Description

Pre-requisites

• PUAFIR206B Check installed fire safety systems

Performance Criteria

1. Locate the installed fire safety system/s and any associated controls and panels
1.1. Installed fire safety systems are located for pre-fire planning, inspection, reports and/or on-site cues
1.2. Installed fire safety system’s control/indicating panels, where applicable, are located and monitored according to procedures to facilitate their use in supporting firefighting operations

2. Utilise the installed fire safety system/s to maximise effectiveness of firefighting operations and occupant evacuation
2.1. Installed fire safety systems are used according to organisational procedures to facilitate locating the fire, to support occupant evacuation, rescue and fire  suppression, and to minimise damage
2.2. Any faults with the system are reported to the supervisor

3. Utilise building evacuation systems and procedures
3.1. Building emergency procedures and emergency response structures are identified and implemented in accordance withthe organisation’s procedures
3.2. Wardens are consulted in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
3.3. Building evacuation systems are effectively operated in consultation with appropriate building facility personnel

4. Reinstate installed fire safety system/s to service
4.1. The system is reinstated to service after operation, or arrangements are made for its recommissioning, according to the organisation’s procedures

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

System component parts must include

• heat and smoke detectors
• firefighting media
• fire indicator panel
• EWIS panels
• dampers
• controls
• fans and motors
• sprinkler heads
• sprinkler controls and components
• hydrants
• pumps
• boosters
• connections

Operation of fire safety systems must include

• interrelated activities utilising the installed fire safety systems in the presence of smoke, heat or fire. These include:
  • suppression systems
  • detection systems
  • evacuation systems
  • hydrant systems
  • smoke hazard management systems

Smoke hazard management systems may include

• natural venting
• mechanical venting
• zone/stair pressurisation
• control and indicating equipment

Evacuation systems must include

• emergency warning and intercommunication systems
• emergency warning systems
• Warden Systems as set out in Australian Standard 3745

and may also include

• emergency control organisation
• Health Care Emergency Management Structures as set out in Australian Standard AS4083 –1997 Emergency Response for Health Care Facilities

Operation of these systems must include compliance with

• organisational procedures
• standards

and may also include

• manufacturer's specifications
• fire safety strategy for site

Suppression systems must include

• sprinklers
• gaseous flooding
• foam flooding
• control and indicating equipment

Detection systems must include

• smoke detection
• heat detection
• flame detection
• gas detection
• control and indicating equipment

Hydrant systems must include

• street hydrants
• ring main hydrant systems
• high rise hydrant systems

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

• locating, identifying, operating and restoring:
  • fire detection systems
  • fire suppression systems
  • hydrant systems
  • evacuation systems
  • smoke hazard management systems
• implementing organisation’s operating procedures relating to fire suppression

Underpinning Knowledge

• components of a fire detection/suppression system
• operation of fire detection/suppression systems
• organisation's responsibility regarding fire detection and suppression systems
• safety procedures relating to chemical/gaseous suppression systems
• operating principles of an EWIS
• roles and responsibilities of a warden
• operating principles of air handling systems
• function of component parts of mechanical venting and air handling equipment
• function and components of hydrant systems
• purpose of control and indicating equipment
• organisation’s procedures for reinstating fire safety systems

Underpinning Skills

• identify fire suppression and detection systems
• operate an installed hydrant system
• operate an installed suppression system
• operate an EWIS
• operate smoke hazard management system
• report fire safety system equipment faults

Resource implications

This unit will require access to equipment and systems covered in the range of variables

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of assessment

• Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job or by exercises in a simulated workplace environment
• Written or verbal assessment of knowledge components may be used as supporting evidence
• Checking, operating and reinstating of fire safety systems to be done under supervision