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Evidence Guide: CPCSFS7003A - Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions

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CPCSFS7003A - Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Research fire system component capacities and costs.

  1. Industry networks and mechanisms are used to maintain current understanding of developments in fire system technology.
  2. Research is conducted into changes to the relevant legislation, codes and standards for the fire systems design sector to maintain currency of knowledge.
  3. Research is conducted to identify the capacity, performance characteristics and cost of alternative components of the range of appropriate fire suppression and detection solutions.
  4. A cost-benefit and efficiency analysis of the range of fire suppression and detection systems is conducted.
  5. The proposed project's documentation and drawings are fully scrutinised and assessed.
Industry networks and mechanisms are used to maintain current understanding of developments in fire system technology.

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Research is conducted into changes to the relevant legislation, codes and standards for the fire systems design sector to maintain currency of knowledge.

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Research is conducted to identify the capacity, performance characteristics and cost of alternative components of the range of appropriate fire suppression and detection solutions.

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A cost-benefit and efficiency analysis of the range of fire suppression and detection systems is conducted.

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The proposed project's documentation and drawings are fully scrutinised and assessed.

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Prepare estimate of labour costs.

  1. The skill profile and number of personnel required to design and install the proposed fire system are identified.
  2. Options for securing the required personnel are analysed.
  3. The types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel are identified and the time required on site is estimated.
  4. Labour costs are calculated with allowance for the full range of on-costs and cost changes during the life of the project.
The skill profile and number of personnel required to design and install the proposed fire system are identified.

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Options for securing the required personnel are analysed.

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The types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel are identified and the time required on site is estimated.

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Labour costs are calculated with allowance for the full range of on-costs and cost changes during the life of the project.

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Prepare estimate of material costs.

  1. The quantities of selected fittings and materials are calculated.
  2. Cost estimates for the purchase and fabrication of the project's fittings and materials from internal and external suppliers are negotiated, secured and analysed.
  3. Cost estimates for the use, purchase or hire of required plant or equipment to support the design and installation process are negotiated, secured and analysed.
The quantities of selected fittings and materials are calculated.

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Cost estimates for the purchase and fabrication of the project's fittings and materials from internal and external suppliers are negotiated, secured and analysed.

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Cost estimates for the use, purchase or hire of required plant or equipment to support the design and installation process are negotiated, secured and analysed.

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Prepare estimate of other project costs and margins.

  1. Cost estimates of overhead costs are identified and estimated for the project.
  2. The required profit margin is identified in line with the company's strategic requirements and policies.
Cost estimates of overhead costs are identified and estimated for the project.

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The required profit margin is identified in line with the company's strategic requirements and policies.

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Prepare business proposal or tender.

  1. Total project resource requirements and costs are analysed and synthesised for inclusion in the business proposal or tender.
  2. The business proposal or tender requirements are analysed and applied in the development of the tender.
  3. Legal, financial or accounting expertise is sought as required in the preparation of the business proposal or tender and in line with company policies and procedures.
  4. The business proposal or tender is finalised in line with company policies and procedures and the requirements of the project brief.
Total project resource requirements and costs are analysed and synthesised for inclusion in the business proposal or tender.

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The business proposal or tender requirements are analysed and applied in the development of the tender.

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Legal, financial or accounting expertise is sought as required in the preparation of the business proposal or tender and in line with company policies and procedures.

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The business proposal or tender is finalised in line with company policies and procedures and the requirements of the project brief.

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Finalise and support the bid process.

  1. The business proposal or tender is submitted within required timeframe.
  2. Responses are provided to the potential client in response to queries in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.
  3. Negotiations regarding proposed services, timelines or price are conducted as required and in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.
  4. The business proposal or tender bid process is finalised in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.
The business proposal or tender is submitted within required timeframe.

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Responses are provided to the potential client in response to queries in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.

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Negotiations regarding proposed services, timelines or price are conducted as required and in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.

