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 may include: | interpretation of plans and specificationssizing and documenting layout of fire hydrant and hose reel systems, including:combined fire sprinkler, 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 applicationsrelevant statutory authorities. |
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 projectlife cycle cost-benefit analysis. |
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: Part1AS2419 Fire hydrant installations - system design, installation and commissionAS2441 Installation of fire hose reelsAS/NZS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - general requirementsNCC. |
Manufacturer requirements may include: | material specifications and standardspump tablessizing tablestechnical and trade manuals. |
Desktop study may include: | collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:architectural and building planscouncil requirementsdeveloper requirementsregulatory requirementsenvironmental, social and economic considerationsother documents and reports as appropriate. |
Flow and pressure tests may include: | results of flow and pressure testson-site measurement of flow (l/s), velocity (m/s) and pressure (kPa). |
Performance requirements may include: | flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local statutory authority’s plans. |
Layout of pipework may include: | dual feedring mainsingle pipe. |
Fittings and valves may include: | fittings:mechanical fittingsbendselbowsteesunionsvalves:backflow preventionpressure reliefisolatingpressure limitingpressure reduction. |
Materials may include: | coppergalvanised steelfittings and fixturesother approved materials. |
Jointing methods may include: | flangedmechanical jointssilver brazethreadedweldedother approved methods of jointing. |
Installation requirements may include: | corrosion and elements protectioninstallation detailsjointing requirementssupportsworkmanship and quality control. |
Booster and standpipe assemblies may include: | cabinet and block plansnon-return and isolating valvesfire appliance (hard stand) accesspressure gaugessuction and delivery outletstesting pointssignage. |
Hose reel assemblies may include: | Australian standards’ requirements for clearances and requirementsnon-return and backflow prevention valvespipe sizes. |
Design elements of thrust blocks may include: | designed and installed to AS/NZS3500design details for tees, elbows and valveskeying and anchorage pointssizessoil characteristicsvelocity and flow forces to be resisted. |
Pipe fixings may include: | bedding and thrust blockscorrosion protectioncoversmasonry fixing material requirementspipe supports spacings and locations vertical support fixing. |
Pump, pump controls and pumproom requirements may include: | electrical supply requirementsheatinginlet and outlet design requirementsinstallation and mounting requirementsmanual and automatic controlspump selectionspace requirementsvalve requirementsventilation requirements. |
Water storage systems may include: | inlet valve design and sizingoutlet valve design and sizing overflow requirementssafe tray requirementstank sizesvortex plates. |
Delivery systems may include: | gravity feedmains pressurepump supply. |
Sustainability principles and concepts: | cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resourcesmay include:selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impactefficient use of materialefficient energy usageefficient use and recycling of materialdisposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impactefficient water usage, harvesting and/or disposallife cycle cost-benefit analysisconsideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme. |
Plans may include: | axonometricscross-sectionsdetailselevationsisometricsschematics, which may be produced using:computer generationdrawing equipmentsectionssubmission for client approvalpipework fabrication sheets and stores listsservice coordination. |
Specification may include: | support and specialised componentsjointingmanufacturermaterialsvalve selectionworkmanship and quality control. |
Testing may include: | air pressure testflowhydrostatic test. |
Commissioning schedule may include: | checking and flushing the systeminspecting for defectsflow testingchecking system operation. |
Operation and maintenance manual may include: | as installed drawingscertificate referencehydraulic calculations and water supply detailsmanufacturer datarelevant standards of maintenance of all maintainable equipmentsystem description and operating instructions. |