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CPCSFS8002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse, design and evaluate complex special hazard fire systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCSFS8002 - Analyse, design and evaluate complex special hazard fire systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse options for the design of special hazard fire systems, design their components, and evaluate the designs prior to client sign-off.Special hazard fire systems are not referenced in the National Construction Code. They include gaseous, foam and water spray solutions that offer protection for life safety and to facilities and equipment vital to business operation and success. The development of a fire systems design project is subject to significant complexities due to the typical requirement to integrate multiple fire detection and suppression systems.This unit of competency supports senior fire systems designers who design effective and efficient special hazard fire detection and suppression systems.No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire system design
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: Select appropriate special hazard fire suppression solutions
  • Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire suppression solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile and special hazard standards that have been identified for use.
  • Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire suppression systems are conducted.
  • Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are reported to appropriate personnel.
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Select appropriate special hazard fire suppression solutions

1.1.

Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire suppression solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile and special hazard standards that have been identified for use.

1.2.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire suppression systems are conducted.

1.3.

Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are reported to appropriate personnel.

2.

Select appropriate special hazard fire detection and occupant warning solutions.

2.1.

Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire detection and occupant warning solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile, ambient conditions and the selected fire suppression solution.

2.2.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire detection and occupant warning systems are conducted.

2.3.

Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are made to appropriate personnel.

3.

Set up special hazard fire systems design drawing.

3.1.

Relevant project drawings and documentation are requested, received, named and filed according to workplace procedures.

3.2.

Drawings are cleaned to leave minimal essential information.

3.3.

Layers showing designs of other services are imported into clean architectural or structural drawings.

3.4.

Details from drawings of floor or building adjacent to the areas under design consideration are added if these affect the design.

3.5.

Detailed design drawing is named, filed and backed up according to workplace procedures.

4.

Lay out the special hazard fire systems design.

4.1.

Site visit is conducted where possible to confirm dimensions and assess installation risks and constraints.

4.2.

Interactions between various systems are identified and planned.

4.3.

Exact locations of sprinklers and other fittings are determined and notated on the drawing according to relevant codes and standards.

4.4.

Most efficient and workable layout and location of system components are determined and notated on the drawing.

4.5.

Dimensions are calculated, checked and notated on the drawing.

5.

Calculate the requirements for the special hazard fire system solutions.

5.1.

Calculations to identify and confirm required capacity of the special hazard fire systems are undertaken.

5.2.

Infrastructure to support special hazard fire system solution is identified and quantified.

5.3.

Shortfalls in water pressure are determined and sizes of pumps and tanks required for water spray systems are calculated.

6.

Evaluate and implement special hazard fire system solutions.

6.1.

Components of special hazard fire system solution are gathered from relevant expert personnel as required.

6.2.

Special hazard system design drawings are evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness.

6.3.

Design drawings are submitted to relevant personnel within scheduled timeframe.

6.4.

Required amendments to design drawings are made or negotiated as required.

6.5.

Final approved design drawings are processed and distributed according to project and workplace requirements.

6.6.

Fittings and components are selected and ordered.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Select appropriate special hazard fire suppression solutions

1.1.

Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire suppression solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile and special hazard standards that have been identified for use.

1.2.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire suppression systems are conducted.

1.3.

Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are reported to appropriate personnel.

2.

Select appropriate special hazard fire detection and occupant warning solutions.

2.1.

Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire detection and occupant warning solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile, ambient conditions and the selected fire suppression solution.

2.2.

Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire detection and occupant warning systems are conducted.

2.3.

Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are made to appropriate personnel.

3.

Set up special hazard fire systems design drawing.

3.1.

Relevant project drawings and documentation are requested, received, named and filed according to workplace procedures.

3.2.

Drawings are cleaned to leave minimal essential information.

3.3.

Layers showing designs of other services are imported into clean architectural or structural drawings.

3.4.

Details from drawings of floor or building adjacent to the areas under design consideration are added if these affect the design.

3.5.

Detailed design drawing is named, filed and backed up according to workplace procedures.

4.

Lay out the special hazard fire systems design.

4.1.

Site visit is conducted where possible to confirm dimensions and assess installation risks and constraints.

4.2.

Interactions between various systems are identified and planned.

4.3.

Exact locations of sprinklers and other fittings are determined and notated on the drawing according to relevant codes and standards.

4.4.

Most efficient and workable layout and location of system components are determined and notated on the drawing.

4.5.

Dimensions are calculated, checked and notated on the drawing.

5.

Calculate the requirements for the special hazard fire system solutions.

5.1.

Calculations to identify and confirm required capacity of the special hazard fire systems are undertaken.

5.2.

Infrastructure to support special hazard fire system solution is identified and quantified.

5.3.

Shortfalls in water pressure are determined and sizes of pumps and tanks required for water spray systems are calculated.

6.

Evaluate and implement special hazard fire system solutions.

6.1.

Components of special hazard fire system solution are gathered from relevant expert personnel as required.

6.2.

Special hazard system design drawings are evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness.

6.3.

Design drawings are submitted to relevant personnel within scheduled timeframe.

6.4.

Required amendments to design drawings are made or negotiated as required.

6.5.

Final approved design drawings are processed and distributed according to project and workplace requirements.

6.6.

Fittings and components are selected and ordered.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Fire suppression solutions must include two of the following:

chemical systems

detection and warning systems

special hazard foam systems

special hazard gaseous agent systems

water-based deluge or pre-action sprinkler systems.

Risk profile of the building or facility will reflect its use and must include details of:

users of and visitors to the site and the need to protect them

value of the equipment, facility or goods stored

susceptibility of the stored goods to water or other forms of damage resulting from the use of different types of system.

Special hazard standards must include at least one standard from the following list:

relevant Australian standards, including:

AS ISO 14520.1 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems - Physical properties and system design - General requirements

AS4487 Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems - Requirements for system design, installation and commissioning and test methods for components

United States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, including:

NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 11 Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems

NFPA 11A Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems

NFPA 13 The Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 16 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems.

Fire detection and occupant warning solutions must include:

fire alarms

fire gas detectors

flame detectors

heat-sensing detectors

smoke-sensing detectors.

File naming must include:

accurate naming and filing of drawings, including formal document control and amendments:

history

transmittal notices

naming conventions for design drawings and drawing registers.

Interactions between multiple systems on a complex site must be analysed to:

ensure most effective selection of systems to protect different assets

maximise effectiveness of systems

maximise efficiency of installation process.

Efficient and workable layout and location must consider:

access constraints

aesthetic requirements

conflict with other services

efficiencies to facilitate work on site

installation problems

penetrations

reduction of labour costing

work health and safety risks.

System components must include:

brackets

discharge nozzles

fire panels

pipework

system valves

zone valves.

Calculations that relate to the special hazard fire systems must include:

foam system calculations.

gaseous system calculations

hydraulic calculations to assess pressure requirements and confirm pipe sizes

water-spray system calculations.

Infrastructure for special hazard fire system solutions must include:

delivery systems for the suppression agent

pipework

storage containers

tanks.

Negotiated change must include one made due to:

impact on cost-effectiveness

impact on installation risks and constraints

non-compliance with applicable legislation, codes and standards.

Fittings and components must include:

control valves

elbows

hangers

pipe fabrication methods and constraints

pumps

sprinkler heads

tanks

tees.

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
Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire suppression solutions that address building or facility’s risk profile and special hazard standards that have been identified for use. 
Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire suppression systems are conducted. 
Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions are reported to appropriate personnel. 

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