Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to installing passive fire and smoke containment systems.

Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment.

Purpose and interpretation of Australian Standards and technical documentation relating to passive fire and smoke containment systems.

The implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions.

The dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems.

Principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety and containment systems specific to passive fire and smoke containment systems.

Action to take when a breach of health, safety and/or other policy occurs.

Methods of converting imperial units of measurement to metric.

Technical terms relating to passive fire and smoke containment system installation.

Fireproofing and fire stopping variables including types, components and fire barrier types.

Passive fire and smoke containment labelling types.

Organisational requirements for labelling and certifying passive fire and smoke containment system installations.

Procedures for determining fire resistance levels and smoke resistance levels.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These relate to the ability to:

identify, select and comply with appropriate Australian Standards and related legislation

select and use appropriate tools relating to installation procedures

recognise and identify components of passive fire and smoke containment systems

interpret manufacturer data sheets to determine installation requirements for a range of passive fire and smoke containment system components installed into or onto elements of construction, including structural elements and/or openings in or through fire compartments

plan and organise work according to organisational requirements

follow safe work procedures and identify potential and existing risks or hazards

select and use personal protective equipment

work with tools, equipment and products safely

apply principles of workplace housekeeping

apply literacy and language skills to:

use technical terminology relating to installing passive fire and smoke containment systems and work practices

understand and comply with work instructions

interpret manufacturers' installation specifications and maintenance instructions

access information from technical manuals

find and use written information including building specifications

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

complete and distribute relevant documentation.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example PRMPFES39A Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of installation (hinged fire and smoke door) procedures

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an adequate period of time.

Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment.

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:

building Acts/regulations/codes

Australian Standards identified as relevant to the work procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers' specifications

organisational requirements, including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders.

Competency in this unit may be gathered from practical demonstrations in each of the following categories:

Application of spray type, intumescent paint type and board type fireproofing of structural steel and ductwork.

Application of fire stopping systems.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments. Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below. Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated.

Refer to Evidence Guide

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

relevant current Australian Standards

Building Codes of Australia

manufacturers' documentation

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations

building surveyor requirements

other relevant legislation relating to passive fire protection.

Work procedures may include:

instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager

specific customer requirements

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers' requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

personal protective equipment requirements.

Relevant persons may include:

building supervisor/manager

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

Technical terminology - common technical terms used in the installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems are:

plumb, level, square and perpendicular

mix ratio, density, wet film thickness, dry film thickness, HP/A, ESM ratio and critical temperature

fire rated walls, masonry, concrete, plasterboard and shaft wall

fire rated floors and floor ceiling systems

penetration dimensions, width, height, depth and orientation

ambient/cold smoke, medium smoke and elevated/hot smoke

intumescent products and ablative products

clearance, field of application, fire resistance levels, incipient spread of fire, spread of flame indices, fire test report, assessments and letters of opinions.

Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:

direct observation

as part of workplace quality assurance teams.

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:

legal and organisational policy/guidelines

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

cost, reliability, ease of installation and maintenance requirements of the selected passive fire and smoke containment system

legislation relevant to the service operation

OHS policies, procedures and programs

documentation and information systems and processes

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

employer/employee rights and responsibilities

the OHS hierarchy of control

assessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work procedure

displaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work area

hazard and risk identification and reporting

working safely on ladders and raised platforms

risk assessment and control measures

incident/accident investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures/instructions including:

working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines

working safely around tools and equipment

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

following confined spaces procedures

utilising personal protective equipment including:

safety glasses or goggles

safety boots or shoes

hard hat

ear muffs or plugs

appropriate gloves and overalls

sun hat

dust mask

equipment maintenance and use

use and storage of hazardous substances

First Aid.

Customer requirements may include:

provision of routine services

cost, reliability and maintenance requirements of the selected passive fire and smoke containment system

provision of non-routine or urgent services

confirmation of, or variations to, service instructions

sighting work permits

sign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.

Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:

passive fire and smoke containment products including:

fabric and timber protection (impregnated or sprayed)

fire rated air transfer grilles

mechanical and intumescent fire dampers

smoke dampers

fire resistant boards (calcium silicate, vermiculite, etc)

fire stop collars (cast in, retrofit, wall, etc)

fire rated sealants, caulks and putties (acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, etc)

linear gaps seals (impregnated foams, tapes, intumescent gaskets, sealants)

fire resistant pillows (intumescent, non-intumescent)

fire resistant mortars and grouts (load bearing, non-load bearing)

intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)

materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed including:

masonry

concrete

timber

steel

plasterboard

UPVC

fire resistant board

passive fire and smoke containment solutions including:

structural steel fireproofing/protection

duct fireproofing/protection

duct/damper penetration protection

ceiling and partition systems

penetration solutions

fire rated sealants

UPVC/plumbing penetrations

access panels and hatches

intumescent dampers and seals

protection against spread of flame

industrial fire protection

openings in structural elements

control joints/expansion joints.

Structural element requiring fireproofing may be:

structural steel element (beam, column, or truss)

sheet metal smoke exhaust ductwork

self-supporting duct work or bulkheads (made from calcium silicate or other proprietary board material).

Penetrated element of construction requiring fire stopping may be:

drywall (plasterboard or lightweight construction)

masonry wall (brick, blockwork or pre-case concrete panels)

concrete floor slab

drywall ceiling (plasterboard or lightweight construction)

bulkhead

fire or smoke door panel.

Defects may include items that do not comply with:

the requirements of the necessary legislation

Australian Standards

manufacturers' instructions.

Marking and labelling requirements are set out in the relevant Australian Standard.

Schedule of evidence of compliance is set out in the relevant Australian Standard.

Documentation may include:

job card

customer recommendation form

service agreements

equipment recommendation form

corrective action report

certificate of inspection

product documentation/installation instructions

maintenance record system.

Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.

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