Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

access information

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

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

written skills to prepare documentation including

operation and maintenance manual

plans specifications and reports

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

innovation skills to develop creative and responsive approaches

numeracy skills to

apply measurements and calculations

interpret data

planning and organisational skills to

research collect organise and understand information relating to the design of firecompliant hydraulic systems

take initiative and make decisions

problemsolving skills to

analyse requirements

carry out tests

consider options

design an appropriate system

identify typical faults and action required to rectify problems

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

technical skills including the ability to apply design concepts and principles relating to hydraulic systems

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

Australian and New Zealand standards manufacturer specifications BCA and other applicable codes or standard operating procedures relevant to the sector

hazards associated with devices and systems used in the hydraulic sector

installation methods used in hydraulic systems

nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions

terminology and definitions used in hydraulic design

workplace safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

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 effective performance and application of principles used to design fire hydrant and hose reel systems

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

establishing and evaluating design parameters for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems

planning system components for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems including

booster assemblies

hose reels

hydrants

storage tanks

thrust blocks

complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

applying organisational quality procedures and processes within context of restoring plastered surfaces to conservation requirements

designing and sizing a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems

developing a checklist with all information and formulas required to carry out flow and pressure tests

preparing plans for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems

preparing a specification for a fire hydrant and hose reel system

preparing a testing and commissioning schedule

producing an operation and maintenance manual

interactive communication and teamwork with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations

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

Scope of work includes:

Design requirements may include:

Cost-benefit analysis may include:

Statutory and regulatory requirements may include:

Australian and New Zealand standards may include:

Manufacturer requirements may include:

Desktop study collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:

Flow and pressure tests may include:

Performance requirements include:

Layout of pipework may include systems such as:

Fittings and valves may include:

Materials may include:

Jointing methods may include:

Installation requirements may include:

Booster and standpipe assemblies may include:

Hose reel assemblies may include:

Design elements of thrust blocks may include:

Pipe fixings may include:

Pump, pump controls and pumproom requirements may include:

Water storage systems may include:

Delivery systems may include:

Plans may include:

Specification may include:

Testing may include:

Commissioning schedule may include:

Operation and maintenance manual may include: