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.