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FESS - Commissioning
Joseph Cooper

FESS - Commissioning

THE BRIEF This unit is designed to enable the candidate to demonstrate the practical skills and apply the associated knowledge required when inspecting, testing, commissioning, and certifying fire, emergency and security systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations: GUIDANCE The performance criteria in this unit will be met using evidence from workplace opportunities. Evidence will come from you carrying out tasks in your workplace. You will need to provide a job record and supplementary evidence to cover the required ranges. EVIDENCE GUIDE Evidence must be provided on a minimum of two separate occasions. Due to the nature of this unit, evidence will be primarily captured through direct observation and/ or completion of endorsed task records. Please be aware that the templates provided will require completion if you do not use an equivalent type of evidence record in your normal work activities, i.e. employer documentation. MINIMUM SUPPLEMENTARY EVIDENCE REQUIRED • supporting evidence test sheets (copies of test certificates, schedules of inspections, schedules of test results, minor works certificates). • Handover Certificate • Risk Assessment • Safe Isolation (If Applicable) • Checks carried out on test meter • Use of test meters (Voltage/Resistance/Current ect.) • Installation/Commissioning of signalling equipment • Programming/Configuration of system • Obtain battery charge voltage • Carry out Visual Inspection • Carry out Functional testing • System current requirements (Standby & Alarm) • Train user in use of system

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Title Page

  • Student Name

  • Conducted on

  • Location

  • Discipline

Job Information

  • Job Description Please include as much detail as possible and provide a good insight into the work completed. Remember to include what standards you are working to including health and safety.

Health & Safety Checks

  • Health & Safety Checks

    • Safe Isolation
    • Permits to work
    • Method Statement
    • Warning Notices/Barriers
    • Check material and equipment are correct quantity, not damaged and have an in date portable appliance testing (PAT) test.

  • Risk Assessment

  • Please complete the attached risk assessment and attach it above.

Customer Checks

  • Discussed planned works with customer to minimise disruption

  • Discussed planned works with customer/client and stakeholders

Preparation

  • Sources of information utilised to enable commissioning works

    • Specification
    • Work schedules/programmes
    • Manufacturer's instructions
    • Layout drawings

  • Test instruments and accessories required

    • Multimeter
    • Insulation Resistance Tester
    • CCTV Test Monitor
    • Voltage Indicators
    • Proving Unit
    • Fire test poles
    • Decibel meter
    • Light/lux meter
    • Battery tester
    • Patch cable/RJ45 tester
    • Cable Tracer
    • Clamp meter
    • PC/Laptop testing/Configuring
    • Other (Please state below)

  • Please state other test instruments/accessories used.

  • Access Equipment Required

  • What access equipment is required?

    • MEWP
    • Scaffolding
    • Mobile Scaffolding
    • Step Ladders
    • Extension Ladders
    • Podium
    • Other

  • Has the equipment been positioned as stated in specification/drawing/manufacturer’s instructions and does it comply with relevant standards/regulations?

  • Tools & Plant required

    • Screwdrivers
    • Cutters
    • Pliers
    • Hammer
    • Hacksaw
    • Crimp Tool
    • Bolster
    • Chisel
    • Cable Stripping Tool

Programming/Configuration

  • State how you configured/programmed the equipment to ensure correct operation.

  • How can you minimised the cyber security risk of the system (if applicable)

  • What should be considered when installing and commissioning alarm transmission equipment (ATE)?

Testing

  • Please state what visual checks have been completed

  • Functional tests completed - Please select discipline.

    • Intruder
    • CCTV
    • Access Control
    • Fire - Conventional
    • Fire - Addressable

  • Functional tests completed

    • Walk Test
    • Output Test
    • Bell Test
    • Strobe Test
    • Full Arming/Disarming
    • Part Arming/Disarming
    • Panic Button
    • Alarm Condition
    • User Reset/Remote Reset
    • Tamper
    • Mains Fail
    • Battery Fail
    • Other (Please state below)

  • Please state

  • Functional tests completed

    • IR/Light switch (Day/Night switch)
    • Recording (Motion,Continuos etc)
    • Analytics/Line Cross/Movement detection/ANPR
    • Power-failure (Back up supply)
    • Linkage actions
    • PTZ functionality / Telemetry
    • Spot Monitor / Displays
    • Video Loss
    • Scene Change
    • Motorised zoom lenses
    • Auto iris lenses
    • Screen washer / wiper blades
    • Other (Please state below)
    • Export footage

  • Please state

  • Functional tests completed

    • IR/Light switch (Day/Night switch)
    • Recording (Motion,Continuos etc)
    • Analytics/Line Cross/Movement detection/ANPR
    • Power-failure (Back up supply)
    • Linkage actions
    • PTZ functionality / Telemetry
    • Spot Monitor / Displays
    • Video Loss
    • Scene Change
    • Motorised zoom lenses
    • Auto iris lenses
    • Screen washer / wiper blades
    • Other (Please state below)
    • Export footage

