Required skills

customer service skills

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

record and report information neatly and legibly

read and apply work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

planning and organising skills to

estimate time to complete activities

prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

technical skills to

identify system components

operate valves switches and levers to test system operation

work safely when applying workplace housekeeping procedures

Required knowledge

basic principles of operation and purpose of components of waterbased fire suppression systems

accelerators and exhausters

alarm dry ie deluge control valve assembly components

alarm wet control valve assembly components

batteries

circulation and system pressure relief valves

isolation and control valves

pressure and flow switches

pressure gauges

pump controllers and ancillary equipment for control and indication

pumpsets

retard chambers

solenoid valves

sprinkler heads

system block plans

system pressure gauge schedules

water motor alarm gong

water supply tanks atmospheric pressure and suction with priming tanks

general operation of waterbased systems

general operation of a gauge

key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to inspecting and testing waterbased firesuppression systems

metric and imperial pressure gauge readings

systems and components

air compressors fitted to systems

circulation and system pressure relief valves

controls on the pumpset controller panel

fuel gauges

indicators

main isolating switch

flow switches and associated testing equipment

isolating valves associated with waterbased firesuppression system

main water supply underground keyoperated valve location

pressure gauges

pumpsets associated with waterbased firesuppression system

pump starting switches

suction inlet strainers or screen on a static water supply for the waterbased firesuppression system

system block plan requirements for design details of systems installed since

system main alarm bell andor alarm strobe indicating building entry point for emergency personnel

system pressure gauge schedules where required

system pressure maintenance or jacking pumps

waterbased firesuppression system control and alarm valves and ancillary equipment for control and alarm operation indicationinterface

water supply tanks water level indicators and automatic inflow valves

terminology used in relation to waterbased firesuppression system

water supply tanks

atmospheric

pressure

suction with priming tanks

waterbased systems applications as defined in AS Automatic fire sprinkler 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 observation of practical demonstration of basic functional testing of a range of waterbased firesuppression systems

If all relevant aspects of evidence cannot be demonstrated in a work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects or oral questioning on case study scenarios

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 in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

apply sustainability principles and concepts when conducting basic functional testing of waterbased firesuppression systems

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence including electrical safety personal protective clothing and equipment

complete tasks according to the relevant Australian standard

conduct inspection and testing tasks specified in the weekly monthly and sixmonthly frequency schedule

perform functional testing of the following waterbased firesuppression systems

alternate wet or general systems with no pumpset system

alternate wet or general systems with pumpset system and tank

residential or domestic systems

combined sprinkler and hydrant systems

deluge systems

preaction or recycle systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

adequate water supply and draining or recycling arrangements to operate waterbased firesuppression systems

operational waterbased firesuppression systems

pictures and cutaway sections of control assemblies and valves to show operation

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example

CPCPFSA Inspect and test fire pumpsets

CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets

CPCPFSA Conduct annual functional testing of complex waterbased firesuppression systems

CPCPFS3022A Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

CPCPFSA Conduct functional water flow testing

CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals and may include:

Water-based fire-suppression systems are defined in AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems, and include:

Key control valves may include those:

System interfaces may include:

Sustainability principles and concepts:

Testing procedures may include:

Frequency schedules may include: