCA and Australian standards related to firerated lining systems

fire technology combustion theory and terminology relevant to the inspection of firerated systems

methods for ensuring compliance with incipient spread of flame requirements

quality systems including inspection compliance and reporting or recording requirements

range of materials commonly used in the installation of firerated lining systems

regulatorylegislative requirements pertaining to installation of firerated systems

safe work procedures related to the inspection of firerated systems

types specifications and installation techniques for firerated ceiling systems related to direct fix furred suspended and spanning types

types specifications and installation techniques for firerated wall systems related to steel stud and timber stud walls shaft walls and timber joists

types specifications and installation techniques for openings penetrations air handling structural encasement and fire escape systems

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 by inspecting a total firerated system and compiling a detailed report or by selecting a total firerated system which complies with all codes and standards

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

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 ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

inspect and report on or select a total firerated system that complies with all codes and standards and covers at a minimum a commercial multifloor site involving compartmentation plant rooms access ladders escalators lifts shafts columns and beams

communicate effectively and work safely with others

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 offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials relevant to the quality assurance of firerated lining systems

tools and equipment appropriate to the quality assurance of firerated lining systems

realistic activities covering the mandatory task requirements

specifications plans building codes Australian standards and work instructions

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 persons 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

Fire-rated systems include:

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

Tools and equipment include:

Environmental protection requirements include:

Authorised materials include:

Relevant standards and codes include:

Walls include:

Ceilings include:

Openings include:

Penetrations:

Other special needs include:

Fasteners include:

Appropriate authority includes: