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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. |
Scope of work includes: | interpretation of plans and specificationssizing and documenting layout of fire hydrant and hose reel systems, including:combined domestic fire hydrant and hose reel systemscombined hydrant and hose reel systemsemergency egressseparate hydrant and hose reel systemsequipment that may be for residential, commercial and industrial projects and for a new or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. |
Design requirements may include: | architectural specificationsbuilder specificationsowner requirementsspecialist water use applications. |
Cost-benefit analysis may include: | comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising project. |
Statutory and regulatory requirements may include: | Acts and regulationslocal and state government policies. |
Australian and New Zealand standards may include: | AS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage set: Parts 1.1 and 1.2AS2419 Fire hydrant installations - system design, installation and commissionAS/NZS1221 Fire hose reelsAS/NZS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - general requirementsAS2200 Design charts for water supply and sewerageBCA. |
Manufacturer requirements may include: | material specificationspump tablessizing tablestechnical and trade manuals. |
Desktop study collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from: | architectural and building planscouncil plansdeveloper plansother documents and reports as available. |
Flow and pressure tests may include: | interpretation of flow and pressure tests conducted by a contractoron-site measurement of flow (l and s), velocity (m and s) and pressure (kPa). |
Performance requirements include: | flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local authority plans. |
Layout of pipework may include systems such as: | dual feedring mainsingle pipe. |
Fittings and valves may include: | fittings:bendselbowsteesunionsvalve trainsvalves:backflow preventionexcess pressure valvesisolatingpressure limitingpressure reductionstrainers. |
Materials may include: | composite pipe materials and other pipe materials as specifiedcopperfittings and fixturespolybutylene. |
Jointing methods may include: | brazingcompressionflaringmechanical jointsrubber ring jointsscrewingsoldering. |
Installation requirements may include: | clippinginstallation detailsjointing requirementslevel of workmanship. |
Booster and standpipe assemblies may include: | block planconfiguration of valves and hydrantsnon-return valvespressure gaugessuction and delivery outletstesting pointsvalves and fittings. |
Hose reel assemblies may include: | cabinetconfiguration of valves and hose reelslocation and number of hose reels requirednon-return and backflow prevention valvespipe sizesspace requirements for valves and fittings. |
Design elements of thrust blocks may include: | design details for tees, elbows, valves and meter assemblieskeying and anchorage pointssizessoil characteristicsvelocity and flow forces to be resisted. |
Pipe fixings may include: | anchorsbeddingbracket spacingcorrosion protectioncoverhanging bracketsmaterial requirementssaddleswall and ceiling brackets. |
Pump, pump controls and pumproom requirements may include: | automatic controlsinlet and outlet design requirementsinstallation and mounting requirementsspace requirementsvalve requirements. |
Water storage systems may include: | accessautomatic controlsinlet valve design and sizinglocationnumber of hours of firefighting supply requiredoutlet sizingoverflow requirementssafe tray requirementstank sizes. |
Delivery systems may include: | constant flow variable speed pumpdownfeedhydropneumaticpressure ratioupfeed. |
Plans may include: | axonometricscross-sectionsdetailselevationsisometricsschematics, which may be produced using:pencilIndian inkpigment linercomputer generationsections. |
Specification may include: | beddingclippingconcrete supportjointingmanholesmanufacturer requirementsmaterialsworkmanship. |
Testing may include: | air pressure testhydrostatic testquality assurance (QA) audit. |
Commissioning schedule may include: | balancing the systemchecking and flushing the systemtemperature setting. |
Operation and maintenance manual may include: | check for blockagesleak detectionpump maintenancewater auditingyearly inspectionyearly maintenance requirements. |