Required skills

communication skills to

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

follow and give instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organisational skills to

plan and sequence tasks with others

plan and set out work

problemsolving skills to determine safe draining down methods

reading skills to interpret drawings and specifications

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

technical skills to use tools and equipment required to test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers

technology skills to

access sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

writing skills to

record test results

complete workplace checklists and forms

Required knowledge

function and operation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and components

National Fire Protection Association NFPA and Factory Mutual performancebased codes of practice

relevant statutory and authority requirements relating to testing and maintaining automatic fire sprinkler systems

requirements of job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

SI system of measurement

structural systems building materials and building services that support or surround automatic fire sprinkler systems

automatic fire sprinkler test apparatus and procedures

workplace and equipment safety requirements that apply to testing and maintaining automatic fire sprinklers

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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications to test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers

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

as a minimum given a faulty automatic fire sprinkler system the ability to conduct routine testing and maintenance to diagnose and repair faults and perform component service or replacement ensuring

application of sustainability principles and concepts

conduct of operational checks to confirm system is operating to specification

isolation and draining down of the system as required

diagnosis of faults and conduct of necessary repairs or replacement of faulty components

identification and accurate reporting of faults in tools equipment or materials to appropriate personnel

identification of the requirement for and then the conduct of system testing and maintenance

selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completion of work to specification

compliance with regulations standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

effective communication with others

safe work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

safety data sheets job safety analyses and safe work method statements

research resources including industryrelated systems information

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to identify and interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

Work health and safety requirements must comply with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations, and may include:

Environmental requirements:

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Isolation and draining down must include:

Sustainability principles and concepts:

Statutory and regulatory authorities may include:

Information may include: