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 installing and commissioning a proprietary pre-engineered system, conducted at the customer’s work site or simulated workplace.

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 for at least one type of the pre-engineered fire-suppression system listed in the range statement.

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

conduct service operations according to customer, manufacturer and organisational requirements

install, commission and provide documentation on at least two complete systems according to the current Australian standard relevant to installation.

Note: Evidence of the manufacturer’s endorsement of installation and commissioning of installed systems to meet the current Australian standard must also be provided.

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:

access to customer premises or a simulated workplace environment

assessment documentation

necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals and relevant 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, for example:

CPPFES2027A Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems.

Required skills

skills to work safely when:

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

handling and transporting containers

using hand and power tools

effective customer service skills

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with others clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

interpret risk assessment documents to verify system requirements and identify fire hazards not considered in initial design risk assessment

read and comply with work instructions and specifications

read and record measurements

record and report information neatly and legibly

planning and organising skills to:

estimate time to complete activities

prioritise tasks

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds

technical skills to:

install and test system components according to manufacturers’ requirements

install brackets and high-pressure hose and metal tubing to meet manufacturers’ requirements

locate nozzles, pipe runs, containers, actuators, fire detectors and other system components to meet manufacturers’ requirements

operate standard controls on proprietary systems to verify system operation to manufacturers’ requirements

pressurise containers in situ, using pressure regulators connected to gaseous containers, such as a nitrogen cylinder

replace extinguishing agent and components

terminate or join flexible high-pressure hose and metal tubing to meet manufacturers’ requirements

Required knowledge

features of legislation and regulations relevant to the application, for example fire protection of:

mobile and transportable equipment

commercial cooking equipment

marine engine compartments

importance of adhering to legislative requirements, safety procedures and workplace procedures, including implications for plant warranty or safety issues of:

not applying legislative requirements to job functions

not adhering to safety procedures and action to take when a breach of health, safety or other policy occurs

not involving customer or not referencing plant manufacturer’s documentation before working on fixings, access holes or component location

limitations of maintenance and repair activities that may be conducted by the service technician

pre-engineered fire-suppression systems, including:

design, installation and commissioning requirements and limitations of the manufacturers’ proprietary system

identification and purpose of the major components in the fire-suppression system for different manufacturers’ proprietary systems

key installation design requirements for pre-engineered systems

manufacturers’ requirements and standards applicable to design, installation, commissioning, inspecting, testing and maintaining a pre-engineered fire-suppression system

procedures for inspecting, testing and maintaining the system to verify operation to manufacturers’ requirements

purpose of installing the system

purpose of fire-suppression systems

reasons for commissioning after installation

types of fire-extinguishing agents used in pre-engineered systems and their uses

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.

Legislative and industry requirements may include:

building surveyor requirements

manufacturers’ system manuals

relevant legislation relating to installing and commissioning fire protection equipment, including:

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian States

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

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

relevant Australian standards, including:

risk assessment section of AS 4360 Risk management

note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments

system approval listing, such as:

CSIRO ActivFire

Factory Mutual (FM)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and procedures manuals relating to:

documentation and information systems and processes

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

legislation relevant to service operation

OHS policies, procedures and programs

using electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

Pre-engineered fire-suppression systems are:

fire protection systems consisting of:

supply of extinguishing agent of pre-determined quantity

pipework with nozzle arrangement installed up to a maximum permitted design according to manufacturer’s pre-engineered limitation requirements and applicable Australian standard (note: no hydraulic calculations are required to size pipework or nozzles)

fitted to a wide variety of fixed and mobile plant and equipment, such as:

commercial cooking equipment, including:

associated ducts and filters

exhaust plenums

exhaust systems

fixed plant used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, marine and power generation, including:

engine bays

fuel pumping skids

generators

industrial vehicles used in a range of industry sectors, such as mining, forestry and waste management, including:

draglines

earthmovers

graders

loaders

trucks.

Checking for compliance may include:

undertaking commissioning tests detailed in Australian standards and manufacturers’ documentation to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system

applying inspection, test and survey requirements to equipment or systems, according to Australian standards, to determine that they are:

capable of operating as originally installed

providing the coverage and protection needed to meet original design or performance requirements

still suitable for the fire hazard or risk being protected, as no change in occupancy or use of the area protected has occurred since the equipment or system was installed or last modified

reviewing documentation to verify that the systems are installed according to legislative and industry requirements, such as:

equipment listing

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes

relevant Australian standards listed for that system.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Extinguishing agents may include:

foam

powder

water mist

wet chemical

combination of any of the above when compatible.

Customer requirements may include:

confirming or varying service instructions

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

industry requirements

insurance requirements

providing non-routine or urgent services

providing routine services

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

sighting work permits

system specifications.

System components may include:

actuators

agent discharge nozzles

agent distribution, pipework and hoses

container valves

control equipment

detection devices

extinguishing agent containers, such as tanks and cylinders

support brackets.

Auxiliary shutdown may include:

air conditioning shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to stop air conditioning

cooking fuel line shutdown signal to a gas solenoid valve on main inlet pipe supply to cooking appliances

cooking power supply shutdown signal to an electrical contactor to isolate main electrical supply to cooking appliances

vehicle or plant engine shutdown signal to engine emergency shutdown circuitry.

Documentation may include:

certificates of inspection

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

installation drawings and schedules

maintenance record systems

manufacturers’ system documentation

product documentation

service agreements

service and maintenance manuals.

Commissioning procedures and tests may include:

discharges

leaks

pressure

recharging

visual inspections.

Commissioning schedules may include:

customer schedules

schedules in Australian standards

system manufacturer’s schedules.