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Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems

Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSFS5008
State Code
OCM38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to obtain, process and set up drawings for the detailed design of fire detection and warning systems low to high-rise buildings over 25 metres and 50 metres in height.The unit involves assessing and selecting component requirements, setting out the locations of components and creating final notated drawings.This unit of competency supports the role of fire systems' designers with responsibility for creating detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems. The role may involve interaction with fire engineers, architects, builders, suppliers, clients and relevant planning authorities and requires a sound understanding of applicable legislation, standards and codes, including the National Construction Code (NCC).Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit, requirements should be confirmed with the relevant government body.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up fire systems design drawings.
  • 1.1 Request and obtain project drawings and documentation and name and file according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.2 Clean drawings to leave minimal essential information.
  • 1.3 Import layers showing designs of other services into clean architectural or structural drawings.
  • 1.4 Add details from drawings of the floor level above, if these affect the design.
  • 1.5 Process detailed design drawings according to workplace procedures.
2 Lay out the fire systems design.
  • 2.1 Determine the exact location of the fire detection and warning system and notate on the drawing.
  • 2.2 Determine the most efficient and workable layout and location of fire detection and warning systems components and notate on the drawing.
  • 2.3 Calculate and check dimensions and notate on the drawing.
3 Specify component capacities and characteristics.
  • 3.1 Complete electrical calculations to assess requirements and confirm cable ranges.
  • 3.2 Specify components which are most suitable to the application.
  • 3.3 Design and specify electronic interfaces with other services.
  • 3.4 Prepare system performance requirements and commissioning procedures and specifications according to relevant codes and standards and component manufacturer's recommendations, workplace and project requirements.
4 Submit drawings for approval and finalise design process.
  • 4.1 Submit fire detection and warning system design drawings to relevant personnel within the scheduled timeframe.
  • 4.2 Make or negotiate required amendments to design drawings as required.
  • 4.3 Process and distribute final approved design drawings according to project requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA413 CPCSFS5008A Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE6 CPC50520 Diploma of Fire Systems Design Qualification