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

PUAFIR507B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect building fire safety systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR507B - Inspect building fire safety systems
Description This unit covers the competency required to interpret building plans and associated documentation for fire safety systems; to locate and note variations to systems; to assess the operation and maintenance of the systems; and to report on the findings of the inspection in accordance with organisational requirements. Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel who are authorised by their agency to enter buildings to conduct inspections of the installed fire safety systems and to report on any matters arising in relation to their location, operation, maintenance and compliance. These personnel provide reports on non-compliance to the organisation or owner of the business and to the fire service.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAFIR302B Suppress urban firePUAFIR314B Utilise installed fire safety systems
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 requirement, scope and outcome of inspection
  • Requirement for inspection is determined
  • Scope of inspection is determined based on organisation's requirements relating to the inspection
       
Element: Identify the fire safety systems on the building plan and associated documentation and locate the actual systems in the building
  • Class of building and nature of occupancy is identified
  • Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation
  • Using the building plans and associated documentation, the fire safety systems are located in the building
  • Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded
       
Element: Verify the actual fire safety systems with the building plan and associated documentation
  • The building plan and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the building's fire safety systems
  • Variations between the building plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded
       
Element: Review compliance of the building fire safety systems
  • Building fire safety systems are checked against design requirements and relevant standards
  • Building emergency organisation's structure is checked against design requirements and relevant standards
  • Maintenance procedures and log books are checked against design requirements and relevant standards
  • Variations to design requirements and relevant standards are noted and reported
       
Element: Assess the operation and maintenance of the fire safety systems
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and examined
  • Maintenance records are located and examined
  • Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a building representative and recorded and reported in accordance with the organisation's and/or owner/occupier requirements
       
Element: Report on the inspection of the building fire safety system
  • Variations to building plans and associated documentation are described
  • Information on the review of the building's fire safety systems compliance is provided
  • Reports are distributed according to the organisation's policies, legislative requirements and/or owner/occupier requirements
       
Element: Determine the requirement, scope and outcome of inspection
  • Class of building is identified in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.
  • Methodology for conducting the inspection is determined.
       
Element: Identify the fire safety systems on the building plan and associated documentation, and locate the actual systems in the building
  • Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation.
  • Using the building plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the building.
  • Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded.
       


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:

compare the building’s actual fire safety system against the system on the building plans and associated documentation

inspect and determine the building’s fire safety system against design requirements or other relevant standards

apply knowledge of building regulations in the area of responsibility

apply knowledge of the Building Code of Australia

report on the inspection and highlight variations.

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 through actual inspections.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

site

building plans and associated documentation for an actual inspection

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 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

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

Required Skills

interpret building plans in relation to fire safety systems

locate and identify components of the building fire safety system

operate and reinstate fire safety systems in accordance with organisational requirements

Required Knowledge

building evacuation systems

egress routes and housekeeping practices

maintenance procedures

methods of operation of fire suppression systems

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant standards

role of emergency management organisation

specific building design requirements

types of detection and alarm systems

types of fire suppression systems

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.

Class of building must include:

buildings and structures, as defined in the Building Code of Australia

Fire safety systems must include:

emergency egress systems (emergency lifts, emergency lighting and power systems, emergency vehicular access, emergency warning and intercommunication system, exit and egress pathways, exit doors, exit signs)

fire detection and alarm systems

fire sprinkler systems

and may also include:

building control systems

building design requirements

communications systems

emergency vehicle access–egress systems

emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS)

fire/emergency control centres/rooms

fire resisting structures/compartmentation

fire suppression systems (including hydrants and boosters)

smoke hazard management

Relevant standards must include:

Building Code of Australia

organisational procedures

relevant AS/NZ standards

relevant building regulations

and may also include:

manufacturer specifications

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
Requirement for inspection is determined 
Scope of inspection is determined based on organisation's requirements relating to the inspection 
Class of building and nature of occupancy is identified 
Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation 
Using the building plans and associated documentation, the fire safety systems are located in the building 
Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded 
The building plan and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the building's fire safety systems 
Variations between the building plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded 
Building fire safety systems are checked against design requirements and relevant standards 
Building emergency organisation's structure is checked against design requirements and relevant standards 
Maintenance procedures and log books are checked against design requirements and relevant standards 
Variations to design requirements and relevant standards are noted and reported 
Maintenance requirements are identified and examined 
Maintenance records are located and examined 
Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a building representative and recorded and reported in accordance with the organisation's and/or owner/occupier requirements 
Variations to building plans and associated documentation are described 
Information on the review of the building's fire safety systems compliance is provided 
Reports are distributed according to the organisation's policies, legislative requirements and/or owner/occupier requirements 
Class of building is identified in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. 
Methodology for conducting the inspection is determined. 
Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation. 
Using the building plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the building. 
Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR507B - Inspect building fire safety systems
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