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

PUAFIR206B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Check installed fire safety systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR206B - Check installed fire safety systems
Description This unit covers the competency required to locate, identify and check the status of fire safety systems, while predominantly under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel required to locate, identify and check the status of fire safety systems. Work at this level is undertaken under direct supervision and instruction.The installation of fire safety systems is required under the Building Code of Australia and implemented through state and territory building regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Locate and identify fire safety systems
  • Fire safety systems are identified and located in buildings.
  • Onsite visual identification of fire safety systems and mode of operation is confirmed and reported to supervisor.
       
Element: Check and monitor the status of fire safety systems
  • Fire safety systems are checked in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Status of fire safety systems is monitored, irregularities such as faults and isolation of individual functions are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
       


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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify types of sprinkler systems

identify components of sprinkler systems

identify fire detection systems

identify firefighter control facility

identify emergency communications equipment.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

wide range of fire safety systems and their components

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated workor in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions


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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply organisational procedures

check the status of various fire safety systems

identify faults in fire safety systems

identify various fire safety systems

work under supervision

Required Knowledge

advantages and disadvantages of various forms of heat and smoke detection devices

basic components and their functions in the operation of a sprinkler system

basic components of heat and smoke detection systems

basic operating principles and applications of heat and smoke detectors

building emergency evacuation procedures

functions of a sprinkler system

organisational procedures

operating principles and applications of smoke alarms

operating principles and applications of smoke control systems

sources of water supply to sprinkler systems

use and operation of emergency warning and intercommunication equipment

use and operation of fire control room

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Fire safety systems may include:

alarms

electronic

emergency warning

paging (audible and visual)

telephone

visual

communications

emergency intercommunication system

fire phone

radio

telephones

fire detection systems

carbon monoxide

heat (linear, fixed temperature, rate of rise, video)

flame (infra-red, ultra violet, video)

smoke ( aspirating, ionisation, photo-electric)

video

fire sprinkler

components (alarm valves, pressure and flow switches, pressure gauges, retard chambers, sprinkler heads [all types], stop valves, system pressurisation arrangement, tamper switches, valve monitoring

dry pipe

wet pipe

fire suppression

aerosol

foam

gaseous (carbon dioxide, nitrogen and inert gas)

powder

vaporising liquid

water mist

gas detection

controller

detectors

smoke control

mechanical plant shutdown

smoke curtain operation

smoke exhaust

stair pressurisation

other systems operations (such as electrical system shutdown, door closing/opening)

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
Fire safety systems are identified and located in buildings. 
Onsite visual identification of fire safety systems and mode of operation is confirmed and reported to supervisor. 
Fire safety systems are checked in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Status of fire safety systems is monitored, irregularities such as faults and isolation of individual functions are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR206B - Check installed fire safety systems
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAFIR206B - Check installed fire safety systems

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