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Not Applicable

Refer to Evidence Guide

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters.

Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to fire and smoke containment.

Purpose of Australian Standards and technical documentation relating to hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters.

The implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions.

Principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety and containment systems specific to hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters.

Key physical features and definition of hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters.

Purpose of hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters for fire containment.

Range of hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters hardware/components and approval listings.

Action to take in the event of a breach of legislative requirements.

Specific organisational requirements and work procedures for identifying hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters.

Purpose of and differences between wall types into which non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters may be fitted.

Procedures for determining fire resistance levels.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These relate to the ability to:

identify, select and comply with appropriate Australian Standard(s) and related legislation

use technical terminology relating to hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters and work practices

use measurement tools relating to hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters

recognise and identify components of fire and smoke doors

plan and organise work according to organisational requirements

follow safe work procedures and identify potential and existing risks or hazards

work with tools, equipment and products safely

apply literacy and language skills to:

understand and comply with work instructions

find and use written information including building specifications

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

read and comprehend product instructions.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of servicing and installing passive fire protection equipment. This unit is a prerequisite for the following technical fire protection units in the PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package:

PRMFES34A Install hinged fire and smoke doors

PRMFES35A Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book.

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 (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). 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.

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:

building Acts/regulations/codes

Australian Standards identified as relevant to the work procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers' specifications

organisational requirements, including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation, codes and regulations.

Assessment of underpinning knowledge is best obtained by either oral questioning or a written assessment. (In both assessment methods the questions should be identical in context.)

Evidence of competency is also based on the candidate's ability to identify and explain the purpose of items described in the range statement.

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform identification processes to the standard required in the workplace. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments. Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below. Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated.

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will 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 may be present for this particular unit.

Requirements may include:

relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

relevant Australian Standards

Building Code of Australia

manufacturers' product listings

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations

building surveyor requirements

other relevant legislation relating to passive fire protection.

Work procedures may include:

instructions from colleagues/supervisor/manager

specific customer requirements

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers' requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

personal protective equipment requirements.

Relevant persons may include:

building surveyor

fire safety engineer

regulatory authority representative

building supervisor/manager

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:

legal and organisational policy/guidelines

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

legislation relevant to the service operation

OHS policies, procedures and programs

documentation and information systems and processes

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

employer/employee rights and responsibilities

the OHS hierarchy of control

assessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work procedure

displaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work area

hazard and risk identification and reporting

risk assessment and control measures

incident/accident investigation

OHS audits and safety inspections

safe operating procedures/instructions including:

working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines

working safely around tools and equipment

working safely on ladders and raised platforms

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

following confined spaces procedures

utilising personal protective equipment including:

safety glasses or goggles

safety boots or shoes

hard hat

ear muffs or plugs

appropriate gloves and overalls

sun hat

dust mask

equipment maintenance and use

use and storage of hazardous substances

First Aid.

Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:

direct observation

as part of workplace quality assurance teams.

Fire and smoke doors may include:

fire doors:

1 hour or 2 hour fire rated assemblies

self-closing or sliding

automatic closing

smoke doors:

solid core or fire resistance rated

self-closing or sliding

automatic closing

variations including:

applied finishes

hardware

fixings

locksets.

Fire and smoke door components may include:

fasteners

locks

hinges

handles

components of a fire and smoke shutter including:

curtain

vertical guides

horizontal barrel

barrel brackets

bearings

fixings

heat-actuated device

operating mechanism

slats

slat end pieces

bottom curtain rail

applied finishes.

components of a sliding fire and smoke door including:

pivots

slide rail

materials for essential latching components

security latching

closer(s)

closer body

flush pulls and grips

vision panels

door sills

door frames

attachments and fixings

sensing device(s)

counter weighting system.

Fire and smoke seals may include:

seals for ambient (cold), medium and hot (elevated) temperature requirements

combination seals.

Range of settings into which hinged and non-hinged fire and smoke doors/shutters are installed may include the following wall types:

masonry

concrete drywall

timber or steel with any of the following linings/facing material(s):

plasterboard

plywood

stainless steel

low carbon steel.

Note: Schedule of evidence of compliance as set out in the relevant legislation or Australian Standard.

Marking and labelling requirements as set out in the relevant legislation or Australian Standard.

Records and required information as set out in the relevant legislation or Australian Standard.

Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.

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