This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply knowledge of firefighting and organisational requirements for assessing building plans

identify and interpret building plans in relation to fire safety systems

Required Knowledge

building and drafting terms and practices

building class and type of construction

buildingfacility system operation documentation

design documentation and reporting

equipment manufacturer specifications

maintenance procedures

organisational procedures and requirements

relevant regulations codes and standards

types of fire safety systems

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

identify plans and associated documentation required to undertake an assessment of a building plan

review the buildings fire safety system against design requirements

apply knowledge of codes regulations and standards

report on the assessment of building plans

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

site and building plans and associated documentation

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Documentation to undertake the assessment may include:

Additional information may include:

Fire safety systems must include:

Relevant codes, regulations and standards may include: