Assessment Requirements for PUAFIR314 Utilise installed fire safety systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for PUAFIR314 Utilise 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, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and includes
applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) organisational requirements communicating with stakeholders implementing organisational operating procedures using information sources locating fire safety systems in a facility’s plan and associated documentation, including log books and specifications locating, identifying, checking, operating and reinstating fire safety systems reporting fire safety system equipment faults

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and includes knowledge of
function, components and operation of fire safety systems including control and indicating panels industry standards operation of fire detection and/or suppression systems operational principles for installed fire safety systems operational principles of smoke hazard management systems organisational documentation, policies and procedures including procedures for reinstating fire safety systems pre-fire planning processes and plans warden’s role and responsibilities Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) organisational requirements including risk mitigation and safety relating to alternative fire suppression systems

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 access to fire safety systems in a building 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