Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPFES2039A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPFES2039A - Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment installations and systems in a variety of settings. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to be able to access, interpret and comply with relevant information contained in standards and legislation in order to carry out inspection and testing procedures relating to passive fire and smoke containment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for inspecting and testing passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and perform the identification, inspection and testing as part of their work duties to verify that equipment functions as intended, according to work procedures and Australian standards.The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply rules and regulations to service operations.
  • Requirements of relevant rules and regulations are confirmed and applied to work procedures.
  • Compliance requirements are checked and action is taken according to organisational policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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 demonstration of inspecting and testing a range of passive fire and smoke containment products and systems in customers’ premises or simulated environments.

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 for the protection of a service penetration or opening within a fire-resisting construction of a building element

comply with organisational policies and procedures

identify, inspect and test at least five different types of fire and smoke containment system product components from the range of passive fire and smoke containment products that as a system provide protection of a service penetration or opening within a fire-resisting construction of a building element

complete a maintenance record and report using correct documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site 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 passive fire and smoke containment products, installations and solutions

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

language and literacy skills to:

use technical terminology relating to inspecting and testing passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

access information from manuals

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

identify, select and comply with Australian standards and related legislation

report defects, and complete and distribute relevant documentation

interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of customers

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

technical skills to:

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 or openings in or through fire compartments

recognise components of passive fire and smoke containment

Required knowledge

key features of legislation, Australian standards, manufacturers’ and building code requirements relating to inspection of passive fire and smoke containment products and systems, including implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment

definition, purpose and key physical features of passive fire and smoke containment

operational requirements for inspecting and testing passive fire and smoke containment

passive fire and smoke containment variables, including types, products and solutions

principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety systems

procedures for determining fire resistance levels

technical terms relating to inspecting and testing passive fire and smoke containment

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.

Rules and regulations may include:

building surveyor requirements

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

manufacturers’ documentation

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

relevant Australian standards

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as Building Code of Australia (BCA)

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian States

requirements of Australian petroleum industry.

Requirements may be confirmed with:

building supervisor or manager

building surveyor

colleague

fire safety engineer

manager

regulatory authority representative

supervisor

team leader.

Work procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers’ requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager

personal protective equipment requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements.

Checking compliance requirements may include:

applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standards

reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with relevant rules and regulations.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

job scheduling systems and communication devices

legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

recording and reporting documentation and systems

relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs

relevant rules and regulations

standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.

Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:

passive fire and smoke containment products, including:

fabric and timber protection, such as impregnated or sprayed

fire-rated air transfer grilles

fire-rated sealants, caulks and putties, such as acrylic, polyurethane and silicone

fire-resistant boards, such as calcium silicate and vermiculite

fire resistant mortars and grouts, such as load bearing and non-load bearing

fire resistant pillows, such as intumescent and non-intumescent

fire stop collars, such as cast in, retrofit and wall

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

linear gaps seals, such as impregnated foams, tapes, intumescent gaskets and sealants

mechanical and intumescent fire dampers

smoke dampers

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

concrete

fire resistant board

masonry

plasterboard

steel

timber

UPVC

passive fire and smoke containment solutions, including:

access panels and hatches

ceiling and partition systems

control and expansion joints

duct fireproofing and protection

duct and damper penetration protection

fire-rated sealants

industrial fire protection

intumescent dampers and seals

openings in structural elements

penetration solutions

protection against spread of flame

structural steel fireproofing/protection

UPVC and plumbing penetrations.

Customer requirements may include:

confirming or varying service instructions

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

marking and labelling requirements as set out in the relevant legislation or Australian standard

providing non-routine or urgent services

providing routine services

providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future maintenance schedule

sighting work permits.

Defects may include:

items that do not comply with the requirements of:

Australian standards

manufacturers’ instructions

necessary legislation.

Documentation may include:

certificates of inspection

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

installation instructions

job cards

maintenance record system

product documentation

service agreements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements of relevant rules and regulations are confirmed and applied to work procedures. 
Compliance requirements are checked and action is taken according to organisational policies and procedures. 

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