Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 12:26 AM AWST
24/07/2026 12:26 AM AWST
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Assess building plans
Assess building plans
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR403B
PUAFIR403B
State Code
WG141
WG141
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency required to interpret building plans and associated documentation for fire safety systems and to produce a report in accordance with organisational requirements. Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect plans and documentation
- 1.1. Appropriate building plans and documentation to undertake the assessment are obtained.
- 1.2 Additional information, where required, is sourced from appropriate parties.
2. Assess building plans and associated documentation
- 2.1 Fire safety systems are correctly identified on building plans and associated documentation.
- 2.2 Building plans and documentation are checked in accordance with organisational requirements and relevant codes, regulations and standards.
- 2.3 Variations between building plans and the actual locations are assessed and recorded.
3. Report on the assessment of building plans and associated documentation
- 3.1 Variations to building plans and associated documentation are documented and reported.
- 3.2 Recommendations arising from the assessment are documented and reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Documentation to undertake the assessment may include:
fire safety engineers reports
building certifiers/building surveyors documentation
Additional information may include:
minutes of meetings
installers certificates
operating manuals
Fire safety systems must include:
building control systems
building design requirements
communications systems
emergency vehicle access-egress systems
emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS)
fire detection and alarm systems
fire/emergency control centres/rooms
fire resisting structures/compartmentation
fire sprinkler systems
fire suppression systems (including hydrant, booster)
smoke hazard management
Relevant codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Standards
state regulations
state building acts
Building Code of Australia
Documentation to undertake the assessment may include:
fire safety engineers reports
building certifiers/building surveyors documentation
Additional information may include:
minutes of meetings
installers certificates
operating manuals
Fire safety systems must include:
building control systems
building design requirements
communications systems
emergency vehicle access-egress systems
emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS)
fire detection and alarm systems
fire/emergency control centres/rooms
fire resisting structures/compartmentation
fire sprinkler systems
fire suppression systems (including hydrant, booster)
smoke hazard management
Relevant codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Standards
state regulations
state building acts
Building Code of Australia
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
identify plans and associated documentation required to undertake an assessment of a building plan
review the building’s fire safety system against design requirements
apply knowledge of codes, regulations and standards
report on the assessment of building plans
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
site and building plans and associated documentation
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
identify plans and associated documentation required to undertake an assessment of a building plan
review the building’s fire safety system against design requirements
apply knowledge of codes, regulations and standards
report on the assessment of building plans
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
site and building plans and associated documentation
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY67 | PUAFIR403 | Assess building plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J210 | PUA41112 | Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety) | Qualification |