Required skills

communication skills to

determine commissioning test requirements

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

identify and report faults in tools equipment or materials to appropriate personnel

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organising skills to

plan and sequence tasks in consultation with other relevant personnel

set out work

reading skills to interpret drawings and specifications

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

technical skills to use tools and equipment to commission sprinkler systems

technology skills to

access sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

writing skills to record results of functional tests and complete other workplace documentation

Required knowledge

design and installation performance requirements of relevant installation standards such as

National Fire Protection Association NFPA

Factory Mutual performancebased codes of practice

Australian Standard AS Automatic fire sprinkler systems

industry and regulatory requirements for commissioning fire sprinkler systems

job safety analyses JSA safety data sheets SDS and safe work method statements SWMS

performance measures for fire sprinkler systems as referenced in design drawings and specifications

properties of water including pressure flow rates and atmospheric pressure

SI system of measurements

standards applicable to installing and commissioning fire sprinkler systems

workplace and equipment safety requirements including personal protective equipment requirements relevant to the job

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 testing and commissioning fire sprinkler systems

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

as a minimum the ability to commission

one wet system connected to fixed pumpsets

one wet system connected to town main supply

one preaction fire sprinkler system

commissioning must ensure

correct identification of location design specification and details of proposed system

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completion of work to specification

compliance with regulations standards and workplace 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

Fire sprinkler systems may include:

Approving authority may be:

Documentation may include:

Industry, legislative and workplace requirements may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Fire sprinkler system components may include:

Functional tests may include checking the effective operation of: