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
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 supervisor/manager
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
Technical terminology - common technical terms used in the installation of fire and smoke doors include:
plumb, level, square and perpendicular
frame, gap, seal, housing, plinth, handle, lever, hole, groove and hinge (removable and fixed)
arch, width, height, door perimeter, door bottom and threshold
ambient/cold smoke, medium smoke and elevated/hot smoke
intumescent fire seal and smoke seal
clearance, door panel, door leaf, rebate, frame stop, frame reveal, frame clear opening and meeting stile
single swing door, double action door, single leaf door, double leaf door, sliding door, automatic door and roller shutter.
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.
Fire and smoke door types include:
timber
metal
composite.
Components may include:
fasteners
locks
hinges
handles.
Hardware items may include:
locks
automatic closers
hinges
panic exit devices
door strike
electric door strike
kick plates
identifying signs (e.g. smoke door/fire door).
Door seals may include:
smoke seals
fire/intumescent seals
perimeter seals
door bottom seals
automatic door bottom seals
threshold plates
meeting stile seals.
Wall construction may be:
drywall (plasterboard or lightweight construction)
masonry (brick, blockwork or pre-case concrete panels).
Defects may include items that do not comply with:
the requirements of the necessary legislation
Australian Standards
manufacturers' instructions.
Marking and labelling requirements are set out in the relevant Australian Standard.
Schedule of evidence of compliance is set out in the relevant Australian Standard.
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.