Project Assessment Candidate Instructions

Project Assessment Candidate Instructions

Details

Candidate name Candidate ID Qualification code and title CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Unit code and title CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

Assessment task title AT3 Project Assessment

Assessment task number 3 of 3 Due date Teacher/Assessor name Teacher/Assessor email RTO Works 2021 This assessment has been adapted and reproduced by BKI under licence. No further reproduction, including capturing, is permitted.

Candidate instructions

Assessment overview This assessment requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge related to inspecting a building to determine its fire protection compliance. The inspection must be conducted in a Class 1 and 10 building.

For this assessment, the Candidate will be assessed on the completion of a Project Assessment that includes four parts in which the Candidate must:

identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control elements required for the building

identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control elements required for the building

determine the level of fire resistance required for the construction of the building

check the building for compliance with the criteria identified above.

For this task you will download the Project Assessment document from MyLearning, complete each task and attach any evidence as required.

You will complete practical tasks that may require access to specific documentation and a workplace or a simulated construction environment. Make sure you use industry terminology when completing their project.

You will be using any work, safety, standards, etc. documents required for each task and adjustments could be made according to the workplace setting. Reasonable adjustments can be made including extending the period of time for completing each task/answering questions. Reasonable adjustments will also be considered for people with different abilities and needs without affecting the quality of the evidence collected for each and any of the tasks. Assessors may need to identify at the start of the course where each candidate will be completing the practical assessments. Further assistance may include pre-arranged access to specific support such as Literacy and Numeracy support.

For this assessment, you have available a set of documents or templates that you may use/adapt to create your documents/evidence to support the completion of the assessment project. These are located in the Appendix. Assessors can provide any other relevant templates that may assist you in completing the tasks. You will be required to complete documentation during the assessment. Any documents that cannot be inserted in the Assessment document should be submitted as a separate document.

Where further evidence is needed and cannot be inserted in the Assessment document, please make sure you upload the files in the Assessment section in MyLearning ensuring they are correctly labelled. It is essential that you label the documents using the following code: Candidate Name Surname_Assessment number_document type_Group (e.g. John Builder_AT3_Poster_MonDipB&C)

When completing assessment in the workplace, you must have completed an on-site safety induction.

The assessment will not proceed if for any reason it is not safe to do so. You must advise the candidate of the reason for suspending the assessment, and what safety action should be taken. Advise the candidate of revised arrangements for the assessment when it is safe to do so.

There is a zero tolerance for plagiarism, cheating and collusion. Candidates will be expected to make a declaration that all work is their own prior to submission. Refer to the Training and Assessment Policy for further information.

Task(s) to be assessed To complete the assessment satisfactory, the candidate must complete the following tasks:

Part 1: Describe the building

Part 2: NCC Fire prevention, resistance and control requirements

Part 3: Building inspection

Part 4: Confirming compliance

To complete this assessment the candidates will need to answer any additional questions that the assessor may decide to use that are meant to support the candidate`s completion of the assessment. The assessor will record these questions and make notes on your answers.

Each of these parts will be individually assessed as Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory.

Location This assessment will be conducted flexibly in the workplace or a close simulation using realistic workplace conditions and standards, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations.

Time allowed The time allowed for this task will be determined by the assessor. As a guide this assessment task should take approximately 4 weeks.

Resources required Candidates will be provided with the following resources to complete this task:

Teacher/assessor supplied resources

relevant government building and construction legislation

current building and construction codes and standards

workplace policies and procedures

quality documentation

workplace safety documentation

digital technology devices, applications and software to source documentation information

the plans and specs for the building and construction project that you will be working on. The building and construction project must be either a Class or Class 10 Type C building.

Candidate supplied resources

pen

paper

computer

PPE

Assessment criteria To receive a satisfactory outcome for this assessment you must successfully complete all requirements of the assessment task/s as per the marking guide.

Results/Second attempt If you are deemed not satisfactory for any part of this assessment, you will be given one (1) more attempt at this assessment (or part thereof) or the assessor will negotiate a further assessment. The second attempt must be completed within 10 working days from the date that feedback is given.

Important information Candidates can access further information regarding assessment, including Recognition of Prior Learning, Reasonable Adjustment and Assessment Appeals in the Candidate handbook which can be found on the MyLearning portal.

