Required skills

effective customer service skills

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

read fire system installation drawings

record and report information neatly and legibly

planning and organising skills to

estimate time to complete activities

prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

skills to work safely when

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

using hand and power tools

technical skills to

check that spacing of detectors is compliant with the relevant design standard

identify

fire detection warning and intercommunication devices

unsuitable environments for different types of detectors to avoid false alarms

operate valves switches and levers to test system operation

perform yearly survey according to AS Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

select tools equipment and materials for conducting yearly inspect and test procedures on fire detection warning and intercommunication devices according to AS Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

Required knowledge

awareness of onsite work permit requirements

basic operation and purpose of fire detection warning and intercommunication devices

common controls and indicators on CIE

environmental conditions that cause fire detection warning and intercommunication devices to create false alarms or fail to operate

key features of legislation regulations and codes applicable to inspecting testing and preventive maintenance including

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

safety requirements for

handling storage disposal and connection requirements for batteries used in CIEs

using tools equipment and materials

types of electrical safeguards used to protect persons and property

key functional differences between conventional and addressable fire detection warning and intercommunication devices

location requirements for fire detection warning and intercommunication devices

methodology used to conduct inspecting testing and preventive maintenance on fire detection warning and intercommunication devices

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 by observation of practical demonstration of inspection test and preventive maintenance of fire detection warning and intercommunication devices according to the yearly schedule frequency specified in the relevant Australian standard

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 in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to conduct inspection testing and preventive maintenance for the yearly schedule according to the current Australian standard on the following systems

fire detection and alarm systems that consist of both conventional and addressable devices installed to AS Fire detection warning control and intercom systems System design installation and commissioning Fire

warning sound and intercom system for emergency purposes installed to comply with

AS Fire detection warning control and intercom systems System design installation and commissioning Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes

AS Rules for emergency warning and intercommunication systems for buildings

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

assessment documentation

necessary tools equipment manuals and relevant documentation

operational fire detection warning and intercommunication systems

test equipment

training and assessment record book

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example

CPPFESA Inspect and test control and indicating equipment

CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals relating to:

Checking for compliance may include:

Action may include:

Fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices may include:

System interfaces may include: