Assessment Requirements for PUAFIR206 Check installed fire safety systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for PUAFIR206 Check installed fire safety systems

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the PUA Public Safety Training Package.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes
applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements checking and monitoring the status of installed fire safety systems checking status of various fire safety systems completing organisational documentation identifying components of various fire safety systems identifying faults in installed fire safety systems implementing organisational procedures locating and identifying installed fire safety systems working under supervision

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes knowledge of
advantages and disadvantages of various forms of heat and smoke detection devices basic components of a fire hydrant system, their operation and function, sources of water supply to and within a fire hydrant system and its use and operation basic components of a sprinkler system, their operation and function, sources of water supply to and within a sprinkler system and its use and operation basic components of heat and smoke detection systems, their operation and function emergency evacuation procedures operating principles and applications of heat and smoke alarms and detectors operating principles and applications of smoke hazard management and ancillary systems operation and use of fire control room organisational documentation, policies and procedures safe work practices when working with alternative fire suppression systems use and operation of occupant warning systems equipment Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) organisational requirements including risk mitigation

Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in industry approved simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions. Resources for assessment must include access to a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations relevant and appropriate materials, equipment, tools and personal protective clothing and equipment currently used in industry including a wide range of fire safety systems and their components applicable documentation including organisational procedures, industry standards, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Links

PUA Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=3eca5672-6d5a-410b-8942-810d0ba05bbf