ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret and comply with legal and industry requirements relating to gaseous fire suppression system design.

1.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, including the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant state and territory regulations, to gaseous fire suppression system design.

1.2 Apply knowledge and understanding of legislative and industry requirements to work procedures and clarify where necessary with relevant persons.

1.3 Identify potential and actualbreaches of legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements.

2 Establish system design requirements.

2.1 Gather and analyse information to identify system design requirements.

2.2 Perform a fire risk management assessment of the site.

2.3 Document design requirements.

2.4 Identify and document constraints on design.

2.5 Develop suitable strategies to address identified constraints.

2.6 Create appropriate records and complete design requirement documentation according to work procedures.

3 Create and quantify system design.

3.1 Identify and quantify critical dimensions and system data of initial design.

3.2 Create initial design based on identified design requirements and constraints.

3.3 Confirm initial design is reviewed by relevant persons to check function, physical requirements and site impact.

3.4 Include variations and modifications into initial design according to feedback provided.

3.5 Identify documentation requirements for the initial design and associated installation processes.

3.6 Prepare draft design documentation to include installationnotes, calculations and a commissioning checklist for the system.

3.7 Prepare draft installation drawings to required accuracy.

3.8 Calculate draft estimates of required materials, components and related costs in conjunction with other relevantpersons.

3.9 Prepare bill of materials based on initial design.

3.10 Evaluate initial design documentation, installation drawings and commissioning checklist against customer requirements and, where needed, quotation or tender submission requirements.

3.11 Undertake initial design review with customer and document outcomes.

4 Modify and finalise system design and documentation.

4.1 Modify initial design, incorporating review and evaluation feedback from customer and other relevantpersons.

4.2 Test and evaluate design requirements to confirm suitability.

4.3 Document modifications and test results.

4.4 Review and finalise design calculations, costings and bill of materials.

4.5 Complete and document final design documentation, calculations, installation drawings and commissioning checklist.

4.6 Prepare 'as installed' designs and technical data schedules to customer's needs.

4.7 Process final design documentation for approval and store and distribute according to organisational procedures.

4.8 Create appropriate records and complete documentation according to work procedures.

Key competency

Example of application

Performance level

How are ideas and information communicated?

Discuss, confirm and document customer requirements in a clearly structured and defined manner.

2

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Gather information from a number of sources, including regulatory, customer, manufacturer and organisational sources, and analyse to confirm system design work meets design specifications and requirements.

3

How are activities planned and organised?

Plan system design activities to suit customer and organisational requirements.

3

How is teamwork used?

Apply consultative and collaborative approaches through support and assistance provided to customers and work groups.

2

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

Apply complex mathematical techniques to system design activities.

3

How are problem-solving skills applied?

Identify and apply problem-solving throughout system design activities while considering ambiguous information received from information sources, potential risks and due processes to be followed when unusual problems are encountered.

3

How is the use of technology applied?

Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and use of appropriate technology when organising, recording and presenting system design information.

3

Overview of assessment

Competency in this unit underpins competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing their work tasks.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function.

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:

locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications

creating designs for gaseous fire suppression systems based on two different gaseous extinguishing agents

complying with site safety plan, OHS regulations, ODS and SGG regulations (where required) and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

in a minimum of two different settings:

identifying legal and industry requirements that apply to system design

analysing system design requirements

identifying and confirming system and site measurements, critical dimensions and system data

identifying risk requirements

identifying constraints to system design

developing strategies to address identified constraints

identifying and selecting appropriate products, extinguishing agents, hardware and components for use in system design

incorporating variations and modifications into system design

completing system design calculations

drafting system design drawings

preparing bill of materials for system design

identifying installation and commissioning procedures for system design

identifying safety procedures to be followed during installation and commissioning procedures

creating installation and commissioning documentation for system and components, pipes, fittings, actuation control devices, activating mechanisms and auxiliary shutdown interface, as required.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

actual or simulated work environment, including gaseous fire suppression system software

customer specifications, tender or quotation documentation, and installation and maintenance requirements for a gaseous fire suppression system design

assessment documentation, including training and assessment record books

all necessary tools, specialist equipment, materials and spare parts

relevant manuals and other documentation, including Australian standards.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Assessment of competency over the full range of performance criteria may be made through practical demonstrations in the work place. Consideration should be given to assessing consistency of outcome over an appropriate period of time.

Candidates should also be given the opportunity to practise and undertake self-assessment of performance before requesting formal assessment.

All safety requirements must be adhered to during all practical activities.

Oral questioning or a written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations, where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.)

Assessment of evidence should establish the candidate's ability to perform the job to the standard required in the workplace.

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders that demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for gaseous fire suppression system design.

Candidate should be encouraged to compile a portfolio of examples of completed documentation relevant to the candidate's organisation. One accurate example of each completed document is suggested as sufficient to infer competency and ability to transfer appropriate skills to each document type when required in the workplace. (Oral questioning may contribute as evidence of this ability.)

Information derived from enterprise policies and practices must be treated as commercial-in-confidence.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.

Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the following legislative and industry framework:

building Acts, regulations and codes

Australian and international standards identified as relevant to gaseous fire suppression design

environmental regulations

manufacturer specifications

organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to ODS, SGG and OHS

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations.

Legislative requirements may include:

relevant current Australian standards, includingAS4214

relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such asOzone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

relevant international standards, including NFPA2001 and related ISO standards

fire industry codes of practice

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

building surveyor requirements, such as occupancy permits

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

dangerous goods regulations

licensing arrangements

environmental regulations, including ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes

Australian petroleum industry requirements.

Work procedures may include:

instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers

specific customer requirements

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturer requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

ODS, SGG and OHS requirements

personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Relevant persons may include:

team leaders

supervisors

managers

colleagues

customers.

Potential and actual breaches could be identified by:

direct observation

workplace quality assurance teams.

Organisational requirements may include:

legal and organisational policies and guidelines

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

legislation relevant to the design of gaseous fire suppression systems

OHS policies, procedures and programs

procedures and work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace

documentation and information systems and processes

use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.

Constraints may include:

specification of works

regulatory and authority requirements

availability of components

alterations to building design.

Documentation may include:

specifications

tender designs

contract reference designs

insurance reports

bill of materials and quantities for construction design

calculations

materials listings.

Initial design may include:

system concepts

preliminary calculations.

Variations may include:

changes by other trades

changes to the structure

changes of design criteria

additional requirements by authorities.

Modifications may include:

project-specific deviations from design documents' codes and standards

specific structural constraints.

Commissioning checklist may include checking:

fire alarm is connected

type of equipment connected to fire alarm

area is fire-rated and level of rating

penetrations are properly gas-sealed

audio and visual alarms

purge ventilation system is provided

volume of room(s)

if pipework and valving was subject to hydrostatic test

if gas container storage area is covered by detection

floor tiles for under-floor detector location

operation of actuation control devices and activating mechanisms

if door release and damper release switches are fitted

visual notification at fire indicator panel

if air conditioning shutdown isolation (viaa panel zone or door switch) is operable.

Installation drawings may include:

plan views

elevation and section details

specific details

schematics

pipe construction and joining methods

operational equipment details

calculation data

details of all elements affecting the design

reference to relevant codes and standards

all detail as per relevant design standard.

Bill of materials may include:

accurate description of all materials

quantity and cost of all materials

contingency expenses.

Final design may include:

electrical, mechanical and structural design elements

'as installed' adjustments

'as installed' calculations.