Elements and Performance Criteria

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:
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as the BCA
relevant Australian standards, such as:
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
PPE requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
undertaking commissioning tests detailed in Australian standards and manufacturers’ documentation to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems 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.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
cost, reliability and maintenance requirements of the selected passive fire and smoke containment system
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 or future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
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
fire-rated sealants, caulks and putties:
acrylic
polyurethane
silicone
fire resistant boards:
calcium silicate
vermiculite
fire resistant mortars and grouts:
load bearing
non-load bearing
fire resistant pillows:
intumescent
non-intumescent
fire stop collars:
cast in
retrofit
wall
intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)
linear gaps seals:
impregnated foams
tapes
intumescent gaskets
sealants
materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed, including:
concrete
fire resistant board
masonry
plasterboard
steel
timber
UPVC
mechanical and intumescent fire dampers
smoke dampers
passive fire and smoke containment solutions, including:
access panels and hatches
ceiling and partition systems
control joints and expansion joints
duct fireproofing and protection
duct and damper penetration protection
fire-rated sealants
industrial fire protection
intumescent dampers and seals
openings in structural elements
penetration solutions
protection against spread of flame
structural steel fireproofing and protection
UPVC and plumbing penetrations.
Structural element requiring fireproofing may be:
self-supporting duct work or bulkheads (made from calcium silicate or other proprietary board material)
sheet metal smoke exhaust ductwork
structural steel element, including:
beam
column
truss.
Penetrated element of construction requiring fire stopping may be:
bulkhead
concrete floor slab
drywall (plasterboard or lightweight construction)
drywall ceiling (plasterboard or lightweight construction)
fire or smoke door panel
masonry wall (brick, blockwork or pre-case concrete panels).
Defects may include:
items that do not comply with:
Australian standards
manufacturers’ instructions
requirements of the necessary legislation.
Documentation may include:
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
job cards
maintenance record systems
product documentation and installation instructions
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 demonstration of the installation of a range of passive fire and smoke containment systems in customers’ premises or simulated workplace environments.
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:
install different types of fireproofing to structural steel and ductwork:
spray
intumescent paint
board
install fire stopping systems
comply with the requirements of:
Australian standards identified as relevant to work procedures
building Acts, regulations and codes
environmental regulations
manufacturers’ specifications
OHS legislation, codes and regulations
organisational requirements, including OHS policies and procedures.
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 installation procedures relating to hinged fire and smoke doors
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, for example:
CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.