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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to fire system operations
   • Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements to work procedures
   • Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, where necessary, with relevant persons
   • Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures
2. Install a pre-engineered fixed plant fire suppression system
   • Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises
   • Adhere to all safety procedures according to organisational requirements, customer requirements and manufacturers' requirements
   • Conduct risk assessment of equipment and determine risk reduction measures to legislative and industry requirements
   • Confirm the installation site as appropriate according to customer requirements and manufacturers' specifications
   • Determine system scope of protection fire system operational parameters and fire system/equipment interfaces according to customer requirements, Australian Standards and manufacturers' specifications
   • Plan the installation and location of all equipment with relevant person to satisfy customer requirements and manufacturers' specifications
   • Assemble materials ready for installation in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
   • Cut access holes and fix support systems within the plant system according to customer requirements and manufacturers' specifications
   • Install all system components according to customer requirements, Australian Standards, manufacturers' instructions and specifications
   • Install auxiliary shutdown fire system/equipment interface and alarm device connections in accordance with customer requirements, Australian Standards and manufacturers' specifications
   • Commission system in accordance with customer requirements, Australian Standards and manufacturers' specifications.
   • Leave the installation site clean and tidy on completion of work functions
   • Complete all documentation and provide system manual specific to the equipment according to organisational requirements and customer requirements

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

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

The key features of legislation regulations relevant to fixed plant equipment

manufacturers requirements and standards applicable to design installing commissioning inspecting testing and maintaining a preengineered fixed plant equipment fire suppression system

The implications of NOT applying legislative and manufacturers requirements to job functions

Action to take when a breach of health safety and other policies occurs

Purpose for installing the system

Reasons for commissioning after installation

Identification and purpose of the major components in the fire suppression system for different manufacturers proprietary systems

Methods of activating the system

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

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

use hand and power tools safely and with dexterity

install system components in accordance with manufactures requirements

terminatejoin flexible highpressure hose and metal tubing to meet manufacturers requirements

install brackets and highpressure hose and metal tubing to meet manufacturers requirements

locate nozzles pipe runs containers actuators fire detectors and other system components to meet manufacturers requirements

handle and transport cylinders in accordance with legislation manufacturers procedures and work practices

report and record information neatly and legibly when completing documentation

plan and organise work in order to estimate time to complete activities and prioritise tasks

apply language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with others in a clear and concise manner in both written and verbal modes

read understand and comply with work instructionsspecifications

read understand and record measurements

use appropriate workplace housekeeping procedures

utilise effective customer service skills and relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

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

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

access to customer premises or a simulated workplace environment

assessment documentation

all necessary tools specialist equipment manuals and relevant 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

Assessment of competence over the full range of performance criteria should be made through practical demonstrations at a customers premises However at times this may not be practicable and in these situations the conditions normally available to the candidate may be simulated in an environment suitable for assessment

Competency is to be demonstrated through a single practical demonstration covering the full range of performance criteria for each proprietary system The ability to transfer skills to other situations described in the range statement is inferred from this assessment Oral questioning may be used to provide evidence of this ability

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

All safety requirements must be strictly adhered to during all practical activities

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 and meet manufacturers endorsement of installing their proprietary system

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders and manufacturers endorsement of competency on their proprietary system Other forms of evidence may include audit reports clientcustomer survey reports and appraisal reports

Note The candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidates organisation One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and the ability to transfer the appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability

Information derived from enterprise policy and practices must be treated as commercialinconfidence

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 required maintenance procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation codes and regulations

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

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can information be collected analysed and organised				Gather information from a number of sources including regulatory manufacturer and organisational sources ensuring all work falls within service technicians scope of responsibility
How can communication of ideas and information be applied				Discuss to confirm customer requirements is clearly structured and defined and administrative documentation is completed accurately and clearly
How are activities planned and organised				Design planning of Installation activities with regard to assembling appropriate tools and hardware for onsite services and organising work schedules to suit customer and organisational requirements
How can teamwork be applied				Apply consultative and collaborative approaches through support and assistance provided to customers and work groups
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied				Apply complex mathematical techniques and time management principles for installation testing and maintenance onsite activities and reporting requirements while adhering to designated work schedules
How can problemsolving skills be applied				Identify and apply problemsolving and systematic techniques throughout inspection and servicing activities while considering ambiguous information received from information sources potential risks and due processes to be followed when unusual faults are detected
How can the use of technology be applied				Demonstrate sound technical knowledge of features of equipment and accuracy throughout inspection and servicing while being able to use organise record and present information utilising technology

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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 will 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 may be present for this particular unit.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes

relevant current Australian Standard (i.e. AS 1851)

system approval listing (i.e. SSL, FM and UL)

risk assessment portion of AS 4360 - Risk Management

manufacturers' listed documentation.

Building Code of Australia

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations

building surveyor requirements

other relevant legislation (including international and shipping/marine codes) relating to fire protection equipment

Australian petroleum industries' requirements.

Work procedures may include:

instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager

specific customer requirements

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers' requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

personal protective equipment requirements.

Relevant persons may include:

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:

direct observation

as part of workplace quality assurance teams.

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

legal and organisational policy/guidelines

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

legislation relevant to the service operation

OHS policies, procedures and programs

documentation and information systems and processes

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

employer/employee rights and responsibilities

the OHS hierarchy of control

assessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work procedure

displaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work area

hazard and risk identification and reporting

risk assessment and control measures

incident/accident investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures/instructions including:

working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines

working safely around tools and equipment

working safely off ladders and raised platforms

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

following confined spaces procedures

utilising personal protective equipment including:

safety glasses or goggles

safety boots or shoes

hard hat

ear muffs or plugs

appropriate gloves and overalls

sun hat

dust mask

equipment maintenance and use

use and storage of hazardous substances

First Aid.

Customer requirements may include:

system specifications

insurance requirement

industry requirement

provision of routine services

provision of non-routine or urgent services

confirmation of, or variations to, service instructions

sighting work permits

sign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.

System components may include:

extinguishing agent containers (tanks/cylinders)

container valves

actuation devices

support brackets

control equipment

agent distribution pipe-work and hose

agent discharge nozzles

detection devices.

Safety procedures may include:

working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines

working safely around tools and equipment

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

following confined spaces procedures

First Aid

utilising personal protective equipment including:

safety glasses or goggles

safety boots or shoes

hard hat

ear muffs or plugs.

Discharge test for commissioning purposes may involve:

aqueous fire suppression systems

powder fire suppression systems

wet chemical fire suppression systems

gaseous agent fire suppression systems

water mist suppression systems

combination of any of the above when compatible.

Documentation may include:

system manufacturers' documentation

job card

customer recommendation forms

service agreements

expense claims

application for credit form

equipment recommendation form

Fleetcard

corrective action report

petty cash voucher

certificate of inspection

product documentation

maintenance record system.

Procedural documentation may include:

manufacturers' specifications and instructions

customer requirements

state/territory requirements (where specified).

Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.

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