Required skills

analytical and problemsolving skills to

identify select and comply with Australian standards and related legislation

recognise components of fire and smoke doors and fire shutters

language literacy and numeracy skills to

access information from manuals

communicate with others clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

report defects by completing and distributing relevant documentation

use technical terminology relating to inspecting and testing hinged fire and smoke doors or shutters

planning skills to organise work according to organisational requirements

skills to work safely when

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

following work procedures

identifying potential and existing hazards and risks

Required knowledge

correct installation procedures and dangers of incorrect installation of fire and smoke doors

fire and smoke doors and fire shutter variables including types components hardware seals and wall types

key features of legislation Australian standards and building code requirements relating to

inspection of fire and smoke doors and fire shutters

fire and smoke containment

key physical features definition of and purpose of fire and smoke doors and fire shutters

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

operational requirements for inspecting and testing fire and smoke doors and fire shutters

principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety systems

procedures for determining fire resistance levels

range of fire and smoke door tags

technical terms relating to fire and smoke door and fire shutter inspection and testing

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 by observation of practical demonstrations of inspecting and testing a range of fire and smoke doors in different buildings

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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

identify inspect and test fire and smoke doors and components according to purpose operation and location

complete maintenance records and reports using correct documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of installed fire and smoke doors and fire shutters

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Rules and regulations may include:

Requirements may be confirmed with:

Work procedures may include:

Checking compliance requirements may include:

Action may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Fire and smoke doors include:

Door components may include:

Door hardware items may include:

Door seals may include:

Customer requirements may include:

Defects may include:

Documentation may include: