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Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.

Key competency

Example of application

Performance level

How are ideas and information communicated

Discuss confirm and document customer requirements in a clearly structured and defined manner

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Gather information from a number of sources including regulatory customer manufacturer and organisational sources and analyse to confirm system design work meets design specifications and requirements

How are activities planned and organised

Plan system design activities to suit customer and organisational requirements

How is teamwork used

Apply consultative and collaborative approaches through support and assistance provided to customers and work groups

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

Apply complex mathematical techniques to system design activities

How are problemsolving skills applied

Identify and apply problemsolving throughout system design activities while considering ambiguous information received from information sources potential risks and due processes to be followed when unusual problems are encountered

How is the use of technology applied

Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and use of appropriate technology when organising recording and presenting system design information

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the candidates role in managing their work tasks

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

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

locating interpreting and applying relevant information standards and specifications

creating designs for gaseous fire suppression systems based on two different gaseous extinguishing agents

complying with site safety plan OHS regulations ODS and SGG regulations where required and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

complying with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

in a minimum of two different settings

identifying legal and industry requirements that apply to system design

analysing system design requirements

identifying and confirming system and site measurements critical dimensions and system data

identifying risk requirements

identifying constraints to system design

developing strategies to address identified constraints

identifying and selecting appropriate products extinguishing agents hardware and components for use in system design

incorporating variations and modifications into system design

completing system design calculations

drafting system design drawings

preparing bill of materials for system design

identifying installation and commissioning procedures for system design

identifying safety procedures to be followed during installation and commissioning procedures

creating installation and commissioning documentation for system and components pipes fittings actuation control devices activating mechanisms and auxiliary shutdown interface as required

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

actual or simulated work environment including gaseous fire suppression system software

customer specifications tender or quotation documentation and installation and maintenance requirements for a gaseous fire suppression system design

assessment documentation including training and assessment record books

all necessary tools specialist equipment materials and spare parts

relevant manuals and other documentation including Australian standards

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the work place Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate 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

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 that demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for gaseous fire suppression system design

Candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidates organisation One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability

Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercialinconfidence

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCC or RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time

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

building Acts regulations and codes

Australian and international standards identified as relevant to gaseous fire suppression design

environmental regulations

manufacturer specifications

organisational requirements including policies and procedures relating to ODS SGG and OHS

OHS legislation codes and regulations

ODS and SGG legislation codes and regulations

Range Statement

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. Add any 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.

Legislative requirements may include:	relevant current Australian standards, includingAS4214 relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such asOzone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 relevant international standards, including NFPA2001 and related ISO standards fire industry codes of practice Building Code of Australia (BCA) building surveyor requirements, such as occupancy permits OHS legislation, codes and regulations dangerous goods regulations licensing arrangements environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes Australian petroleum industry requirements.
Work procedures may include:	instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers specific customer requirements assignment instructions equipment manufacturer requirements reporting and documentation requirements ODS, SGG and OHS requirements personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Relevant persons may include:	team leaders supervisors managers colleagues customers.
Potential and actual breaches could be identified by:	direct observation workplace quality assurance teams.
Organisational requirements may include:	legal and organisational policies and guidelines personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations legislation relevant to the design of gaseous fire suppression systems OHS policies, procedures and programs procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace documentation and information systems and processes use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.
Constraints may include:	specification of works regulatory and authority requirements availability of components alterations to building design.
Documentation may include:	specifications tender designs contract reference designs insurance reports bill of materials and quantities for construction design calculations materials listings.
Initial design may include:	system concepts preliminary calculations.
Variations may include:	changes by other trades changes to the structure changes of design criteria additional requirements by authorities.
Modifications may include:	project-specific deviations from design documents' codes and standards specific structural constraints.
Commissioning checklist may include checking:	fire alarm is connected type of equipment connected to fire alarm area is fire-rated and level of rating penetrations are properly gas-sealed audio and visual alarms purge ventilation system is provided volume of room(s) if pipework and valving was subject to hydrostatic test if gas container storage area is covered by detection floor tiles for under-floor detector location operation of actuation control devices and activating mechanisms if door release and damper release switches are fitted visual notification at fire indicator panel if air conditioning shutdown isolation (viaa panel zone or door switch) is operable.
Installation drawings may include:	plan views elevation and section details specific details schematics pipe construction and joining methods operational equipment details calculation data details of all elements affecting the design reference to relevant codes and standards all detail as per relevant design standard.
Bill of materials may include:	accurate description of all materials quantity and cost of all materials contingency expenses.
Final design may include:	electrical, mechanical and structural design elements 'as installed' adjustments 'as installed' calculations.

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement