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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Evaluate design parameters.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

access information

determine requirements

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

follow and give instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

initiative and enterprise skills to

develop creative and responsive approaches

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

literacy skills to

read and interpret plans specifications and documentation from a variety of sources including

Australian standards

National Construction Code

WHS and environmental requirements

plumbing regulations

prepare written documentation including

operation and maintenance manual

plans specifications and reports

numeracy skills to

apply measurements and calculations

interpret data

planning and organising skills to

plan and sequence tasks with others

research collect organise and understand information relating to the design of fire sprinkler systems

take initiative and make decisions

problemsolving skills to analyse requirements carry out tests consider options and design an appropriate system

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 to

apply design principles relating to hydraulic systems

use tools and equipment including drawing instruments measuring equipment and computeraided design CAD software

technology skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

requirements of state regulatory authorities Australian standards and manufacturer specifications including

ASNZS Automatic fire sprinkler systems general requirements

ASNZS National plumbing and drainage

AS Design charts for water supply and sewerage

environmental requirements

hazards associated with devices and systems used in the hydraulic sector

installation methods used in hydraulic systems

other standards codes or standard operating procedures

terminology and definitions used in hydraulic design

quality assurance requirements including

Environment Protection Authority

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures

variety of applications of technology principles in design of fire sprinkler hydrant and hose reel systems for all classes of building

workplace safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

Evidence Required

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 designs and associated documentation for fire sprinkler systems for two different categories of wide span and highrise buildings

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

evaluating and documenting design parameters including client fire authority regulatory manufacturer NCC and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements for a range of fire sprinkler systems

planning and detailing system components including

applying sustainability principles and concepts

alarm and valve assemblies

preparing a specification for a fire sprinkler system

preparing a testing and commissioning schedule

preparing an operation and maintenance manual

preparing plans for a range of fire sprinkler systems

sprinkler heads

water storage systems

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 work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industryrelated 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Scope of work includes:

interpretation of plans and specifications

sizing and documenting layout of fire sprinkler systems for applications, including residential, commercial and industrial.

Design requirements may include:

architectural specifications

builder specifications

owner requirements

relevant statutory authorities

specialist design applications.

Cost-benefit analysis may include:

comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising project integrity.

Fire department, statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements may include:

relevant Acts, regulations and local and state government policies

AS/NZS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - general requirements

AS2419 Fire hydrant installations - system design, installation and commission

material and authorisation standards specified by:

National Construction Code (NCC)

statutory authorities.

Manufacturer requirements may include:

material specifications and standards

pump tables

sizing tables

sprinkler heads and components

technical and trade manuals.

Flow and pressure tests may include:

results of flow and pressure tests conducted by a contractor

on-site measurement of flow (l/s) and pressure (kPa).

Desktop study may include:

collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:

architectural and building plans

council requirements

developer requirements

regulatory requirements

environmental, social and economic considerations

other documents and reports as appropriate.

Performance requirements may include:

flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local statutory authorities’ plans.

Layout of pipework systems:

may include:

appropriate water supply

grid systems

ring main

tree system

should have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use applied.

Fittings and valves may include:

fittings:

mechanical fittings

bends

elbows

tees

unions

valves:

backflow prevention

pressure relief

isolating

pressure limiting

pressure reduction

strainers

water-saving devices.

Backflow prevention devices:

may be testable or non-testable devices and installed as:

individual protection

zone protection

containment protection.

Alarm and valve assemblies may include:

wet

dry

deluge

pre-action

mechanical and electrical alarms

ancillaries and trims.

Calculations may include:

hazard classification

hydraulic

pressure and flow

density of discharge

velocity

volume

friction

area of operation (including shapes).

Materials may include:

chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)

copper

steel

fittings and fixtures

other approved materials.

Jointing methods may include:

silver braze

welded

solvent welded

flanged

mechanical joints

threaded

other approved methods of jointing.

Booster assemblies may include:

cabinet and block plans

non-return and isolating valves

fire appliance (hard stand) access

pressure gauges

appropriate booster assembly.

Pipe fixings may include fire and load rated:

masonry fixing

vertical support fixing

pipe supports spacings and locations

bedding and thrust blocks

corrosion protection

cover

material requirements.

Water storage systems may include:

automatic controls

inlet valve design and sizing

outlet valve design and sizing

overflow requirements

safe tray requirements

tank sizes

vortex plates

tank siting.

Pump, pump controls and pumproom requirements may include:

manual and/or automatic controls

inlet and outlet design requirements

installation and mounting requirements

pump selection

space requirements

electrical supply requirements

valve requirements

ventilation requirements

heating

exhaust extraction.

Test points and associated drainage systems may include:

design and sizing of collection points and tundishes to prevent spillage, overflow and damage to building finishes

design and sizing of drainage systems to cater for maximum flow conditions

specification of materials for systems, including copper, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and galvanised piping

other approved materials.

Installation requirements may include:

corrosion and elements protection

installation details

jointing requirements

supports

workmanship and quality control.

Sprinkler system configurations may include:

deluge

drencher

dry

pre-action

special hazard

wet.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources

may include:

selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact

efficient use of material

efficient energy usage

efficient use and recycling of material

disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact

efficient water usage, harvesting and/or disposal

life cycle cost-benefit analysis

consideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme.

Plans may include:

axonometrics

cross-sections

details

elevations

isometrics

schematics, which may be produced using:

computer generation

drawing equipment

sections

submission for client approval

pipework fabrication sheets and stores lists

service coordination.

Specification may include:

support and specialised components

jointing

manufacturer

materials

valve selection

quality control/workmanship.

Testing may include:

air pressure test

hydrostatic test

flush system

quality assurance (QA) audit.

Commissioning schedule may include:

direct inspection

flow test

system operation.

Operation and maintenance manual may include:

hydraulic calculations and water supply details

as installed drawings

relevant standards of maintenance of all maintainable equipment

manufacturer data

system description and operating instructions

certificate reference.