Application
Not Applicable
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 Check documentation for completion | 1.1 Ensure all required documentation and information has been supplied 1.2 Ensure all authorised persons have signed relevant documents, where required 1.3 Ensure written information is legible | ||
2 Identify any deficiencies in the fire safety system documentation | 2.1 Apply knowledge and understanding to ensure that relevant and minimum requirements for relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements and specifications have been incorporated into a fire safety system 2.2 Check fire safety sub-systems have necessary approvals, where relevant 2.3 Check fire safety system calculations or refer to an appropriate third party | ||
2.4 Check any deficiencies between the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems 2.5 Check that test documentation is available to confirm that the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems meet the performance criteria, prior to approval of the fire safety system | |||
3 Assess documentation for compliance | 3.1 Check and confirm given information relates to documentation requirements 3.2 Check all calculations are relevant to the documentation requirements 3.3 Discuss any obscure documentation requirements with the relevant authority and client 3.4 Check that the layout of the fire safety sub-systems matches the 'as built' drawings 3.5 Confirm that all modifications to original specifications and technical drawings are documented and dated 3.6 Develop strategies to effectively resolve all non-compliance issues | ||
4 Confirm documentation compliance with the client | 4.1 Report and discuss compliance and any non-compliance issues with the client 4.2 Discuss strategies to effectively resolve all non-compliance issues 4.3 Prepare recommendation for approval and/or compliance documentation and forms as appropriate 4.4 Produce reports within agreed timelines 4.5 Make reference to relevant standards, codes and regulations validating the performance of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems in report |
Required Skills
Refer to Evidence Guide
Evidence Required
The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to assess fire safety system documentation for compliance. Assessment of performance should be conducted within an agreed timeframe, covering all categories within the range statement applicable to normal work requirements.
Critical aspects of competency
Assess fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems documentation for compliance with relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements.
Check and confirm fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems documentation for completeness of information, calculations, layout requirements and modifications to the original design.
Check and match the layout of fire safety system sub-systems to 'as built' documentation.
Identify and record deficiencies and non-compliance issues in the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems documentation.
Develop appropriate strategies to address non-compliance issues.
Produce reports and recommendations of fire safety system documentation assessment for approval, and in a timely manner.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements embedded in performance include those listed below.
A working knowledge of the documentation procedures needed to comply with the relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements.
Type and content of relevant standards, codes and legislation applicable to the inspection of fire safety systems and associated fire safety sub-systems.
Compliance requirements of fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems.
Documentation required to meet regulatory and compliance requirements of fire safety systems and associated fire safety sub-systems.
Purpose, content and authorisation required for compliance documentation related to fire safety system inspections.
Effective strategies to resolve issues of non-compliance.
Checking, confirming and recording the completeness of information, calculations and layout requirements.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These include the following.
Effective networking.
Active listening techniques.
Effectively presenting information.
Effective telephone techniques.
Interpreting technical drawings and plans.
Recording and storing information.
Organising, collecting and collating information.
Basic word-processing skills.
Checking calculations.
Verifying that 'as built' drawings reflect current sub-system installation.
Confirming that modifications to original plans and technical drawings are documented appropriately.
Designing and creating reports and recommendations that meet the reporting and approval requirements of the client and other stakeholders.
Requesting additional information or seeking advice from other organisations.
Auditing documentation to verify sub-system documentation meets legislative requirements for each sub-system.
Referring to third parties to authenticate that design, installation, commissioning and maintenance has been performed in accordance with legislative requirements.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills necessary to process written and verbal information and perform basic calculations related to the job.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit of competency can be assessed on its own or in conjunction with any practical unit.
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.
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.
Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstration in the work environment or in a simulated work environment.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process | |||
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 2 | Prepare, present and discuss with clients and other stakeholders reports that assess fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems documentation for compliance with relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements. | ||||||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Collect information and documentation from a variety of sources. Analyse required documents in accordance with a pre-planned sequence to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the documents. | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised? | Not relevant to this unit. | |||||||
How can teamwork be applied? | Not relevant to this unit. | |||||||
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 2 | Verify that third party calculations meet design requirements by auditing their design process. | ||||||
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 2 | Address issues where a number of documents are not provided or specific required information was omitted. | ||||||
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Access and follow up documentation relevant to the assessment of fire safety system plans and specifications using appropriate technology such as personal computers, database systems and the Internet. |
Range Statement
The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that may 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 are listed in alphabetical order and may be present for this particular unit.
Authorised persons may include:
building owners
building surveyors
fire authority personnel
fire safety system designers
fire safety system installers.
Fire safety sub-systems may include:
dry chemical powder systems
emergency evacuation lighting systems
emergency luminaries and exit signs
emergency warning and intercommunication systems
external wall-wetting sprinklers
fire and smoke control systems
fire brigade hydrant and water supply booster and feed connections
fire brigade intervention plans
fire detection and alarm systems
fire fighting equipment
fire hydrants and fire hose reels
fire pump set systems
fire resistant door-sets and roller shutters
fire resistant sealing service penetrations and control joints
fire resistant separating building elements
fire sprinkler deluge systems
fire sprinkler pre-action and dry pipe systems
fire sprinkler systems - domestic, residential, commercial and industrial
gaseous agent suppression systems
high and medium velocity water spray systems
high expansion foam systems
low expansion foam systems
emergency warning and intercommunication system
portable fire extinguishers
smoke and heat venting systems
water mist systems
wet chemical systems.
Necessary approvals may include local government building approvals and fire and other regulatory authority approvals.
Relevant authority may include:
building insurers
building owners
building surveyors
federal/state/territory/local government authorities
fire authorities.
Relevant documents may include:
building owner briefs
commissioning documentation from fire safety system installers
dispensations from fire and other regulatory authorities
fire authority requirements
fire safety system designer certificates.
Relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements may include:
Australian Communications Authority - cabling provider rules
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
building surveyor requirements
client and other stakeholder requirements
dispensations from fire and other regulatory authorities
enterprise operating procedures
federal/state/territory/local government authority legislation and regulations, including:
state or territory building legislation and regulations
state or territory environmental regulations
state or territory fire service legislation and regulations
industry codes of practice
international fire system and equipment standards
plumbing codes
product manufacturer's technical manuals and data sheets
updates and interpretations of the Building Code of Australia
workplace codes of practice.
Required documentation and information may include:
alternative fire-engineered solution performance-based risk assessment analyses
'as installed' drawings
authorities that provide product approvals
building approval documentation
building owner briefs
building surveyor requirements
commissioning documentation from fire safety system installers
dispensations from fire and other regulatory authorities
enterprise operating procedures
explanatory documentation from fire safety system installers
federal/state/territory/local government regulations
fire safety system designer drawings
fire safety system installer installation drawings
hydraulic drawings and plans
industry codes of practice
insurance company requirements
logbooks
other (relevant to the project) fire safety system inspection reports
permit drawings
specific documentation as required by legislation
systems set-up documentation
workplace codes of practice.
Types of non-compliance may occur with:
documentation signed by unauthorised person
incomplete documentation or information
incorrect documentation or information
missing documentation.
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable