This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test and commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems in buildings up to four storeys in height containing communal catering and residential quarters.

It covers preparation for the work, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, physical testing and commissioning of the systems, and work finalisation processes including records and documentation.

The role may involve interaction with architects, builders, suppliers and relevant planning authorities and requires a sound understanding of applicable legislation including work health and safety (WHS).

Site locations for work application are domestic and residential and may be a new work site or an existing structure, including minimum of a communal catering and living area and multiple residential quarters (or equivalent), and a fire suppression sprinkler system for a domestic residence containing a minimum of two rooms.

In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.