CPCSFS5010Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems

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What an assessment for CPCSFS5010 must cover

148 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 135 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Determine the impact on fabrication plans of installation risks and constraints.

  • 1.1Identify on-site work health and safety (WHS) risks relating to the installation of sprinkler systems.
  • 1.2Identify constraints relating to access to on-site installation locations for sprinkler system pipes and components.
  • 1.3Consider impact of installation risks and constraints on fabrication plans for fire sprinkler system pipes and components and determine cost-effective and manageable solutions.

2 Plan and specify pipes, fittings and components.

  • 2.1Obtain and analyse current accurate drawings and documentation, and take measurements on-site during construction if possible, to confirm the accuracy of building dimensions.
  • 2.2Check and confirm the dimensions and design drawing locations of the selected fittings and components.
  • 2.3Plan and specify fittings and components for ease and safety of installation and to provide cost-effective solutions.
  • 2.4Calculate, specify and number pipe lengths on relevant drawings.
  • 2.5Review and apply efficiency and cost effectiveness of relevant pipe materials, pipe fitting methodologies for design.

3 Produce fabrication documentation.

  • 3.1Confirm and specify appropriate pipe materials and features.
  • 3.2Consult supplier as necessary to discuss and negotiate efficient and cost-effective pipe fabrication options.
  • 3.3Number and detail individual pipe specifications on fabrication lists.
  • 3.4Supply drawings to support fabrication specifications, as required.

Performance evidence

  • producing pipe fabrication documentation for fire sprinkler system design projects for four types of buildings including a: commercial building, factory, residential nursing home, high-rise building.

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace design tools and processes
  • level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings
  • naming conventions for design drawings and drawing register
  • relevant current legislation, codes and standards:
  • building Acts
  • building regulations
  • infrastructure supply regulations
  • the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
  • National Construction Code (NCC)
  • Australian standards for fire systems
  • international standards for fire systems
  • jurisdictional authorities in addition to the BCA and NCC
  • other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers
  • protection requirements for different buildings, including:
  • low-rise buildings
  • processing building applications
  • warehouse buildings under 13.7 m high
  • warehouse buildings over 13.7 m high
  • medium-rise buildings
  • high-rise buildings (over 25 metres)
  • buildings over 50 metres in height
  • fire systems’ technology and components, including water-based systems:
  • wet pipe sprinkler systems
  • deluge and drencher systems
  • dry pipe sprinkler systems
  • pre-action sprinkler systems
  • early suppression fast response (ESFR)
  • gaseous suppression systems
  • water spray systems
  • water mist systems
  • wet chemical suppression systems
  • foam suppression systems
  • hangers
  • sprinkler heads
  • nozzles
  • elbows
  • tees
  • pumps
  • tanks
  • purpose and operation of fire systems:
  • layout
  • location:
  • ceiling space
  • roof space
  • under-floor
  • under-soffit
  • special products and hazards
  • system operation:
  • deluge and drencher systems
  • dry pipe sprinkler systems
  • pre-action sprinkler systems
  • ESFR
  • gaseous suppression systems
  • water spray systems
  • water mist systems
  • foam suppression systems
  • performance requirements and technical issues impacting on fire sprinkler systems designs
  • maintenance standards
  • system activation:
  • deluge and drencher systems
  • dry pipe sprinkler systems
  • pre-action sprinkler systems
  • ESFR
  • gaseous suppression systems
  • water spray systems
  • water mist systems
  • foam suppression systems
  • characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues relating to material compatibility
  • installation risks and constraints impacting on pipe fabrication specifications for fire sprinkler systems
  • construction industry terminology
  • roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel:
  • architect
  • lead contractor
  • structural engineer
  • mechanical engineer
  • hydraulic engineer
  • electrical engineer
  • civil engineer
  • fire engineer
  • building (private) certifier or surveyor
  • on-site issues that can arise during the construction phase and impose changes to the designs of fire systems and other services:
  • risks:
  • manual handling
  • confined spaces
  • working at height
  • installation methods:
  • access requirements:
  • height of pipe
  • length of pipe
  • weight of pipe and materials
  • distance from beams
  • distance from walls
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • water supplies:
  • common water sources
  • conservation requirements
  • in-ground reticulation
  • booster configurations
  • fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to pipe range
  • sustainability requirements and ratings:
  • energy conservation
  • water conservation
  • pipe fabrication methods and constraints
  • pipe specifications:
  • length
  • dimension
  • pap size
  • material:
  • black steel
  • galvanised
  • hot dip galvanised
  • high density polyethylene (HPDE)
  • chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
  • pipe connection specifications:
  • flange
  • roll grooved
  • threaded
  • compression
  • fusion welded
  • chemical (glue)
  • valve specifications:
  • sluice
  • gate
  • butterfly
  • globe
  • ball
  • solenoid
  • diaphragm
  • pressure reducing
  • flow restricting
  • 3-way
  • mathematic principles, equations and calculation methods:
  • financial calculations, for example to assess cost-effectiveness of fire systems
  • codes, standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
  • access to manufacturer’s information.

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What does an assessment tool for CPCSFS5010 need to cover?

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