Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCSFS5014A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct annual fire systems certification inspections

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCSFS5014A - Conduct annual fire systems certification inspections
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assess all types of fire systems in all types of buildings to ensure that the systems comply with applicable legislation and will perform in the event of a fire.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit and so the varying state or territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the role of annual certifiers of fire systems with responsibility for inspecting existing fire systems; assessing their compliance with the relevant applicable legislation, codes and standards; and advising whether they continue to perform to current fire safety standards.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for annual fire systems certification inspections.
  • Annual fire systems inspections are scheduled in a timely manner and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as required.
  • Current building plans are obtained and reviewed and modifications made to the building since the last inspection are identified and noted.
  • Information regarding the current and historical legislation, codes and standards applicable to fire systems is reviewed and used to inform inspection planning.
  • Information regarding the validity of fire systems' compliance documentation is reviewed and used to inform inspection planning.
  • Fire systems certification inspections are planned to ensure efficient and comprehensive implementation.
       
Element: Conduct annual fire systems certification inspections.
  • Fire systems are inspected concurrently in each area of the building in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
  • Each aspect of each fire system is assessed for compliance with the applicable current and historical legislation, codes and standards and findings are documented.
  • The current performance level of each fire system is assessed and recorded.
  • Advice is sought from relevant professional personnel, as required and according to workplace and regulatory procedures.
       
Element: Produce annual fire systems certification reports and communicate findings.
  • The findings of inspections are analysed and works required to address shortfalls in fire systems' compliance or performance are identified and recorded according to regulatory requirements.
  • Reports and certificates are produced and processed according to regulatory requirements.
  • The findings of the report are communicated to relevant stakeholders according to regulatory requirements, and works required to rectify fire systems are carefully explained.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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, provided that the simulated or project-based assessment fully replicates workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

This unit could be assessed as an activity involving preparing for, conducting and reporting on annual fire systems inspections for a range of types of fire systems in a variety of buildings with different construction and modification histories.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate:

an understanding of the range of relevant current and historical legislation, codes, standards and regulatory requirements for the certification of existing fire systems

an understanding of the function and operation of the full range of fire systems, including water-based fire systems, detection and warning systems and special hazard fire systems used in a wide variety of types of buildings, including:

low-rise buildings

medium-rise buildings

high-rise buildings (over 25 metres)

buildings over 45 metres in height

the ability to apply the relevant current and historical compliance requirements to annual inspections of a range of fire systems installed and modified at different dates, in a variety of types of buildings

the visual acuity required to perceive anomalies in fire systems' compliance arising from building modifications, repairs or adjustments; or a lack of fire systems maintenance

the ability to report and communicate findings effectively to ensure that the gravity of non-compliance of fire systems is understood and works required to remedy the situation may be expedited.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

documents, drawings, plans and specifications

copies of codes, standards, legislation and regulatory requirements

access to information and communications technology - hardware and software.

Method of assessment

Assessment must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

operating computer software packages and systems, including:

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

language and literacy skills for:

listening to and communicating clearly with stakeholders, colleagues and contractors

explaining the gravity of fire systems inspection findings to owner

researching, accessing, reading, interpreting and applying relevant current and historical legislation, codes and standards

letter writing

updating knowledge of products, software systems and technology

reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications, including:

architectural

structural

fire systems design

block plans

tactical fire plans

report writing

developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and clients

negotiation and conflict management

organising own work, including creating personal systems and checklists for planning, managing and checking work

inspecting multiple fire systems (with different applicable standards) concurrently, including:

attention to detail

visual acuity to perceive, for example that the distance between sprinklers is too great

maintaining a professional detached authority

Required knowledge

auditing processes and protocols

fire science, including:

fire behaviour and dynamics

impact of fire on structures and materials

products of combustion

fire control strategies

fire retardants

fire detection technologies

fire suppression technologies

fire containment

fire engineering principles, including:

engineered solutions

innovative fire systems

fire modelling

computer software functions and operation, including:

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

proprietary project management software

relevant current and historical legislation, codes and standards, including:

building Acts

building regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

the Building Code of Australia

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers

protection requirements for different buildings

fire systems' technology and components, including:

water-based systems, including:

wet pipe sprinkler systems

deluge and drencher systems

dry pipe sprinkler systems

pre-action sprinkler systems

early suppression fast response (ESFR)

hydrants, hose reels and monitors

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

detection and warning systems, including:

emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)

fire detection and alarm systems

smoke control systems

emergency lighting systems

special hazard fire systems, including:

foam systems (low expansion, medium expansion and high expansion)

gaseous agent systems (carbon dioxide, inert gas and halocarbon gases)

water spray systems (deluge, medium/high velocity water spray and high speed deluge)

chemical powder systems

wet chemical systems

characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues relating to material compatibility

interconnection of fire systems, including:

cause and effect matrix

interface with other services

passive fire safety elements:

identification of passive elements

requirements for safeguarding the integrity of passive fire element performance where penetrations have been made

basic principles of structural engineering

characteristics of building materials

construction industry terminology

sustainability requirements and ratings, including:

energy conservation

water conservation

human psychology, especially fire avoidance behaviour

contractual processes

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.

Fire systems may include:

water-based systems, including:

wet pipe sprinkler systems

deluge and drencher systems

dry pipe sprinkler systems

pre-action sprinkler systems

early suppression fast response (ESFR)

hydrants, hose reels and monitors

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

detection and warning systems, including:

emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)

fire detection and alarm systems

smoke control systems

emergency lighting systems

special hazard fire systems, including:

foam systems (low expansion, medium expansion and high expansion)

gaseous agent systems (carbon dioxide, inert gas and halocarbon gases)

water spray systems (deluge, medium/high velocity water spray and high speed deluge)

chemical systems, including:

powder

wet chemical.

Relevant stakeholders may include:

owners

agents

occupants

local authority.

Current and historical legislation, codes and standards may include:

current, or earlier versions of:

the Building Code of Australia

relevant Australian standards for fire systems

relevant international standards for fire systems

codes and standards stipulated by the regulatory authority or building insurer

obsolete legislation, regulations, codes and standards.

Compliance documentation may include:

fire safety schedules

inspection and testing logbooks

maintenance, repair and replacement documentation.

Relevant professional personnel may include:

fire engineer

fire brigade personnel

building surveyor

persons with regulatory authority

architect

structural engineer

fire systems' designer.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Annual fire systems inspections are scheduled in a timely manner and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as required. 
Current building plans are obtained and reviewed and modifications made to the building since the last inspection are identified and noted. 
Information regarding the current and historical legislation, codes and standards applicable to fire systems is reviewed and used to inform inspection planning. 
Information regarding the validity of fire systems' compliance documentation is reviewed and used to inform inspection planning. 
Fire systems certification inspections are planned to ensure efficient and comprehensive implementation. 
Fire systems are inspected concurrently in each area of the building in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements. 
Each aspect of each fire system is assessed for compliance with the applicable current and historical legislation, codes and standards and findings are documented. 
The current performance level of each fire system is assessed and recorded. 
Advice is sought from relevant professional personnel, as required and according to workplace and regulatory procedures. 
The findings of inspections are analysed and works required to address shortfalls in fire systems' compliance or performance are identified and recorded according to regulatory requirements. 
Reports and certificates are produced and processed according to regulatory requirements. 
The findings of the report are communicated to relevant stakeholders according to regulatory requirements, and works required to rectify fire systems are carefully explained. 

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