Submission information All documentation produced as part of this assessment task must be uploaded to MyLearning.

Project Assessment Marking Guide

Assessment criteria

Criteria Satisfactory?Part 1: Describe the building Yes No

Part 2: NCC Fire prevention, resistance and control requirements Yes No

Part 3: Building inspection Yes No

Part 4: Confirming compliance Yes No

Cited evidence for each part

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4 Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Comments:

Candidate`s instructions:

In this task you will inspect an existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements. This will require access to a Class 1 or 10 building to a maximum of two storeys. It will also require access to the plans and specs for the building. You may use the same building as in AT2 Project Assessment.

In order to successfully complete the task, you should:

identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control elements required for the building

identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control elements required for the building

determine the level of fire resistance required for the construction of the building

check the building for compliance with the criteria identified above.

Part 1: Describe the building

Answer the questions in the table below and attach all the required evidence:

What is the nature of the building?

How is it used?

How is it arranged?

How will this information help you to inspect the building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements?

Define the buildings NCC classification/s.

Describe the reasons for your decision and reference the relevant section of the NCC. Include any screenshots or links to the documentation you used in making this decision (i.e. specifications, plans, NCC, etc.)

Does the building require multiple NCC classifications? Why?

How will this impact the passive and active fire protection compliance requirements for the building?

Reference the relevant section of the NCC in your answer.

List all the evidence you are attaching in this part:

Part 2: NCC Fire prevention, resistance and control requirements

Complete all the answers to the questions in the table below and attach the required evidence. Evidence supporting your answers may include links/screenshots of:

Relevant sections of plans and specs

Relevant sections of the NCC

Relevant legislation

Relevant parts of the Australian Standards

Review the plans and specs for this building and identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control. Include evidence that supports your answers.

Identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control in this building. Include evidence that supports your answers.

Describe the level of fire resistance required for the construction of this building. Include evidence that supports your answers.

List all the evidence included in this part.

Part 3: Building inspection

Conduct an inspection of the building to ensure compliance with the criteria above. Include any relevant evidence to support your answer. Evidence may include:

Relevant sections of plans and specs

Links to the relevant sections of the NCC

Links to relevant legislation

Evidence of inspection as listed in table. For example, recordings, checklists, photographs, video, notes, correspondence.

Relevant policies and procedures

Site induction checklist

Describe the policies and procedures you followed when completing your inspection.

How did you ensure you carried out your inspection safely?

Attach evidence of your inspection to this Assessment document. This should include:

a copy of your completed inspection checklist

a copy of your inspection report

photographs or video of the passive and active fire protection requirements that you inspected.

You may use the templates included in the Appendix.

List all the evidence you are including for this task. Evidence can be attached as a separate document or in the Appendix of this document.

Part 4: Confirming compliance

Select two passive fire control elements and two active fire control elements for the building and complete the following table.

Provide a brief description of each control element and:

describe its purpose

describe how you confirmed that it meets the NCC requirements (include a reference to the relevant Performance Requirements)

ask your supervisor to endorse that your answer is accurate.

Attach a photograph or video of each of the elements.

Include evidence:

Relevant sections of plans and specs

Links to the relevant sections of the NCC

Links to relevant legislation

Copies of Australian Standards or links to Australian Standards

Passive fire control element 1:

Purpose

How NCC requirements are met

Endorsement from supervisor

Evidence supporting this answer:

Purpose

How NCC requirements are met

Endorsement from supervisor

Purpose

Evidence supporting this answer:

Active fire control element 1:

Purpose

How NCC requirements are met

Endorsement from supervisor

Evidence supporting this answer:

Active fire control element 1:

Purpose

How NCC requirements are met

Endorsement from supervisor

Evidence supporting this answer:

Appendices:

1. Fire safety inspection template

Fire safety audit checklist

Legislation sets out a legal obligation to ensure the safety of any person in a building in the event of a fire or hazardous materials emergency. This document is designed to assist in managing compliance with the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 and the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.

This checklist is for guidance only and not all sections of it may be applicable to each facility. More extensive information may be required during a QFRS compliance audit or any investigation following a fire or other emergency.

