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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm the efficient integration of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems with other systems on the plans
   • Check that the layout of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems meet the physical restrictions of the building structure in accordance with documentation
   • Confirm that the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems do not interfere with the effective and efficient operation of other services
   • Confirm that the proposed fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems are compatible with the other services provided
   • Confirm that the operation of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems are coordinated with relevant other services
2. Identify documentation inconsistencies and report accordingly
   • Identify and clarify with the client any perceived documentation inconsistencies in the fire safety system or sub-system documentation submitted by the client or other stakeholders
   • Identify and discuss with the client any perceived or actual installation problems with reference to submitted documentation
   • Liaise with client and other stakeholders to modify documentation to address identified system integration, installation difficulties and perceived or actual maintenance difficulties
3. Confirm adequacy of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems specifications in documentation
   • Confirm sectional drawings highlight critical features
   • Confirm that the quality and quantity of information within documentation complies with all relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements
   • Confirm all modifications to original fire safety system specifications, technical drawings and plans are documented and dated, and other documentation is modified to reflect installed sub-system modifications

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to review preinstallation fire safety system documentation Assessment of performance should be conducted within an agreed timeframe covering all categories within the range statement applicable to normal work requirements

Critical aspects of competency

Provide preinstallation advice acquired from the interpretation of fire safety system documentation technical drawings plans and specifications of fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems

Check that the fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems dimensions and layout provided on preinstallation technical drawings and plans match actual building site requirements

Correctly identify symbols shown on fire safety system technical drawings and plans that relate to the preinstallation requirements of any part of a fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems

Correctly identify equipment manuals equipment specifications and operator instructions that relate to proposed or installed fire systems and subsystem components

Confirm that the quality and quantity of information within documentation technical drawings and plans manuals and specifications complies with agreed requirements relevant standards codes and legislative requirements

Confirm preinstallation fire safety system plans and specifications the efficient integration operation and compatibility of the fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems with other services on the plans

Identify and record inconsistency issues related to fire safety system integration and appropriate documentation and to the installation of the fire safety system

Identify and discuss documentation inconsistencies that do not meet agreed requirements andor legislative requirements relevant to technical drawings plans manuals and specifications for preinstalled new existing or modified fire safety subsystems

Suggest develop and discuss modifications to documentation intended to address fire safety system integration and inconsistency issues with client

Communicate with client and other stakeholders to address inconsistency issues

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements embedded in performance include those listed below

Procedures for installing fire safety systems and associated fire safety subsystems

Principles of how fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems interact with other services

Working knowledge of the standards codes and legislative requirements relevant to the inspection of fire safety systems and associated fire safety subsystems

Symbols shown on fire safety system technical drawings and plans that relate to the preinstallation requirements of any part of a fire safety system

Working knowledge of drafting standards and procedures applied to building design

Principles of critical features identified andor highlighted in sectional drawings

Methods of confirming that modifications to the fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems are recorded on the original documentation

Working knowledge of the documentation needs and requirements of operators and maintenance personnel working on fire safety subsystems

Principles of maintenance and operator manuals

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These include the following

Effective networking

Active listening techniques

Effectively presenting information

Effective telephone techniques

Interpreting plans drawings and timelines

Organising collecting collating recording and storing information

Basic wordprocessing skills

Measuring and checking calculations

Interpreting information provided by client and other stakeholders

Requesting advice or additional information from others in the workplace

Interpreting technical data sheets for fire subsystem equipment and verifying that installation and maintenance needs are documented in a manner that ensures that installers operators and maintenance personnel can refer to the documentation to carry out their required duties in compliance with submitted documentation and manufacturers data sheets

Identifying inconsistencies in submitted documentation on fire subsystems that do not satisfy agreed requirements andor legislative requirements

Language literacy and numeracy skills necessary to process written and verbal information and perform basic calculations related to the job

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit of competency can be assessed on its own or in conjunction with any practical unit

