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

PUAFIR314 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Utilise installed fire safety systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR314 - Utilise installed fire safety systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and reinstate installed fire safety systems, to operate occupant warning systems and to apply emergency procedures.The unit applies to personnel required to locate fire safety systems in a building and to operate these systems to support fire suppression activities. These personnel will also be required to utilise these systems to support the evacuation of occupants and other emergency services personnel from the building. Work at this level may be performed without direct supervision but may require some limited supervision of other members of the team. The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
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 installed fire safety systemand any associated controls and panels
  • Installed fire safety system is located for pre-fire planning, inspection, reports and/or onsite cues
       
Element: Installed fire safety system’s control and indicating panel is located and monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to facilitate use in supporting firefighting operations
       
Element: Utilise installed fire safety system to maximise effectiveness of firefighting operations and occupant evacuation
  • Installed fire safety system is used, in accordance with organisational procedures, to facilitate locating the fire, supporting occupant evacuation, undertaking rescue operations, performing fire suppression and minimising damage
       
Element: Any fault with the installed fire safety system is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Apply emergency plans and/orprocedures
  • Building emergency procedures and response structures are identified and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Fire warden and/or facility manager is consulted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Occupant warning system is operated, in consultation with building facility personnel
       
Element: Utilise occupant warning systems
  • Building occupant warning systems are effectively operated, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Any faults with the system are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Reinstate installed fire safety system to service
  • System is reinstated or isolated, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

fire safety system must include three or more of the following

alternative fire suppression system

fire detection system

fire hydrant and hydrant booster system

fire indicator panels, occupant warning and communication systems

fire sprinklers and sprinkler booster system

smoke hazard management and ancillary system

systems for evacuation

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
Installed fire safety system is located for pre-fire planning, inspection, reports and/or onsite cues 
 
Installed fire safety system is used, in accordance with organisational procedures, to facilitate locating the fire, supporting occupant evacuation, undertaking rescue operations, performing fire suppression and minimising damage 
 
Building emergency procedures and response structures are identified and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
Building occupant warning systems are effectively operated, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
System is reinstated or isolated, in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR314 - Utilise installed fire safety systems
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PUAFIR314 - Utilise installed fire safety systems

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