1. Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to the installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems
   • Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to fire and smoke containment system installations and associated work procedures
   • Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including state/territory building codes, where necessary, with relevant persons using technical terminology
   • Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements relating to fire and smoke containment systems and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures
2. Identify work processes and assemble relevant parts for the installation of the passive fire and smoke containment system
   • Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises
   • Discuss customer requirements with customer prior to proceeding to the installation
   • Select a complying passive fire and smoke containment system for installation according to organisational and client requirements
   • Apply relevant measurement processes to the installation site and passive fire and smoke containment system components
   • Identify and assemble components, tools and equipment and materials required for the installation
   • Identify and assemble appropriate fireproofing materials and/or fire stopping materials required for the installation of the passive fire and smoke containment system
3. Prepare fireproofing substrate or fire stopping opening for installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems
   • Check the steel structure (structural steel members or ducts) and/or wall construction for compliance with the required smoke resistance level or fire resistance level
   • Prepare the fireproofing substrate and/or fire stopping opening by cleaning, priming, or other necessary means, and measure and prepare necessary materials for installation of fireproofing and/or fire stopping system
4. Install passive fire and smoke containment systems
   • Install the fireproofing material and/or fire stopping system as per the manufacturers' installation instructions
   • Inspect and test the passive fire and smoke containment system for defects and to check that installation is sound and aesthetically pleasing according to standard testing procedures and acceptable workmanship
   • Rectify and report on any impediments according to organisational requirements
5. Label (mark) and certify the passive fire and smoke containment system
   • Assess and then label (mark) the passive fire and smoke containment system installations according to the provisions of the relevant Australian Standard, manufacturer, Building Code of Australia and organisational requirements
   • Complete passive fire and smoke containment systems schedule of evidence of compliance (logbook) according to the relevant Australian Standard and according to organisational and customer requirements
6. Complete installation
   • Ensure customer premises are left in a clean and tidy condition on completion of installation functions
   • Complete documentation and distribute according to organisational and customer requirements

Refer to Evidence Guide

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Key features of legislation Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to installing passive fire and smoke containment systems

Key features of legislation Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment

Purpose and interpretation of Australian Standards and technical documentation relating to passive fire and smoke containment systems

The implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

The dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems

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

Action to take when a breach of health safety andor other policy occurs

Methods of converting imperial units of measurement to metric

Technical terms relating to passive fire and smoke containment system installation

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

Passive fire and smoke containment labelling types

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

Procedures for determining fire resistance levels and smoke resistance levels

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These relate to the ability to

identify select and comply with appropriate Australian Standards and related legislation

select and use appropriate tools relating to installation procedures

recognise and identify components of passive fire and smoke containment systems

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

plan and organise work according to organisational requirements

follow safe work procedures and identify potential and existing risks or hazards

select and use personal protective equipment

work with tools equipment and products safely

apply principles of workplace housekeeping

apply literacy and language skills to

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

understand and comply with work instructions

interpret manufacturers installation specifications and maintenance instructions

access information from technical manuals

find and use written information including building specifications

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

complete and distribute relevant documentation

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function for example PRMPFESA Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example PRMPFES39A Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of installation hinged fire and smoke door procedures

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book

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 or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment 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

Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an adequate period of time

Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake selfassessment of performance before requesting formal assessment

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework

building Actsregulationscodes

Australian Standards identified as relevant to the work procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation codes and regulations

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidates ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders

Competency in this unit may be gathered from practical demonstrations in each of the following categories

Application of spray type intumescent paint type and board type fireproofing of structural steel and ductwork

Application of fire stopping systems

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated