Assessor Resource

PUAFIR403B
Assess building plans

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to personnel who are authorised by their agency to assess building plans and their application at various sites to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements.

This unit covers the competency required to interpret building plans and associated documentation for fire safety systems and to produce a report in accordance with organisational requirements.

Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

PUAFIR314B Utilise installed fire safety systems

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify plans and associated documentation required to undertake an assessment of a building plan

review the building’s fire safety system against design requirements

apply knowledge of codes, regulations and standards

report on the assessment of building plans

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

site and building plans and associated documentation

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply knowledge of firefighting and organisational requirements for assessing building plans

identify and interpret building plans in relation to fire safety systems

Required Knowledge

building and drafting terms and practices

building class and type of construction

building/facility system operation documentation

design documentation and reporting

equipment manufacturer specifications

maintenance procedures

organisational procedures and requirements

relevant regulations, codes and standards

types of fire safety systems

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Documentation to undertake the assessment may include:

fire safety engineers reports

building certifiers/building surveyors documentation

Additional information may include:

minutes of meetings

installers certificates

operating manuals

Fire safety systems must include:

building control systems

building design requirements

communications systems

emergency vehicle access–egress systems

emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS)

fire detection and alarm systems

fire/emergency control centres/rooms

fire resisting structures/compartmentation

fire sprinkler systems

fire suppression systems (including hydrant, booster)

smoke hazard management

Relevant codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Standards

state regulations

state building acts

Building Code of Australia

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate building plans and documentation to undertake the assessment are obtained. 
Additional information, where required, is sourced from appropriate parties. 
Fire safety systems are correctly identified on building plans and associated documentation. 
Building plans and documentation are checked in accordance with organisational requirements and relevant codes, regulations and standards. 
Variations between building plans and the actual locations are assessed and recorded. 
Variations to building plans and associated documentation are documented and reported. 
Recommendations arising from the assessment are documented and reported in accordance with organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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