  • Please state

  • Functional tests completed

    • Correct operation of all locks
    • Correct operation of all emergency egress
    • Correct operation of all readers/keypads etc
    • Anti-passback (if applicable)
    • Tested for stand-alone mode (Network failure)
    • Tamper
    • Output Test
    • Alarm Conditions
    • Mains Fail
    • Battery Fail
    • Other (Please state below)

  • Please state

  • Functional tests completed

    • All Automatic Fire detection tested (AFD)
    • All Manual Call Points tested (MCP)
    • Mains Failure
    • Battery Failure
    • Open Circuit Fault
    • Short Circuit Fault
    • Interfaces/Relays etc tested
    • Sounders tested (sound pressure db)
    • VID's & VAD's (Visual Alarm Devices / Visual Indicating Devices)
    • Remote Indicators
    • Alarm indicators (PA, Vibration pad) etc
    • Panel LED's / Display
    • Panel Functions (Evacuate/Reset/Silence)
    • Other (Please state below)

  • Please state

  • Functional tests completed

    • All Automatic Fire detection tested (AFD)
    • All Manual Call Points tested (MCP)
    • Mains Failure
    • Battery Failure
    • Open Circuit Fault
    • Short Circuit Fault
    • Interfaces/Relays etc tested
    • Sounders tested (sound pressure db)
    • VID's & VAD's (Visual Alarm Devices / Visual Indicating Devices)
    • Remote Indicators
    • Alarm indicators (PA, Vibration pad) etc
    • Panel LED's / Display
    • Panel Functions (Evacuate/Reset/Silence)
    • Other (Please state below)

  • Please state

  • Please state the safety checks which must be carried out on meters before use?

Readings

  • Resistance of conductors

  • Voltage readings at required points

  • Current readings at required points

  • What is the total load of the system in alarm/full load? (Current)

  • What is the total load of the system in standby/quiescent? (Current)

  • Calculate the system load and battery requirements

  • (provide your workings out) - Please refer to 'GUIDANCE DOCUMENT'

Handover & Documentation

Handover & Documentation

  • Which procedure did you follow during the handover process?

  • Please upload - Commissioning Paperwork

  • Please select discipline to download commissioning paperwork.

  • Please complete the attached document and upload to this form.

  • Please complete the attached document and upload to this form.

  • Please complete the attached document and upload to this form.

  • Please complete the attached document and upload to this form.

Quality check

  • Does the system comply with all relevant regulations and legislation?

  • Have all variations been documented and customer/client made aware?

  • Is the customer satisfied with the works carried out?

  • Have all commissioning checks been confirmed by an expert witness?

  • Expert Witness

Completed

  • Once Complete please select 'Complete inspection' then 'VIEW & EXPORT REPORT' this document can then be downloaded or shared to upload onto OneFile.

  • By the act of making this submission I am declaring that this is all my own work and that: • The work has not, in whole or in part, been knowingly submitted elsewhere for assessment • Where the submission includes work from a previous assessment this has been identified • Where materials have been used from other sources it has been properly acknowledged • If this statement is untrue, I acknowledge that an assessment offence has been committed Attention is drawn to the plagiarism, collusion and cheating policies of both the centre and of the awarding body. Proven incidents of plagiarism, collusion or cheating can result in a student being withdrawn from a qualification. I confirm that I have read and understood the above statements on plagiarism and collusion. I confirm that I have not committed plagiarism when completing the work contained in this evidence, nor have I colluded with another student in the preparation and production of this work. I am satisfied with the way the learning activity/Assessment(s) was conducted and with the outcome(s). I agree that the information provided here is an accurate account of what has taken place

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FESS - Commissioning
Joseph Cooper

FESS - Commissioning

THE BRIEF This unit is designed to enable the candidate to demonstrate the practical skills and apply the associated knowledge required when inspecting, testing, commissioning, and certifying fire, emergency and security systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations: GUIDANCE The performance criteria in this unit will be met using evidence from workplace opportunities. Evidence will come from you carrying out tasks in your workplace. You will need to provide a job record and supplementary evidence to cover the required ranges. EVIDENCE GUIDE Evidence must be provided on a minimum of two separate occasions. Due to the nature of this unit, evidence will be primarily captured through direct observation and/ or completion of endorsed task records. Please be aware that the templates provided will require completion if you do not use an equivalent type of evidence record in your normal work activities, i.e. employer documentation. MINIMUM SUPPLEMENTARY EVIDENCE REQUIRED • supporting evidence test sheets (copies of test certificates, schedules of inspections, schedules of test results, minor works certificates). • Handover Certificate • Risk Assessment • Safe Isolation (If Applicable) • Checks carried out on test meter • Use of test meters (Voltage/Resistance/Current ect.) • Installation/Commissioning of signalling equipment • Programming/Configuration of system • Obtain battery charge voltage • Carry out Visual Inspection • Carry out Functional testing • System current requirements (Standby & Alarm) • Train user in use of system

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