Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Locate the installed fire safety system/s and any associated controls and panels | 1.1 | Installed fire safety systems are located for pre-fire planning, inspection, reports and/or on-site cues |
1.2 | Installed fire safety system's control/indicating panels, where applicable, are located and monitored according to procedures to facilitate their use in supporting firefighting operations | ||
2 | Utilise the installed fire safety system/s to maximise effectiveness of firefighting operations and occupant evacuation | 2.1 | Installed fire safety systems are used according to organisational procedures to facilitate locating the fire, to support occupant evacuation, rescue and fire suppression, and to minimise damage |
2.2 | Any faults with the system are reported to the supervisor | ||
3 | Utilise building evacuation systems and procedures | 3.1 | Building emergency procedures and emergency response structures are identified and implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
3.2 | Wardens are consulted in accordance with the organisation's procedures | ||
3.3 | Building evacuation systems are effectively operated in consultation with appropriate building facility personnel | ||
4 | Reinstate installed fire safety system/s to service | 4.1 | The system is reinstated to service after operation, or arrangements are made for its recommissioning, according to the organisation's procedures |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in:
locating, identifying, operating and restoring:
fire detection systems
fire suppression systems
hydrant systems
evacuation systems
smoke hazard management systems
implementing organisation's operating procedures relating to fire suppression
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
PUAFIR206A Check installed fire safety systems
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
components of a fire detection/suppression system
operation of fire detection/suppression systems
organisation's responsibility regarding fire detection and suppression systems
safety procedures relating to chemical/gaseous suppression systems
operating principles of an EWIS
roles and responsibilities of a warden
operating principles of air handling systems
function of component parts of mechanical venting and air handling equipment
function and components of hydrant systems
purpose of control and indicating equipment
organisation's procedures for reinstating fire safety systems
Underpinning skills
identify fire suppression and detection systems
operate an installed hydrant system
operate an installed suppression system
operate an EWIS
operate smoke hazard management system
report fire safety system equipment faults
Resource implications
This unit will require access to equipment and systems covered in the range of variables.
Consistency of performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job or by exercises in a simulated workplace environment
Written or verbal assessment of knowledge components may be used as supporting evidence
Checking, operating and reinstating of fire safety systems to be done under supervision
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in:
locating, identifying, operating and restoring:
fire detection systems
fire suppression systems
hydrant systems
evacuation systems
smoke hazard management systems
implementing organisation's operating procedures relating to fire suppression
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
PUAFIR206A Check installed fire safety systems
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
components of a fire detection/suppression system
operation of fire detection/suppression systems
organisation's responsibility regarding fire detection and suppression systems
safety procedures relating to chemical/gaseous suppression systems
operating principles of an EWIS
roles and responsibilities of a warden
operating principles of air handling systems
function of component parts of mechanical venting and air handling equipment
function and components of hydrant systems
purpose of control and indicating equipment
organisation's procedures for reinstating fire safety systems
Underpinning skills
identify fire suppression and detection systems
operate an installed hydrant system
operate an installed suppression system
operate an EWIS
operate smoke hazard management system
report fire safety system equipment faults
Resource implications
This unit will require access to equipment and systems covered in the range of variables.
Consistency of performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job or by exercises in a simulated workplace environment
Written or verbal assessment of knowledge components may be used as supporting evidence
Checking, operating and reinstating of fire safety systems to be done under supervision
Range Statement
System component parts must include
heat and smoke detectors
firefighting media
fire indicator panel
EWIS panels
dampers
controls
fans and motors
sprinkler heads
sprinkler controls and components
hydrants
pumps
boosters
connections
Operation of fire safety systems must include
Interrelated activities utilising the installed fire safety systems in the presence of smoke, heat or fire.
These include:
suppression systems
detection systems
evacuation systems
hydrant systems
smoke hazard management systems
Smoke hazard management systems may include
natural venting
mechanical venting
zone/stair pressurisation
control and indicating equipment
Evacuation systems must include
emergency warning and intercommunication systems
emergency warning systems
Warden Systems as set out in Australian Standard 3745
and may also include
emergency control organisation
Health Care Emergency Management Structures as set out in Australian Standard AS4083 -1997 Emergency Response for Health Care Facilities
Operation of these systems must include compliance with
organisational procedures
standards
and may also include
manufacturer's specifications
fire safety strategy for site
Suppression systems must include
sprinklers
gaseous flooding
foam flooding
control and indicating equipment
Detection systems must include
smoke detection
heat detection
flame detection
gas detection
control and indicating equipment
Hydrant systems must include
street hydrants
ring main hydrant systems
high rise hydrant systems
System component parts must include
heat and smoke detectors
firefighting media
fire indicator panel
EWIS panels
dampers
controls
fans and motors
sprinkler heads
sprinkler controls and components
hydrants
pumps
boosters
connections
Operation of fire safety systems must include
Interrelated activities utilising the installed fire safety systems in the presence of smoke, heat or fire.
These include:
suppression systems
detection systems
evacuation systems
hydrant systems
smoke hazard management systems
Smoke hazard management systems may include
natural venting
mechanical venting
zone/stair pressurisation
control and indicating equipment
Evacuation systems must include
emergency warning and intercommunication systems
emergency warning systems
Warden Systems as set out in Australian Standard 3745
and may also include
emergency control organisation
Health Care Emergency Management Structures as set out in Australian Standard AS4083 -1997 Emergency Response for Health Care Facilities
Operation of these systems must include compliance with
organisational procedures
standards
and may also include
manufacturer's specifications
fire safety strategy for site
Suppression systems must include
sprinklers
gaseous flooding
foam flooding
control and indicating equipment
Detection systems must include
smoke detection
heat detection
flame detection
gas detection
control and indicating equipment
Hydrant systems must include
street hydrants
ring main hydrant systems
high rise hydrant systems
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.