Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial, and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install special hazard extinguishing systems, including decommissioning gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
NOTE: All technicians performing work described in this unit that involves the handling of prescribed ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) extinguishing agents must hold an appropriate extinguishing agent handling licence (EAHL).
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Prerequisites
CPCPCM2023A
Carry out OHS requirements
Co-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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 providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
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:
locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to install and test special hazard systems
applying safety requirements throughout work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
as a minimum the ability to, given the plans and system specifications of a special hazard fire suppression system, identify the requirements and install one special hazards fire suppression system (not prescribed ODS or SGG extinguishing agent), incorporating a high pressure carbon dioxide (CO 2) gas storage cylinder, connected by piping to a simple distribution system with one actuating device, to design criteria and standards, ensuring:
correct identification of requirement, design and details of proposed installation
correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment, including those for use with installed gaseous agent containers and actuation devices
completing all work to specification
compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes, including ODS and SGG regulations, standards, order requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes
decommissioning installed gaseous agent containers and actuation devices using decommissioning guidelines
communicating and working effectively and safely with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
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.
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.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
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.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
Required skills for this unit are:
communication skills to:
access information
complete workplace documentation
determine requirements
enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand
follow and give instructions
plan and sequence tasks with others
read and interpret:
documentation from a variety of sources
drawings and specifications
record test results in writing
use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals
installing and testing special hazard protection system consisting of an extinguishing agent, piping, actuating devices and sprinkler delivery
numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations
organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work
identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials
teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
technological skills to:
access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media
use mobile communication technology.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is:
function and operation of system components
hazard categories, classes of fire hazard, extinguishing agents and application methods
job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice
pressure test systems and procedures
process of installing and testing special hazard systems
relevant statutory and authority requirements related to installation of special hazard systems
SI system of measurement
structural systems, building materials and building services
workplace and equipment safety requirements.
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.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:
handling of materials
hazard control
personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:
hazardous materials and substances
service lines
surrounding structures and facilities
trip hazards
use of tools and equipment
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of first aid equipment
workplace environment and safety.
Environmental requirements cover water quality management and may include:
clean-up protection
complying with ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations, e.g. Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
preventing emissions of prescribed ODS and SGG extinguishing agents
waste management.
Quality assurance requirements may include:
Australian standards
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
International Standards Organisation
site safety plan
workplace operations and procedures.
Tools and equipment may include:
angle grinders
cutting and threading equipment
elevated work platforms
hand and power tools
ladders
scaffolds
testing equipment
welding equipment.
Special hazard extinguishing systems include:
carbon dioxide and other gases (such as inergen and argonite)
chemical reaction and explosion suppression systems
dry chemical
foam
prescribed ODS and SGG extinguishing agents (such as halon and NAF S-III)
water
water mist.
Materials include:
actuating devices
extinguishing agents, including prescribed ODS and SGG materials or other approved materials
pipes
sprinkler and delivery systems.
Actuation control devices (also known as actuators) may include:
electrical operation by signal generated from control and indicating equipment (CIE) panel as part of a fire alarm detection system
manual operation by direct push lever or pull cable system
mechanical operation via signal from local control station or fire detector
pneumatic operation from fire detector (typically heat).
Documentation may include:
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
job cards
maintenance record system
manufacturer system documentation
product documentation
service agreements
test results and test reports.
Statutory and regulatory authorities include:
statutory gasfitting authority
statutory plumbing authority
state or territory statutory authority.
Information may include:
charts and hand drawings
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
NFPA and Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice
organisation work specifications and requirements
regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:
building codes
OHS and environmental requirements
plumbing regulations
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to installing special hazard systems
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Plans and specifications are obtained.
Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing special hazard extinguishing systems and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work.
Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of ODS and SGG legislative and industry requirements are applied to install activities for special hazard fire suppression systems.
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
Tools and equipment for installing special hazard extinguishing systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of special hazard extinguishing systems.
System requirements are identified from job design criteria, specifications and standards.
Components for special hazard system are selected in accordance with plans, specifications, standards, manufacturer recommendations and job requirements.
Components and other materials are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
Components are checked for compliance with standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
Gaseous agent containers and actuation devices are decommissioned according to decommissioning guidelines; organisational, customer, legislative and industry requirements; and manufacturer specifications.
All interface actuation control devices are confirmed and isolated; and appropriate signage, documentation and lock-off are put in place.
Manual, electrical and mechanical actuation control devices are disconnected.
Pneumatic actuation control devices, and pilot and slave tubes and fittings are identified and disconnected.
Transport caps on actuation outlets, plugs and locking devices are connected.
Container bank manifold connection components are disconnected.
Transport caps on valve outlets are connected.
Removal and transportation of gaseous agent containers to storage or reclaim facility are organised in accordance with legislative requirements and OHS policies and procedures.
Documentation and decommissioning sign-off requirements are completed and confirmed with relevant persons.
System is set out in accordance with drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Fixings are installed to plans and manufacturer specifications.
Pipe supports are compliant with standards, plans and specifications.
Pipes, fittings and components are installed in accordance with plans, specifications and standards.
Piping system is subjected to pressure testing in accordance with standards, plans and specifications.
Test data is recorded in format required by plans, specifications and authorities' requirements.
Work area is cleared, with materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation.
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with regulatory authorities and workplace requirements.
Forms
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