Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

access information

complete workplace documentation

determine requirements

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

follow and give instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to able to coordinate and action tasks work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

components and materials of fire alarm and detection systems

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

process of installing testing and commissioning fire alarm and detection systems

properties of water including pressure and flow rates

relevant statutory and authority requirements related to commissioning fire alarm and detection systems including automatic smoke and heat venting systems air handling systems and emergency warning and intercommunication systems

SI system of units

sources of information and processes for calculating material requirements

standards applicable to the service

systems operations and procedures

workplace and equipment safety requirements

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

It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparing planning and conducting system commissioning procedures for one fire alarm and detection system and completing all associated documentation

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

locating interpreting and applying relevant information standards and specifications to commissioning fire alarm and detection systems

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

commissioning one fire alarm and detection system including one smoke and one heat detector plus an actuator and control and indicating panel ensuring

correctly identifying location design specification and details of the system

correctly selecting and using appropriate processes tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

complying with regulations standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

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

an induction procedure and requirement

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 working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industry related systems information

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

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Commissioning fire alarm and detection systems covers:

Relevant standards include:

Statutory and regulatory authority includes: