Required skills

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

numeracy skills for calculating timeframes

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

reading and interpreting drawings plans and specifications including

architectural

structural

mechanical

hydraulic

electrical

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

project management

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

lateral thinking and problem solving

Required knowledge

workplace design tools and processes

level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings

naming conventions for design drawings and drawing register

computer software functions and operation including

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

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

special products and hazards

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

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

contractual processes

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 development of a project plan and methodology for several different types of fire systems design projects This should include the establishment of team member responsibilities administrative and communications procedures document management scheduling timelines and arrangements for project finalisation activities

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 understanding of the roles of project team members

appropriate consultation and negotiation with project team members including lead contractor architect and other services designers and installation contractors

an understanding of project management processes and the ability to use project management tools effectively for scheduling communications and file sharing

the ability to plan organise and conduct fire systems design activities including installation support and finalisation in line with project timelines and compliance and quality requirements for a range of fire systems design projects including

lowrise buildings

mediumrise buildings

highrise buildings over metres

buildings over metres in height

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

project documentation including plans schedules design briefs 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

Project management roles may include:

Fire systems may include:

Project documentation may include:

Regulatory or other approval may include sign-off by:

Final drawing and documentation requirements may include: