Install passive fire and smoke containment systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PRMPFES40A, 'Install passive fire and smoke containment systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install passive fire and smoke containment systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to the installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems

1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to fire and smoke containment system installations and associated work procedures

1.2 Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including state/territory building codes, where necessary, with relevant persons using technical terminology

1.3 Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements relating to fire and smoke containment systems and take action according to organisational requirements and OHS policies and procedures

2 Identify work processes and assemble relevant parts for the installation of the passive fire and smoke containment system

2.1 Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises

2.2 Discuss customer requirements with customer prior to proceeding to the installation

2.3 Select a complying passive fire and smoke containment system for installation according to organisational and client requirements

2.4 Apply relevant measurement processes to the installation site and passive fire and smoke containment system components

2.5 Identify and assemble components, tools and equipment and materials required for the installation

2.6 Identify and assemble appropriate fireproofing materials and/or fire stopping materials required for the installation of the passive fire and smoke containment system

3 Prepare fireproofing substrate or fire stopping opening for installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems

3.1 Check the steel structure (structural steel members or ducts) and/or wall construction for compliance with the required smoke resistance level or fire resistance level

3.2 Prepare the fireproofing substrate and/or fire stopping opening by cleaning, priming, or other necessary means, and measure and prepare necessary materials for installation of fireproofing and/or fire stopping system

4 Install passive fire and smoke containment systems

4.1 Install the fireproofing material and/or fire stopping system as per the manufacturers' installation instructions

4.2 Inspect and test the passive fire and smoke containment system for defects and to check that installation is sound and aesthetically pleasing according to standard testing procedures and acceptable workmanship

4.3 Rectify and report on any impediments according to organisational requirements

5 Label (mark) and certify the passive fire and smoke containment system

5.1 Assess and then label (mark) the passive fire and smoke containment system installations according to the provisions of the relevant Australian Standard, manufacturer, Building Code of Australia and organisational requirements

5.2 Complete passive fire and smoke containment systems schedule of evidence of compliance (logbook) according to the relevant Australian Standard and according to organisational and customer requirements

6 Complete installation

6.1 Ensure customer premises are left in a clean and tidy condition on completion of installation functions

6.2 Complete documentation and distribute according to organisational and customer requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPFES40A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM30406 - Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)