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

CPCSFS5015A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess documentation for annual fire systems certification inspections

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCSFS5015A - Assess documentation for annual fire systems certification inspections
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research the applicable regulatory requirements for existing fire systems in all types of buildings, and assess compliance documentation to determine whether requirements are met.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 determining which legislation, codes and standards apply to particular existing fire systems and assessing the documentation of regular fire safety inspection, testing and maintenance activities.
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: Determine the installation dates for fire systems.
  • The construction dates and modification histories of buildings to be inspected are accessed, interpreted and noted.
  • The types of fire systems installed in buildings to be inspected are identified from compliance documentation.
  • The installation dates for individual fire systems in buildings to be inspected are identified.
       
Element: Research and interpret the applicable codes and standards.
  • The current and historical legislation, codes and standards applicable to individual fire systems at the time of installation, or modification of the building are researched and identified.
  • The detailed requirements of applicable historical legislation, codes and standards are researched and interpreted.
  • Any disparity between historical legislation, codes and standards applicable at the installation or modification date and current fire safety requirements are noted and reported to relevant stakeholders.
  • Checklists and notes on applicable current and historical codes and standards are prepared to assist the annual inspection process.
       
Element: Assess and report on fire system compliance documentation.
  • Schedules for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire safety systems are reviewed and checked for compliance with current regulatory requirements.
  • Documentation for regular fire systems inspection and testing activities is reviewed and checked for currency and completeness.
  • Information regarding non-compliance issues and defects is identified and noted.
  • Documentary evidence of resolution of non-compliance issues and defects is requested and reviewed, if available.
  • Checklists and notes on non-compliance issues and defects identified from compliance documentation are prepared to assist the annual inspection process.
  • Reports detailing anomalies and omissions in fire systems' compliance documentation are prepared and processed according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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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 the establishment of the legislation, codes and standards that apply to existing fire systems in a range of buildings. The activity should include assessment of the compliance of fire safety schedules and inspection, testing and maintenance documentation.

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:

a comprehensive 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 research and identify the applicable current and historical compliance requirements for a range of fire systems installed and modified at different dates, in a variety of types of buildings

the ability to assess fire safety schedules and inspection and testing documentation for currency and completeness

the ability to identify and report on anomalies and omissions in fire safety compliance documentation

the ability to produce checklists and notes regarding issues of particular interest found in fire safety documentation, to assist annual inspection processes.

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 Tasks

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Required skills

operating computer software packages and systems, including:

word processing

spreadsheet

email

internet

design and drawing software

proprietary project management and project scheduling software

language and literacy skills for:

listening to and communicating clearly with stakeholders, colleagues and contractors

explaining 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, including:

architectural

structural

mechanical

hydraulic

electrical

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

Required knowledge

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 relevant proprietary 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.

Compliance documentation may include:

fire safety schedules

inspection and testing logbooks

maintenance, repair and replacement documentation.

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.

Relevant stakeholders may include:

owners

agents

occupants

local authority.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The construction dates and modification histories of buildings to be inspected are accessed, interpreted and noted. 
The types of fire systems installed in buildings to be inspected are identified from compliance documentation. 
The installation dates for individual fire systems in buildings to be inspected are identified. 
The current and historical legislation, codes and standards applicable to individual fire systems at the time of installation, or modification of the building are researched and identified. 
The detailed requirements of applicable historical legislation, codes and standards are researched and interpreted. 
Any disparity between historical legislation, codes and standards applicable at the installation or modification date and current fire safety requirements are noted and reported to relevant stakeholders. 
Checklists and notes on applicable current and historical codes and standards are prepared to assist the annual inspection process. 
Schedules for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire safety systems are reviewed and checked for compliance with current regulatory requirements. 
Documentation for regular fire systems inspection and testing activities is reviewed and checked for currency and completeness. 
Information regarding non-compliance issues and defects is identified and noted. 
Documentary evidence of resolution of non-compliance issues and defects is requested and reviewed, if available. 
Checklists and notes on non-compliance issues and defects identified from compliance documentation are prepared to assist the annual inspection process. 
Reports detailing anomalies and omissions in fire systems' compliance documentation are prepared and processed according to workplace and regulatory requirements. 

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