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Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors
Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPFES2035A
CPPFES2035A
State Code
WC144
WC144
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2012
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify, inspect and test the operation of installed fire and smoke doors. Inspection and testing of hinged fire and smoke doors must be completed according to relevant legislative, industry and organisational requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply rules and regulations to service operations.
- 1.1 Requirements of relevant rules and regulations are confirmed and applied to work procedures.
- 1.2 Compliance requirements are checked and action is taken according to organisational policies and procedures.
2 Identify a variety of fire and smoke doors and their components.
- 2.1 Different types of fire and smoke doors are identified in a range of settings according to purpose, operation and location.
- 2.2 Fire and smoke door components, hardware items and seals are identified and located according to design, operation and purpose.
3 Inspect and test fire and smoke doors.
- 3.1 Work permits are obtained prior to entering customer premises and customer requirements are discussed prior to proceeding to inspection.
- 3.2 Fire and smoke doors and frames are inspected and checked for damage and wear according to maintenance schedule of relevant Australian standard.
- 3.3 Components, hardware items and seals are inspected and checked for damage and wear according to maintenance schedule of relevant Australian standard, manufacturers’ hardware or component listing, and customer requirements.
- 3.4 Fire and smoke doors are checked for marking and labelling set out in relevant Australian standard, according to provisions of relevant rules and regulations.
- 3.5 Fire and smoke doors are operated to check for smooth performance according to organisational testing procedures, manufacturers’ specifications and Australian standards.
4 Complete inspection.
- 4.1 Customer premises are left in a clean and tidy condition on completion of inspection functions.
- 4.2 Defects are recorded and reported according to relevant Australian standards, manufacturers’ technical specifications and work procedures.
- 4.3 Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements and relevant Australian standards.
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.
Rules and regulations may include:
environmental regulations
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, including:
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 1905.1 Fire door resistant doorsets
AS 1905.2 Fire door resistant roller shutters
AS 4072.1 Service penetrations and control joints
AS 6905 Smoke doors
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
requirements of Australian petroleum industry.
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standards
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems and components comply with relevant rules and regulations.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Fire and smoke doors include:
different types of doors, including:
curtains, baffles and screens
hinged (double or single)
pivoted (double or single)
roller shutters
self-closing or automatic closing
sliding
doors made from different materials, including:
composite
metal
timber.
Door components may include:
fasteners
handles
hinges
locks.
Door hardware items may include:
automatic closers
door strikes, including electric door strikes
hinges
kick plates
locks
panic exit devices
signs that identify type of door:
smoke door sign
fire door sign.
Door seals may include:
door bottom seals, including automatic seals
fire-rated intumescent seals
meeting stile seals
perimeter seals
smoke seals
threshold plates.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
providing non-routine or urgent services
providing routine services
providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Defects may include:
items that do not comply with the requirements of:
Australian standards
manufacturers’ instructions
necessary legislation.
Documentation may include:
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
installation instructions
job cards
maintenance record and report systems
motor vehicle fleet cards
petty cash vouchers
product documentation
service agreements.
Rules and regulations may include:
environmental regulations
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, including:
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 1905.1 Fire door resistant doorsets
AS 1905.2 Fire door resistant roller shutters
AS 4072.1 Service penetrations and control joints
AS 6905 Smoke doors
AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
requirements of Australian petroleum industry.
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
applying inspection, test and survey requirements according to Australian standards
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems and components comply with relevant rules and regulations.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Fire and smoke doors include:
different types of doors, including:
curtains, baffles and screens
hinged (double or single)
pivoted (double or single)
roller shutters
self-closing or automatic closing
sliding
doors made from different materials, including:
composite
metal
timber.
Door components may include:
fasteners
handles
hinges
locks.
Door hardware items may include:
automatic closers
door strikes, including electric door strikes
hinges
kick plates
locks
panic exit devices
signs that identify type of door:
smoke door sign
fire door sign.
Door seals may include:
door bottom seals, including automatic seals
fire-rated intumescent seals
meeting stile seals
perimeter seals
smoke seals
threshold plates.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
providing non-routine or urgent services
providing routine services
providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Defects may include:
items that do not comply with the requirements of:
Australian standards
manufacturers’ instructions
necessary legislation.
Documentation may include:
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
installation instructions
job cards
maintenance record and report systems
motor vehicle fleet cards
petty cash vouchers
product documentation
service agreements.
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 inspecting and testing a range of fire and smoke doors in different buildings.
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.
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
identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors and components according to purpose, operation and location
complete maintenance records and reports using correct documentation.
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:
actual or simulated work environment
access to relevant standards and legislation
access to a variety of installed fire and smoke doors and fire shutters
assessment 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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstrations of inspecting and testing a range of fire and smoke doors in different buildings.
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.
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
identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors and components according to purpose, operation and location
complete maintenance records and reports using correct documentation.
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:
actual or simulated work environment
access to relevant standards and legislation
access to a variety of installed fire and smoke doors and fire shutters
assessment 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4463 | PRMPFES33A | Identify fire and smoke doors | Unit of competency |
| S4465 | PRMPFES35A | Inspect and test hinged fire and smoke doors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCW21 | CPPFES2035 | Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D761 | CPP20511 | Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing | Qualification |