CPCPFS5012 — Design fire hydrant and hose reel systems

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124 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 86 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Establish scope of work for fire hydrants, hose reels and distribution systems for wide span and high-rise building projects.
1.2Determine design requirements from plans, specifications and client brief.
1.3Conduct cost-benefit analysis comparing a range of pipe materials and system designs.
1.4Interpret manufacturer requirements and trade, technical and sizing manuals for the design parameters.
1.5Conduct research to outline design parameters.
1.6Conduct flow and pressure tests.
1.7Establish performance requirements.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1Plan layout of pipework and type and location of fittings and valves.
2.2Detail type, location and requirements for backflow prevention devices.
2.3Calculate pipe sizes, velocities, flows and pressures for a range of applications.
2.4Specify approved materials, jointing methods and installation requirements.
2.5Detail hydrant booster, standpipe and hose reel assemblies.
2.6Design thrust blocks and pipe fixings for a range of applications.
2.7Size and detail pump, pump controls and pump room requirements.
2.8Design and detailed water storage systems.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Design fire hydrant and hose reel systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.2Design combined water supply, fire hydrant, hose reel and sprinkler systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.3Design a range of delivery systems.
3.4Design and size Fire hydrant and hose reel systems using computer software packages.
3.5Apply sustainability principles and concepts when preparing for and undertaking work process.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1Prepare plans for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems.
4.2Prepare block plan booster cabinet according to Australian and New Zealand standards.
4.3Prepare specification for a fire hydrant and hose reel system.
4.4Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
4.5Produce operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

establishing and evaluating design parameters for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems
planning system components for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems including: application of sustainability principles and concepts, booster assemblies, hose reels, hydrants, storage tanks, thrust blocks
complying with WHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
applying organisational quality procedures and processes within context of restoring plastered surfaces to conservation requirements
designing and sizing a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems
developing a checklist with all information and formulas required to carry out flow and pressure tests
preparing plans for a range of fire hydrant and hose reel systems
preparing a specification for a fire hydrant and hose reel system
preparing a testing and commissioning schedule
producing an operation and maintenance manual
communicating with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations

Knowledge evidence

Australian and New Zealand standards: AS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage: Part 1
Australian and New Zealand standards: AS2419 Fire hydrant installations system design, installation and commission
Australian and New Zealand standards: AS2441 Installation of fire hose reels
Australian and New Zealand standards: AS/NZS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems general requirements
NCC
fire department, statutory and regulatory requirements and Australian and New Zealand standards for the design of fire hydrants, hose reels and distribution systems
flow and pressure: results of flow and pressure tests
flow and pressure: on-site measurement of flow (l/s), velocity (m/s) and pressure (kPa)
performance requirements: flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local statutory authority’s plans
layout of pipework: dual feed
layout of pipework: ring main
layout of pipework: single pipe
fittings and valves: fittings: mechanical fittings
fittings and valves: fittings: bends
fittings and valves: fittings: elbows
fittings and valves: fittings: tees
fittings and valves: fittings: unions
fittings and valves: valves: backflow prevention
fittings and valves: valves: pressure relief
fittings and valves: valves: isolating
fittings and valves: valves: pressure limiting
fittings and valves: valves: pressure reduction
materials: copper
materials: galvanised steel
materials: fittings and fixtures
materials: other approved materials
jointing methods: flanged
jointing methods: mechanical joints
jointing methods: silver braze
jointing methods: threaded
jointing methods: welded
jointing methods: other approved methods of jointing
installation requirements: corrosion and elements protection
installation requirements: installation details
installation requirements: jointing requirements
installation requirements: supports
installation requirements: workmanship and quality control
booster and standpipe assemblies: cabinet and block plans
booster and standpipe assemblies: non-return and isolating valves
booster and standpipe assemblies: fire appliance (hard stand) access
booster and standpipe assemblies: pressure gauges
booster and standpipe assemblies: suction and delivery outlets
booster and standpipe assemblies: testing points
booster and standpipe assemblies: signage
hose reel assemblies: Australian standards’ requirements for clearances and requirements
hose reel assemblies: non-return and backflow prevention valves
hose reel assemblies: pipe sizes
design elements of thrust blocks: designed and installed to AS/NZS3500
design elements of thrust blocks: design details for tees, elbows and valves
design elements of thrust blocks: keying and anchorage points
design elements of thrust blocks: sizes
design elements of thrust blocks: soil characteristics
design elements of thrust blocks: velocity and flow forces to be resisted
pipe fixings: bedding and thrust blocks
pipe fixings: corrosion protection
pipe fixings: covers
pipe fixings: masonry fixing
pipe fixings: material requirements
pipe fixings: pipe supports spacings and locations
pipe fixings: vertical support fixing
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: electrical supply requirements
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: heating
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: inlet and outlet design requirements
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: installation and mounting requirements
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: manual and automatic controls
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: pump selection
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: space requirements
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: valve requirements
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements: ventilation requirements
water storage systems: inlet valve design and sizing
water storage systems: outlet valve design and sizing
water storage systems: overflow requirements
water storage systems: safe tray requirements
water storage systems: tank sizes
water storage systems: vortex plates
delivery systems: gravity feed
delivery systems: mains pressure
delivery systems: pump supply
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: efficient use of material
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: efficient energy usage
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: efficient use and recycling of material
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: efficient water usage, harvesting and/or disposal
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: life cycle cost-benefit analysis
sustainability principles and concepts: cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources: consideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme

Foundation skills

problem-solving skills: analyse requirements, carry out tests, consider options, design an appropriate system, identify typical faults and action required to rectify problems
technology skills: access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media, use mobile communication technology

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