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor

The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstration in the work environment or in a simulated work environment

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied						Provide preinstallation advice and confirm with the clients and other stakeholders the efficient integration of the fire safety system and associated fire safety subsystems with other services Report and discuss documentation inconsistencies with clients and other stakeholders Complete modifications to fire safety systems documentation as required
How can information be collected analysed and organised						Collect and record information by viewing and checking preinstallation fire safety system documentation Identify and record documentation inconsistencies Develop solutions to address documentation inconsistencies and communicate solutions to clients and other stakeholders as required Record and document appropriately modifications developed to address fire safety system integration and inconsistency issues
How are activities planned and organised						Not relevant to this unit
How can teamwork be applied						Not relevant to this unit
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied						Check specifications and calculations to ensure that the fire safety system requirements integrate effectively and efficiently with other services Check confirm and record modifications made to fire safety systems
How can problemsolving skills be applied						Identify and discuss documentation inconsistencies with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that appropriate solutions are developed Check and confirm with clients and other stakeholders that documentation is modified to match developed solutions
How can the use of technology be applied						Access and follow up documentation relevant to preinstallation fire safety system documentation using appropriate technology such as personal computers database systems and the Internet

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Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that may be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed in alphabetical order and may be present for this particular unit.

Clients and other stakeholders may include:

agents/agent representatives

builders

building architects

building owners/occupiers

building surveyors

federal/state/territory/local government authorities

fire and other regulatory authorities

fire engineers

fire safety system designers

fire safety system installers

industry associations

maintenance providers

other appropriate bodies or organisations

project managers/site managers.

Critical features may include:

airflow characteristics

beams

bulkheads and special ceiling features

designated exits and paths of travel

fire safety system equipment - quantities and types

fire walls

isolation valves

materials used

other fire protection sub-systems

smoke walls

water supply.

Documentation inconsistencies may include:

design and maintenance manual requirements

fire engineering design requirements

instructional and informal operator statements and drawing requirements

physical characteristics of the building

physical layout of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems

relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements.

Fire safety sub-systems may include:

dry chemical powder systems

emergency evacuation lighting systems

emergency luminaries and exit signs

emergency warning and intercommunication systems

external wall-wetting sprinklers

fire and smoke control systems

fire brigade hydrant and water supply booster and feed connections

fire brigade intervention plans

fire detection and alarm systems

fire fighting equipment

fire hydrants and fire hose reels

fire pump set systems

fire resistant door-sets and roller shutters

fire resistant sealing service penetrations and control joints

fire resistant separating building elements

fire sprinkler deluge systems

fire sprinkler pre-action and dry pipe systems

fire sprinkler systems - domestic, residential, commercial and industrial

gaseous agent suppression systems

high and medium velocity water spray systems

high expansion foam systems and low expansion foam systems

emergency warning and intercommunication system

portable fire extinguishers

smoke and heat venting systems

water mist systems

wet chemical systems.

Other services may include:

air conditioning systems - heating and ventilation

communications systems - telephone lines, data lines and sound systems

electrical systems - lighting and power

fire safety sub-systems

plumbing systems - reliable service, water supplies and discharge points.

Physical restrictions of the building structure may include:

sizes and areas defined in relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements

sizes and areas of rooms, components, beams, bulkheads, ceilings and steps.

Relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements may include:

Australian Communications Authority - cabling provider rules

Australian Dangerous Goods Code

Australian Standards

Building Code of Australia

building surveyor requirements

client and other stakeholder requirements

dispensations from fire and other regulatory authorities

enterprise operating procedures

federal/state/territory/local government authority legislation and regulations, including:

state or territory building legislation and regulations

state or territory environmental regulations

state or territory fire service legislation and regulations

industry codes of practice

international fire system and equipment standards

plumbing codes

product manufacturer's technical manuals and data sheets

updates and interpretations of the Building Code of Australia

workplace codes of practice.

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