Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Fire Protection Control

Certificate III in Fire Protection Control

Qualification
National Code:
UEE31020
State Code:
BFO4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
05/10/2020
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
954
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 24/10/2022 Current Approved
2.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 05/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain fire protection systems in multiple, commercial and industrial premises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 1060 weighting points comprising:
- 650 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 410 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 410 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 170 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 260 and 410 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all minimum 410 weighting points can be taken from Group B.

Up to 170 weighting points of the general elective units Group A , may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol * on training.gov.au. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBY70 UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OCC08 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
OCB88 UEEEC0026 Enter and verify programs for fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
OBY81 UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBX97 UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services 72 Unit of competency
OCB83 UEEEC0041 Install fire detection and warning system apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OCB14 UEECD0025 Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCA65 UEECO0008 Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities 54 Unit of competency
WC147 CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions 15 Unit of competency
OCB41 UEEEC0060 Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 36 Unit of competency
OCA64 UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits 72 Unit of competency
OCA51 UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits 36 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OBZ39 UEEEC0076 Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection system installations 54 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 170 weighting points may be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX53 UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes 18 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCA56 UEECD0035 Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBY92 UEECO0015 Provide quotations for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
OBY79 UEECO0017 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units

Between 260 and 410 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 410 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBZ75 UEEIC0002 Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices 18 Unit of competency
OCA09 UEEEC0008 Commission large fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OEE62 UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area 36 Unit of competency
OBZ15 UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers 54 Unit of competency
OCC58 UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring 54 Unit of competency
OCB31 UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBZ49 UEEDV0006 Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling 36 Unit of competency
OEF68 UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems 54 Unit of competency
OCA87 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling 36 Unit of competency
OCA33 UEERL0005 Locate and rectify faults in low voltage (LV) electrical equipment using set procedures 18 Unit of competency
OEE67 UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas 54 Unit of competency
OCA76 UEEEC0071 Troubleshoot fire protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OCB72 UEEEC0075 Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies 36 Unit of competency
OBZ69 UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A124 UEE31011 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BNY5 UEE31025 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02080) ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (FIRE PROTECTION) TRADESPERSON Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.