The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, Australian standards and specifications to install fixed fire pumpsets

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

given the plans and specifications, plan the layout, and then install and test a fixed fire pumpset, ensuring:

correct identification of location, design and details of proposed installations

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completion of work to specification

compliance with regulations, relevant Australian standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

application of sustainability principles and concepts

effective communication with others

safe work practices.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

safety data sheets, job safety analyses and safe work method statements

research resources, including industry-related systems information.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to identify and interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Required skills

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, and share information

follow instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organisational skills to:

plan and sequence tasks with others

plan and set out work

problem-solving skills to report faults in tools, equipment or materials to appropriate personnel

reading skills to interpret drawings and specifications

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

technical skills to use tools and equipment required to install fixed fire pumpsets

technology skills to:

access site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

writing skills to complete workplace documentation

Required knowledge

atmospheric pressure measurements and principles in relation to fixed fire pumpset performance

fixing techniques for mounting fixed fire pumpsets

levelling and alignment requirements for correct installation of fixed fire pump and motor

operation of fixed fire pumpsets and pumpset valves

performance measures for fixed fire pumpsets

power sources for fixed fire pumpsets, including operation and interaction of power sources

properties of water, including pressure and flow rates

relevant statutory and authority requirements relating to installing fixed fire pumpsets

requirements of job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

SI system of measurements

Australian standards applicable to the installation of fixed fire pumpsets

pressure testing equipment and procedures

workplace and equipment safety requirements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Statutory and regulatory authority may include:

commonwealth, state or territory and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Work health and safety requirements must comply with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations, and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

electricity

hazardous materials and substances

other machines

surrounding structure and facilities

trip hazards

underground services

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

workplace environmental health and safety.

Fixed fire pumpsets may include:

centrifugal

diesel driven, including:

close coupled

long coupled with mechanical joints

electrically driven

hydrant, hose reel or sprinkler pumpsets

multi-outlet

multi-stage

positive displacement.

Environmental requirements:

cover water quality management

may include:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements

environment policy

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards

site safety plans

workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment may include:

chain blocks

concreting tools

forklifts

hand and power tools

hand trolleys

hoists and jacks

lifting and load shifting equipment

measuring and alignment tools

pressure testing equipment

rollers.

Information may include:

charts and hand drawings

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

job drawings

memos

organisation’s work requirements

regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those relating to:

building codes

plumbing regulations

relevant Australian standards

WHS and environmental requirements

safe work procedures relating to installing fixed fire pumpsets

safety data sheets (SDS)

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Materials may include:

fixings

pipe fabrication materials, such as:

black steel

copper

galvanised steel

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

steel braided hose

pipe supports.

Components may include:

control panels

diesel cooling system

diesel exhaust system

discharge expansion coupling

eccentric reducer

flow switches

fuel tanks

gauges

hydro pneumatic accumulator, also known as bladder tank

jacking pump

pipework, including:

annubar

circulation

discharge

drainage

suction

tank return lines

power sources, which may be:

diesel

electric

pressure switches

pump base

pumps

starting devices

valves, including:

circulation

isolation

pressure limiting

pressure reducing

pressure relief.