School or location (block/campus/room):

Person/s completing checklist: Date:

Item Complies?

Yes No

Evacuation routes

Evacuation routes clear of obstructions. Final exits clear of obstruction for two metres on outside of doors. Exit doors

Door hardware is the correct type (able to be opened by single downward hand motion by person evacuating through the door). Each door along the fire exit route is unlocked and unobstructed (no deadbolts, etc.). Doors locked to keep children secure (e.g. special needs unit/child care centre) can be unlocked in an emergency. Fire/smoke doors

All fire/smoke doors are unobstructed and undamaged. Current maintenance records for fire/smoke doors can be produced if requested. Evacuation signs/diagrams

Evacuation signs/diagrams securely fastened to the wall surface. Evacuation signs/diagrams visible and unobstructed. Evacuation signs/diagrams correctly orientated for the building/site. Evacuation signs/diagrams contain the information required by regulation. Exit signs/emergency lighting

All emergency signs/emergency lighting is undamaged. Current maintenance records for illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting can be produced if requested. Fire appliances (extinguishers/hose reels/fire blankets)

All fire extinguishers correctly maintained and stamped. All fire hose reels correctly maintained and stamped. All fire blankets correctly maintained and stamped. All fire appliances are visible, unobstructed and affixed to wall. Current maintenance records for all appliances can be produced upon request. Fire detection and alarm system

Fire alarm panel is operating with no unexplained isolations or faults indicated. (If fire panel is not connected to local fire service)- Manual call point alarms signed ring 000. Current maintenance records for alarm panel and smoke alarms can be produced. Item Complies?

Yes No

Housekeeping

Rubbish is removed or stored at least eight metres from building/s after hours. Flammables are secured when not in use. Procedure is in place to report and rectify electrical faults. Gas bottles correctly stored and secured. Fire and evacuation plans (FEP)

There is a written fire and evacuation plan for each building. There is a procedure in each FEP to evacuate persons with special needs. There is a procedure available to complete a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) for any disabled person requesting one. (If site is used after hours)- the FEP has procedures to cover use of building in hours of darkness/weekends. Written procedure in FEP for doors locked in special needs areas/child care centres. All fire and evacuation plans are current and reviewed annually. Copies of the evacuation signs/diagrams for the building are attached to the plans. A copy of the FEP is kept in the building and can be produced if requested. Fire and evacuation instruction

General evacuation instruction given to all staff as per fire regulations. First response evacuation instruction has been given to all staff as per fire regulations. Evacuation coordination instruction been given to all persons on site responsible for carrying out the evacuation plan as per fire regulations. Procedure for unlocking security doors in special needs/child care centres given to relevant staff/contractors at induction and every 12 months. Record/s containing names of persons who received instruction can be produced. Evacuation practice (fire drills)

Fire drills have been conducted in accordance with DoE policy. Evacuation practice records are kept on site and available on request. The designated assembly area is at least 80 metres from nearest building. If required, evacuees can safely exit from the assembly area to another safe place. Persons with disabilities can safely use exit pathways and access the assembly area. Fire hydrants

Fire hydrants and hydrant boosters/pumpsets not obstructed. Current maintenance records for fire hydrants/pumpsets can be produced. Sundry

A current annual occupiers statement is kept on site. All on-site fire records are kept in a way that is reasonably safe from the effects of fire? (If building is available for after hour use or hire)- Written procedure is in place to notify persons using building of fire evacuation procedures prior to use. Other

Template sourced from: Queensland Government, Department of Education Organisational Safety and Wellbeing2. Fire inspection report-Sample

Image sourced from: https://sitemate.com/au/templates/safety/forms/fire-inspection-report-template/

Assessment outcome

Your final result for this unit will be provided on the Unit Result Record at completion of all assessment tasks

Result Choose an item.Assessment feedback / comments

Second attempt (where applicable)

Unsatisfactory tasks are to be re-submitted according to the details below. Type NA if not applicable.

Task (or component of task) to be re-submitted Additional evidence required Re-Submission date S NS Did Not

Submit

Special consideration / Reasonable adjustment (where applicable)

Describe any special consideration or reasonable adjustment that has been made for this assessment. Type NA if not applicable.

Signature

Trainer/Assessors name Trainer/Assessors signature Date