Required skills

accurate measuring

accurate naming and filing of drawings including

formal document control

formal amendments including

history

transmittal notices

editing and creating drawings including

layout

section

detail

external references

freezing layers

operating computer software packages and systems including

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

parametric modelling of services coordination using proprietary software such as NavisWorks or MEPREVIT

numeracy skills for calculating dimensions

language and literacy skills for

listening to and communicating clearly with colleagues and contractors

participating in meetings such as negotiations with fire engineering consultant architect builder or other service contractors

researching accessing reading interpreting and applying current relevant legislation codes and standards

letter writing especially to formalise

recognition of conflicts and errors on drawings supplied by other service contractors

agreements with other services for example whichever service is fitted last must fit around existing services

updating knowledge of products software systems and technology

reading and interpreting drawings plans and specifications including

architectural

structural

mechanical

hydraulic

electrical

researching and evaluating competing technologies in new products and systems

developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with project team members workplace colleagues and clients

negotiation and conflict management

initiating and running meetings with lead contractor and other service contractors

project management

organising own work including creating personal systems and checklists for planning managing and checking work

lateral thinking and problem solving

maintaining concentration focus and attention to detail for long periods

Required knowledge

workplace design tools and processes

level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings

naming conventions for design drawings and drawing register

fire science including

fire behaviour and dynamics

impact of fire on structures and materials

products of combustion

fire control strategies

fire retardants

fire detection technologies

fire suppression technologies

fire containment

fire engineering principles including

engineered solutions

innovative fire systems

fire modelling

parametric modelling software such as NavisWorks or MEPREVIT

computer software functions and operation including

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

relevant current legislation codes and standards including

building Acts

building regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

the Building Code of Australia

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers

regulatory requirements systems and processes

protection requirements for different buildings

fire systems technology and components including

waterbased systems including

wet pipe sprinkler systems

deluge and drencher systems

dry pipe sprinkler systems

preaction sprinkler systems

early suppression fast response ESFR

hydrants hose reels and monitors

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

detection and warning systems including

emergency warning and intercommunications systems EWIS

fire detection and alarm systems

smoke control systems

emergency lighting systems

purpose and operation of fire systems including

layout

system operation

performance requirements

maintenance standards

system activation and operation

passive fire safety elements

identification of passive elements

impact of fire systems design on passive elements

specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design

characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues relating to material compatibility

interconnection of fire systems including

cause and effect matrix

interface with other services

basic principles of structural engineering

characteristics of building materials

construction industry terminology

roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel including

architect

lead contractor

mechanical engineer

hydraulic engineer

electrical engineer

onsite issues that can arise during the construction phase and impose changes to the designs of fire systems and other services

installation methods including

access requirements

health and safety requirements

fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to

water supply

pressure

pump selection

tank selection

pressure vessels

pipe range

sustainability requirements and ratings including

energy conservation

water conservation

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 provided that the simulated or projectbased assessment fully replicates workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

This unit could be assessed as an activity involving the establishment of the detailed design requirements of a range of fire systems design projects including discretionary client requirements The activity should also include researching and interpreting the specifics of applicable legislation regulatory processes and relevant codes and standards for a range of types of buildings in different project locations

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 the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate

an ability to interpret the detailed requirements of fire systems design specifications

an understanding of the extent of compliance requirements and procedures to which fire systems design projects are subject for a range of projects including

lowrise buildings

mediumrise buildings

highrise buildings over metres

buildings over metres in height

the ability to discern mandatory and discretionary requirements and to research the detailed compliance requirements for a range of fire systems design projects in different locations

the ability to gather research and interpret information that may differ in only the slightest of details from one design or location to another

the ability to present research findings to relevant stakeholders and conduct negotiations regarding detailed design changes imposed by

compliance requirements

detailed designs of other services

aesthetic requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

design briefs drawings plans and specifications

copies of codes standards legislation and regulatory requirements

access to information and communications technology hardware and software

Method of assessment

Assessment 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

Guidance information for assessment

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 systems may include:

Engineered or innovative solutions may include those defined in the Building Code of Australia as:

Relevant drawings, plans and schedules for the building project may include:

Legislation may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Codes and standards may include:

Types of buildings and situations may include: