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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Obtain and assess commissioning test data
   • Check that commissioning testing was conducted in accordance with the relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements and/or developed test protocol
   • Confirm that the test protocol used for commissioning testing is available and documented adequately
   • Ensure all test data was validated against relevant performance criteria
   • Check that causes of unacceptable performance and implemented corrective actions are identified and documented
2. Organise relevant commissioning test documentation
   • Collate relevant documentation produced for the installation, commissioning and test program used for the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems
   • Confirm all modifications to original specifications and technical drawings and plans are documented and dated
   • Ensure all design, installation and commissioning certificates collated are signed by the person responsible for the appropriate activity

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 validate commissioning test data against performance 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

Obtain and assess commissioning test data against documented performance criteria

Assess and confirm that commissioning testing was performed in accordance with relevant standards codes and legislative requirements andor followed a developed test protocol

Confirm that test data was validated against documented performance criteria

Check that causes of unacceptable performance and implemented corrective actions are identified and documented

Review commissioning documentation and identify noncompliance issues and implemented corrective actions

Obtain and collate fire safety system performance documentation and test data

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 obtaining and assessing test data

Procedures for checking that test data was validated against documented performance criteria

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

Working knowledge of building elements chemistry fluid dynamics and electrical design

Procedures for documenting test protocols

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

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

Recording and storing information

Active listening techniques

Effective telephone techniques

Organising collecting and collating information

Confirming that test protocol and documentation for a specific subsystem is in accordance with Australian Standards

Collating and verifying completeness and compliance of all certificates for each subsystem inspected

Identifying and documenting unacceptable performances that are not in accordance with test protocol for that subsystem

Applying engineering knowledge skills to assess installation and commissioning data

Applying mathematical skills to assess test data

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						Not relevant to this unit
How can information be collected analysed and organised						Check that the fire safety system test program was conducted in accordance with the relevant standards codes and legislative requirements andor test protocol Check that performance documentation identifies causes of unacceptable performance and corrective actions implemented Collate commissioning performance documentation and test data Ensure that test data was validated against relevant performance criteria
How are activities planned and organised						Organise onsite inspection of commissioning performance documentation and test data
How can teamwork be applied						Not relevant to this unit
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied						Check calculations to ensure that test data was validated against documented performance criteria
How can problemsolving skills be applied						Not relevant to this unit
How can the use of technology be applied						Access and follow up test data and performance documentation relevant to the commissioning of fire safety systems and associated fire safety subsystems 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.

Developed test protocol may include:

fire safety system design drawings

fire system Australian Standards

other fire safety system design documentation

project specifications.

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

low expansion foam systems

emergency warning and intercommunication system

portable fire extinguishers

smoke and heat venting systems

water mist systems

wet chemical systems.

Relevant standards, codes and legislation 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.

Test data from fire safety system testing measurements and resultant outcomes may include:

pipe work integrity (leak testing and hydrostatic testing)

response times and sequence of events of system and equipment and their interface with other systems

system and equipment input and output measurements

system and equipment settings and tolerances

water supply and system demand flow and pressures

wiring capacity, protection and integrity.

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