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The business proposal or tender bid process is finalised in a professional manner and in line with company policies and procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that the simulated or project-based assessment fully replicates workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

This unit could be assessed as an activity involving the development and submission of tenders for fire systems design projects. This entails researching the capacities of a range of fire system components, preparing detailed schedules of costs for labour and materials, identifying and applying profit margins, and preparing the business proposal or tender response. Integral to the process is the capacity to work with the potential client, build relationships and conduct negotiations leading up to the finalisation of the tender or bid process.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified within this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate:

knowledge of tendering, bid and contractual processes

numeracy skills sufficient to ensure accurate calculations of system capacities and performance and their costs

the ability to read and interpret a range of design documents, including concept briefs, design briefs, drawings, plans and specifications

an understanding of and ability to apply legislation, codes, standards, regulatory and insurance requirements that may apply to fire systems design projects, including U.S. NFPA standards

the ability to research appropriate fire detection and warning systems

the ability to prepare tender or bid documentation that meets the bid specification requirements

the ability to build relationships with potential clients and conduct business negotiations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to relevant Australian and international codes and standards

access to legislation relevant to the jurisdiction

project documentation, including tender or bid specification, design brief, design drawings, construction schedules and other supporting documents

research resources, including product information and data

theoretical texts and other information to support the assessment of the unit's required skills and knowledge

relevant computer software packages and suitable hardware.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

accurate measuring

numeracy skills for:

financial calculations:

labour costs

overhead costs

profit margins

water-based system calculations:

dimensions

pipe lengths

piping friction loss

pump capacity

motor output

electrical system calculations:

dimensions

voltage drops

battery capacity

battery back-up

power supplies

language and literacy skills for:

participating in meetings, such as negotiations with client, fire engineering consultant, architect, builder or other service contractor

researching, accessing, reading, interpreting and applying current relevant legislation, codes and standards

preparing documentation, including to formalise tender responses and contracts

updating knowledge of products, software systems and technology

reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications, including:

architectural

structural

mechanical

hydraulic

electrical

computer skills for:

word processing

spreadsheets

estimating and costing

researching and evaluating competing technologies in new products and systems

negotiation and conflict management

lateral thinking and problem solving

Required knowledge

computer software functions and operation, including relevant proprietary software

relevant current legislation, codes and standards, including:

building Acts

building regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

the Building Code of Australia

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers

passive fire safety elements:

identification of passive elements

impact of fire systems design on passive elements

specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design

fire systems' technology and components, including:

water-based systems, including:

wet pipe sprinkler systems

deluge and drencher systems

dry pipe sprinkler systems

pre-action sprinkler systems

early suppression fast response (ESFR)

hydrants, hose reels and monitors

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

detection and warning systems, including:

emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)

fire detection and alarm systems

smoke control systems

emergency lighting systems

special hazard fire systems, including:

foam systems (low expansion, medium expansion and high expansion)

gaseous agent systems (carbon dioxide, inert gas and halocarbon gases)

water spray systems (deluge, medium/high velocity water spray and high speed deluge)

chemical systems, including:

powder

wet chemical

characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues relating to material capability

interconnection of fire systems, including:

cause and effect matrix

interface with other services

tendering processes, including:

interpretation of bid requirements

interpretation of contractual requirements

Range Statement

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Industry networks and mechanisms include:

participation in professional associations

reviewing industry websites

subscribing to and reading professional journals

attendance at industry workshops and conferences

attendance at vendor presentations and displays of new fittings and components.

Relevant legislation, codes and standards include:

building Acts

building regulations

infrastructure supply regulations

the Building Code of Australia

Australian standards for fire systems

international standards for fire systems

other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers, including the U.S. NFPA standards.

Fire suppression and detection solutions include:

water-based systems, including:

wet pipe sprinkler systems

deluge and drencher systems

dry pipe sprinkler systems

pre-action sprinkler systems

early suppression fast response (ESFR)

hydrants, hose reels and monitors

water supply tanks

fire pump sets

detection and warning systems, including:

emergency warning and intercommunications systems (EWIS)

fire detection and alarm systems

smoke control systems

emergency lighting systems

special hazard fire systems, including:

foam systems (low expansion, medium expansion and high expansion)

gaseous agent systems (carbon dioxide, inert gas and halocarbon gases)

water spray systems (deluge, medium/high velocity water spray and high speed deluge)

chemical systems, including:

powder

wet chemical.

Documentation and drawings include:

architectural

structural

mechanical

electrical

hydraulic

fire engineer's or estimator's specifications.

Options for securing personnel may include:

selecting existing team members

recruiting new personnel

contracting external personnel.

Overhead costs apportioned to the project include:

WorkCover costs

environmental protection agency fees

waste management site fees

professional indemnity insurance

other business insurances

travel costs

cost of financing the project

cost of seeking approvals and lodging designs

external consulting costs.