This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

identify fire suppression and detection systems

operate a smoke control system

operate an emergency warning and intercommunication system EWIS

operate an installed hydrant system

operate an installed suppression system

report fire safety system equipment faults

Required Knowledge

components of a fire detectionsuppression system controls dampers EWIS panel fans and motors fire indicator panel heat and smoke detectors sprinkler controls and components sprinkler heads

function and components of hydrant systems

function of component parts of smoke control systems

operating principles of air handling systems

operating principles of an EWIS

operation of fire detectionsuppression systems

organisational procedures for reinstating fire safety systems

organisational responsibility regarding fire detection and suppression systems

purpose of control and indicating equipment

safety procedures relating to chemicalgaseous suppression systems

warden roles and responsibilities

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

locate identify operate and restore fire detection systems fire suppression systems hydrant systems evacuation systems smoke hazard management systems

implement organisational operating procedures relating to fire suppression

check operate and reinstate fire safety systems under supervision

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

appropriate equipment and systems

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Fire safety system/s may include:

Pre-fire planning may include:

Using fire safety systems must include:

Evacuation systems must include:

Operating evacuation systems must include compliance with:

and may also include: