Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to identify select and comply with Australian standards and related legislation

language and literacy skills to

access information from technical manuals

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

complete and distribute relevant documentation

find and use written information including building specifications

interpret manufacturers data sheets for determining installation requirements for a range of passive fire and smoke containment system components installed into or onto elements of construction including structural elements and openings in or through fire compartments

interpret manufacturers installation specifications and maintenance instructions

understand and comply with work instructions

use technical terminology relating to installing passive fire and smoke containment systems and work practices

planning skills to organise work according to organisational requirements

technical skills to recognise components of passive fire and smoke containment systems

skills to work safely when

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

following work procedures

identifying potential and existing hazards and risks

selecting and using tools relating to installation procedures

selecting and using personal protective equipment PPE

using equipment and products

Required knowledge

action to take when a breach of health safety or other policy occurs

common technical terminology used in the installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems including

plumb level square and perpendicular

mix ratio density wet film thickness dry film thickness section factor HpA exposed surface to mass ESM ratio and critical temperature

firerated walls masonry concrete plasterboard and shaft wall

firerated floors and floor ceiling systems

penetration dimensions ie width height depth and orientation

ambient and cold smoke medium smoke and elevated and hot smoke

intumescent products and ablative products

clearance field of application fire resistance levels incipient spread of fire spread of flame indices fire test report assessments and letters of opinion

dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems

key features of legislation Australian standards and building code requirements relating to

installing passive fire and smoke containment systems

passive fire and smoke containment

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

methods of converting imperial units of measurement to metric

organisational requirements for labelling and certifying passive fire and smoke containment system installations

passive fire and smoke containment labelling types

principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety and containment systems specific to passive fire and smoke containment systems

procedures for determining fire resistance levels and smoke resistance levels

purpose and interpretation of Australian standards and technical documentation relating to passive fire and smoke containment systems

technical terms relating to passive fire and smoke containment system installation

fireproofing and fire stopping variables including types components and fire barrier types

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 the installation of a range of passive fire and smoke containment systems in customers premises or simulated workplace environments

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

install different types of fireproofing to structural steel and ductwork

spray

intumescent paint

board

install fire stopping systems

comply with the requirements of

Australian standards identified as relevant to work procedures

building Acts regulations and codes

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

OHS legislation codes and regulations

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

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

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of installation procedures relating to hinged fire and smoke doors

assessment documentation

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 Identify inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.

Rules and regulations may include:

Requirements may be confirmed with:

Work procedures may include:

Checking compliance requirements may include:

Action may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Customer requirements may include:

Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:

Structural element requiring fireproofing may be:

Penetrated element of construction requiring fire stopping may be:

Defects may include:

Documentation may include: