INSTALL FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/PL/CR/07/5/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to install fire control systems. It
involves preparing working drawings, selecting tools and equipment for
installation, quantify and cost materials and supplies, install sprinkler systems,
install hose reel systems, install wet and dry risers and maintain and service fire
suppression systems. It applies in the construction industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required
outcomes which make up level of performance for each of the elements.
workplace function.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1 Prepare working 1.1 Drawings are identified and selected based on the job.
drawing 1.2 Scale of the drawing is determined based on the
specifications.
1.3 Measurements are converted based on scale.
1.4 Symbols are identified based on best practices.
1.5 Fire control piping appliances are identified based on
the drawings
1.6 Manufacturers drawing and specifications are
interpreted.
1.7 working drawings are prepared based on specifications
1.8 Isometric working drawings are drawn based on best
practices.
2 Select tools and 2.1 Personal Protective Equipment is used in line with
equipment occupational safety and health requirements
2.2 Fire control tools and equipment are identified based
on the requirements of the job.
2.3 Fire control tools and equipment are used based on
manufacturer’s manuals.

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 2.4 Fire control tools and equipment are cared for and
maintained based on manufacturer’s manual and
workplace place policy.
2.5 Fire control tools and equipment are stored based on
work place policies.
3 Quantify and cost 3.1 Materials and supplies for fire control systems are
materials and identified based on the drawings and specifications.
supplies 3.2 Fittings for fire control systems are identified based
on the standards.
3.3 Fire control materials are quantified and costed based
on best practice
3.4 A schedule of fire control materials is developed
based on the drawing and specifications.
4 Install sprinkler 4.1 Positions of fire control pipes are set out and marked
systems based on working drawings.
4.2 Pipes are jointed in accordance with specifications.
4.3 Pipes are cut based on type of pipe, drawing
specifications and job requirements
4.4 Pipes are fitted based on drawing specifications and
requirements of the job.
4.5 Spools are calculated based on standards and job
requirements
4.6 Sprinkler heads are fitted according to specifications
4.7 Sprinkler system is connected to water storage tank
4.8 Housekeeping is conducted as per workplace
procedures.
4.9 Safety and health practices are observed based on
OSHA.
4.10 Tests are conducted based on specifications.
4.11 Faults are corrected based on best practice.
5 Install hose reel 5.1 Positions of fire control pipes are set out and marked
systems based on working drawings.
5.2 Pipes are jointed in accordance with specifications.
5.3 Pipes are cut based on type of pipe, drawing
specifications and job requirements
5.4 Pipes are fitted based on drawing specifications and
requirements of the job.

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 5.5 Spools are calculated based on standards and job
requirements
5.6 Hose reels are fitted according to specifications
5.7 Hose reel system is connected to water storage tank
5.8 Housekeeping is conducted as per workplace
procedures.
5.9 Safety and health practices are observed based on
OSHA.
5.10 Tests are conducted based on specifications.
5.11 Faults are corrected based on best practice.
6 Install wet and dry 6.1 Positions of fire control pipes are set out and marked
risers based on working drawings.
6.2 Pipes are jointed in accordance with specifications.
6.3 Pipes are cut based on type of pipe, drawing
specifications and job requirements
6.4 Pipes are fitted based on drawing specifications and
requirements of the job.
6.5 Spools are calculated based on standards and job
requirements
6.6 Fire Hydrants are fitted as per specifications
6.7 Housekeeping is conducted as per workplace
procedures.
6.8 Safety and health practices are observed based on
OSHA.
6.9 Tests are conducted based on specifications.
6.10 Faults are corrected based on best practice.
7 Maintain and service 7.1 Types of maintenance are classified based on standards
fire suppression 7.2 Regular checks are conducted based on best practice
systems 7.3 Regular servicing and cleaning are conducted in based
on standards
7.4 Faults are rectified based on best practice

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 RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variables Range
1. Materials and • Screws
supplies may • Adhesives
include but not • Cement
limited to: • Sand
• Pipes
• Traps
• Electric cables
• Caulking material
• Fittings
• Valves

2. Personal • Helmet
Protective • Gloves
Equipment • Dustcoat / overall
may include • Dust mask
but not limited • Safety shoes / boots
to:

3. Fire control • Pipe wrench

Tools and • Pipe cutter
equipment • Hacksaw
may include • Pipe Threading Equipment
• Bench Vice

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 but not limited • Taps
to: • Punch
• Files
• Screwdrivers
• Drill with various sizes of bits
• Portable drill
• Mallet
• PPR machine
• Ball pein hammer
• Mason chisel
• PPR machine / Heat Fusion equipment
• Pipe bender
• Trowel
• De-clogging wire / de-clogging machine

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Analytical skills
• Drawing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizing skills
• Measuring skills
• Numeracy skills
• Cutting skills
• Threading skills
• Bending skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Trouble shooting process
• Preventive maintenance of all systems
• Corrective maintenance of all systems
• Plumbing systems
• Types of fitting and appliances
• Maintenance of each type of fitting and appliance

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EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1 Prepared working drawings correctly
1.2 Read and used scale of the drawing accurately
1.3 Converted measurements accurately
1.4 Identified symbols correctly.
1.5 Prepared Simple working drawings correctly
1.6 Drew isometric working drawings correctly
1.7 Used personal protective equipment correctly
1.8 Identified fire control tools and equipment correctly
1.9 Used fire control tools and equipment appropriately
1.10 Maintained fire control tools and equipment correctly
1.11 Stored fire control tools and equipment correctly
1.12 Identified fire installing materials correctly
1.13 Identified Fire control installing fittings correctly

2. Resource The following resources must be provided:

Implications 2.4 A functional workshop with basic tools, equipment and
sanitary appliances.
2.5 Reference and maintenance manuals
2.6 Personal protective equipment
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.6 Practical Tests
3.7 Written test
3.8 Third party report
3.9 Portfolio
4. Context of 4.1 On-the-job
Assessment 4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 Work placement
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended
assessment

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