Application
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Prerequisites
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment | 1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative, standards and industry requirements, including relevant state/territory building codes, to passive fire and smoke containment work procedures 1.2 Confirm or clarify knowledge and understanding of requirements, including state/territory building codes, where necessary, with relevant persons 1.3 Identify potential and actualbreaches of requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment and take action according to legislative and organisational requirements | ||
2 Identify passive fire and smoke containment installations and systems in a range of settings | 2.1 Identify different types of passive fire and smoke containment products according to purpose of use, operation and location 2.2 Identify/locate components of passive fire and smoke containment installations and systems according to design, operation and purpose of use 2.3 Identify/locate components of passive fire and smoke containment solutions 2.4 Identify/locate evidence of identification of passive fire and smoke containment products, installations, systems and solutions |
Required Skills
Refer to Evidence Guide
Evidence Required
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit of competency in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to passive fire and smoke containment.
Key features of legislation, Australian Standards and building code requirements relating to fire and smoke containment.
The implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions.
Principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety and containment systems specific to fire and smoke containment
Key physical features and definition of fire and smoke containment products
Purpose of passive fire products, system and installations for fire and smoke containment.
Range of passive fire products, system and installations for fire and smoke containment.
Action to take in the event of a breach of legislative requirements.
Specific organisational requirements and work procedures for identifying passive fire products, system and installations for fire and smoke containment.
Purpose of and differences between material types in passive fire products, system and installations.
Procedures for determining fire resistance levels.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These relate to the ability to:
interpret manufacturer data sheets to identify the range of passive fire and smoke containment system components installed into or onto elements of construction, including structural elements and/or openings in or through fire compartments
use technical terminology relating to work practices
use measurement tools relating to passive fire products, system and installations for fire and smoke containment
recognise and identify components of passive fire products, system and installations for fire and smoke containment
plan and organise work according to organisational requirements
follow safe work procedures and identify potential and existing risks or hazards
work with tools, equipment and products safely
apply literacy and language skills to:
understand and comply with work instructions
find and use written information including building specifications
communicate technical information to customers and colleagues
read and comprehend product instructions.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of servicing and installing passive fire protection equipment. This unit is a prerequisite for the following technical fire protection units in the PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package:
PRMFES39A Inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
PRMPFES40A Install passive fire and smoke containment systems.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
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.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.
Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:
building Acts/regulations/codes
Australian Standards identified as relevant to the work procedure
environmental regulations
manufacturers' specifications
organisational requirements, including OHS policies and procedures
OHS legislation, codes and regulations.
Assessment of underpinning knowledge is best obtained by either oral questioning or a written assessment. (In both assessment methods the questions should be identical in context.)
Evidence of competency is also based on the candidate's ability to identify and explain the purpose of items described in the range statement. Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform identification processes to the standard required in the workplace. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes learnt throughout work and daily life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work environments. Some of these work processes are covered by the key competencies listed below. Information provided to each question highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.
The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency should be demonstrated.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process | ||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)? | Gather and analyse information from a number of sources to identify relevant product(s) while applying relevant legislation and industry requirements. | ||||||
How can communication of ideas and information (1) be applied? | Discuss ideas and the recording of information of customers and/or relevant persons. | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised (2)? | Identify passive fire and smoke containment using organisational requirements and monitoring of work activities and observing workplace safety procedures. | ||||||
How can teamwork (1) be applied? | Discuss with supervisor or colleagues the identification process. | ||||||
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied? | Apply mathematical techniques, including reading spatial information (e.g. building plans and specifications) to identify processes and using calculation for fire and smoke resistance levels. | ||||||
How can problem-solving skills (1) be applied? | Discuss potential problems during the identification process and seek solutions and clarification. | ||||||
How can the use of technology (2) be applied? | Identify and demonstrate understanding of technological principles in identification and preparatory processes. |
Range Statement
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.
Requirements may include:
relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codes
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
relevant Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
dangerous goods regulations
manufacturers' documentation
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 surveyor
fire safety engineer
regulatory authority representative
building supervisor/manager
team leaders
supervisors
managers
colleagues
customers.
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
risk and hazard recognition
working safely off ladders and raised platforms
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.
Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:
direct observation
as part of workplace quality assurance teams.
Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:
passive fire and smoke containment products including:
fabric and timber protection (impregnated or sprayed)
fire rated air transfer grilles
mechanical and intumescent fire dampers
smoke dampers
fire resistant boards (calcium silicate, vermiculite, etc)
fire stop collars (cast in, retrofit, wall, etc)
fire rated sealants, caulks and putties (acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, etc)
linear gaps seals (impregnated foams, tapes, intumescent gaskets and sealants)
fire resistant pillows (intumescent and non-intumescent)
fire resistant mortars and grouts (load bearing and non-load bearing)
intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)
materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed including:
masonry
concrete
timber
steel
plasterboard
UPVC
fire resistant board
passive fire and smoke containment solutions including:
structural steel fireproofing/protection
duct fireproofing/protection
duct/damper penetration protection
ceiling and partition systems
penetration solutions
fire rated sealants
UPVC/plumbing penetrations
access panels and hatches
intumescent dampers and seals
protection against spread of flame
industrial fire protection
openings in structural elements
control joints/expansion joints.
Note: Australian Standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency.
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