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

UEEEC0041 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install fire detection and warning system apparatus

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEEEC0041 - Install fire detection and warning system apparatus
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install fire detection and warning system apparatus.It includes installing electronic fire detection and warning systems in buildings and premises. It also includes working safely and to industry standards, following oral and written instructions and workplace procedures, and securely placing and connecting fire detection system and warning components.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.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to positioning and terminating fire detection and warning system apparatus

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Electronics and Communications
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: Prepare to assemble fire detection and warning apparatus
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
       
Element: WHS/OHS risk control measures are followed in preparation for work
       
Element: Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures sought from the work supervisor
       
Element: Nature and location of the work is obtained from work supervisor or appropriate person/s to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
       
Element: Advice is sought from work supervisor or other relevant person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
       
Element: Sources of materials required for work activities are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out work activities are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
       
Element: Assemble and set up fire detection and warning system
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed
       
Element: Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Fire protection controller and detection and warning devices are located for optimum performance in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards and regulations
       
Element: Accessories are installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances
       
Element: Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
       
Element: Fire protection installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
       
Element: Complete fire detection and warning system apparatus installation
  • WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
       
Element: Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Fire protection system is documented in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace 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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

apply sustainable energy principles and practices

applying industry standards and codes of practice for fire protection systems and equipment

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using of risk control measures

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

documenting installation

maintaining fire integrity

placing and securing devices and accessories accurately

reading and interpreting relevant documents with apparatus/device locations and connection arrangements

terminating cable and conductors correctly.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

common operation and interface connections to other systems

common operation and types of field data gathering equipment

common operational requirements and types of control and indicating equipment

effective and ineffective locations for fire detection devices and common causes of false alarms

fire protection and warning system installations regulations

fire protection technologies, fire detection and warning systems, technical industry standards and regulations

hazards associated with low voltage (LV), extra-low voltage (ELV) and high currents

input devices, including conventional alarm zones, analogue or analogue addressable fire detectors, flow switch connections or switch connections

interface communication devices, including warden in communication phones and remote public address (PA) inputs

operating principles and characteristic of the various warning system components

operating principles and characteristic of types of fire alarm detectors

output devices, including shutdown signal, door or system release controls and solenoid valve controls

purpose and interface requirements of smoke hazard management system

purpose and operating principles of fire detection and warning systems

purpose of fire alarm and warning systems

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes, including:

relevant risk control measures used for dealing with the hazards related to fire protection systems

risks and control measures associated with fire protection equipment

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures, including:

interface procedures to isolate control functions between different fire protection building service systems

procedures for isolating/reinstating fire protection systems to inhibit back-to-base signals to monitoring station

procedures for isolating/reinstating fire protection systems to inhibit alarms operating fire protection suppression equipment

procedures for isolating/reinstating sections or parts of a fire protection system to inhibit alarms during building maintenance or system testing

relevant workplace procedures for isolating/reinstating and disconnection and reconnection of supplies in excess of ELV

system interface controls, including communication signals to remote control and indicating equipment, building monitoring systems, paging system and colour graphics

warning devices and their operating parameters

warning indicators, including flashing lights for hearing impaired persons and fire brigade building indication.

Submission Requirements

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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.

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Installing fire detection and warning system apparatus must include at least the following:

two fire alarms and warning systems, including:

one fire alarm system with at least one control and indicating panel, 50 input devices, five output devices and two system interface controls on at least one of the following:

analogue addressable system

addressable system

conventional system

one fire warning system with at least one control and indicating panel, 50 speakers, five interface communication devices and two warning indicators on at least one of the following:

analogue addressable system

addressable system

conventional system

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
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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