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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to the inspection and testing of passive fire and smoke containment installations and systems
   • Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to passive fire and smoke containment inspection and testing work procedures
   • Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements, including state/territory building codes, where necessary, with relevant persons
   • Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment and take action according to organisational requirements
2. Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment
   • Obtain all necessary work permits prior to entering customer premises and discuss customer requirements prior to proceeding to the inspection
   • Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment system according to the relevant maintenance schedule of the relevant Australian Standard and industry requirements
   • Check passive fire and smoke containment for appropriate marking and labelling according to the provisions of the legislative and industry requirements
   • Identify and report potential and actual impediments to passive fire and smoke containment system performance
3. Complete inspection
   • Ensure customer premises are left in a clean and tidy condition on completion of inspection functions
   • Report all defects according to organisational, legislative and customer requirements
   • Complete documentation and distribute according to organisational and customer requirements

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Key features of legislation Australian Standards manufacturers and building code requirements relating to inspection of passive fire and smoke containment

Key features of legislation Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to fire and smoke containment

The implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

The dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment

Principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety systems

Key physical features definition of and purpose of passive fire and smoke containment

Technical terms relating to passive fire and smoke containment inspection and testing

Passive fire and smoke containment variables including types products and solutions

Operational requirements for inspecting and testing passive fire and smoke containment

Procedures for determining fire resistance levels

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These relate to the ability to

identify select and comply with appropriate Australian Standards and related legislation

recognise and identify components of passive fire and smoke containment

inspect and test a range of passive fire and smoke containment system components that are fixed into or onto building materials to protect services structural elements andor openings in or through fire compartments

plan and organise work according to organisational requirements

communication skills conducive to developing positive customer relationships

follow safe work procedures and identify potential and existing risks or hazards

apply principles of workplace housekeeping

apply literacy and language skills to

use technical terminology relating to inspection and testing of passive fire and smoke containment

access information from manuals

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

report on defects and complete and distribute relevant documentation

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

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

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of passive fire and smoke containment products installations and solutions

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an adequate period of time

Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake selfassessment of performance before requesting formal assessment

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework

building Actsregulationscodes

Australian Standards identified as relevant to the work procedure

environmental regulations

manufacturers specifications

organisational requirements including OHS policies and procedures

OHS legislation codes and regulations

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidates ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency

The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can information be collected analysed and organised				Collect information from a variety of sources to carry out the inspection and testing process while demonstrating knowledge of legislative and industry requirements and analysing and ensuring compliance
How can communication of ideas and information be applied				Discuss the inspection process expressing ideas and concepts with internal and external clients and complete formal documentation where required
How are activities planned and organised				Demonstrate organisational skills to carry out inspection and testing work functions while monitoring assignments for time management safety and legislative requirements
How can teamwork be applied				Discuss the inspection process with colleagues and customers
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied				Apply basic mathematical techniques including reading and interpreting mathematical information from manufacturers instructions and relevant standards
How can problemsolving skills be applied				Identify possible problems during the inspection and testing process and how defects may be recorded and reported
How can the use of technology be applied				Demonstrate understanding of technological principles in the inspection and testing process

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Range Statement

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.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

relevant current Australian Standards

Building Code of Australia

manufacturers' documentation

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.

Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:

direct observation

as part of workplace quality assurance teams.

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.

Customer requirements may include:

provision of routine services

provision of non-routine or urgent services

confirmation of, or variations to, service instructions

sighting work permits

sign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.

Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:

passive fire and smoke containment products including:

fabric and timber protection (impregnated or sprayed)

fire rated air transfer grilles

mechanical and intumescent fire dampers

smoke dampers

fire resistant boards (calcium silicate, vermiculite, etc)

fire stop collars (cast in, retrofit, wall, etc)

fire rated sealants, caulks and putties (acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, etc)

linear gaps seals (impregnated foams, tapes, intumescent gaskets, sealants)

fire resistant pillows (intumescent, non-intumescent)

fire resistant mortars and grouts (load bearing, non-load bearing)

intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)

materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed including:

masonry

concrete

timber

steel

plasterboard

UPVC

fire resistant board

passive fire and smoke containment solutions including:

structural steel fireproofing/protection

duct fireproofing/protection

duct/damper penetration protection

ceiling and partition systems

penetration solutions

fire rated sealants

UPVC/plumbing penetrations

access panels and hatches

intumescent dampers and seals

protection against spread of flame

industrial fire protection

openings in structural elements

control joints/expansion joints.

Marking and labelling requirements as set out in the relevant legislation or Australian Standard.

Defects may include items that do not comply with the requirements of:

necessary legislation

Australian Standards

manufacturers' instructions.

Documentation may include:

job card

customer recommendation form

service agreements

equipment recommendation form

corrective action report

certificate of inspection

product documentation/installation instructions

maintenance record system.

Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.

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