Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Qualification
National Code:
CPP30811
State Code:
D765
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
10/01/2012
Approved Date
21/05/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
470
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2017
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 18/01/2017 Current Approved
1.00 10/01/2012 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation, commissioning and complex servicing of fire protection systems or for supervision of fire protection services work.
At Certificate III level, fire protection technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain types of systems, such as:
installing and commissioning pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
installing gaseous fire-suppression system containers and actuators
conducting complex servicing of fire protection systems.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Sixteen (16) units of competency:
- six (6) core units
- ten (10) elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of four (4) units from Group A
- up to four (4) units from Group B
- up to four (4) vocationally relevant fire industry units from Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in the current versions of the following Training Packages:
- CPP07 Property Services Training Package
- CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
- UEE07 Electrotechnology Training Package.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC132 CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment 15 Unit of competency
WC131 CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems 35 Unit of competency
WC134 CPPFES2007A Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement 20 Unit of competency
D1028 BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
WC122 CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements 25 Unit of competency
WC133 CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7447 CPCPFS3022A Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems 60 Unit of competency
WC153 CPPFES3032A Conduct enclosure integrity testing 30 Unit of competency
D7448 CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing 32 Unit of competency
WC159 CPPFES3046A Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuators 30 Unit of competency
WC152 CPPFES3024A Inspect and maintain portable foam-generating equipment 30 Unit of competency
WC148 CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment 25 Unit of competency
WC154 CPPFES3038A Inspect, test and maintain portable fire monitors 15 Unit of competency
WC156 CPPFES3042A Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems 40 Unit of competency
WC158 CPPFES3045A Install gaseous agent containers and actuators 45 Unit of competency
WC155 CPPFES3040A Install passive fire and smoke containment systems 40 Unit of competency
WC157 CPPFES3044A Interpret installation requirements for gaseous fire-suppression systems 30 Unit of competency
WC130 CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
D5441 CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AUI34 BSBFLM306 Provide workplace information and resourcing plans 40 Unit of competency
AUH15 BSBFLM311 Support a workplace learning environment 30 Unit of competency
AUJ78 BSBFLM309 Support continuous improvement systems and processes 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W634 PRM30406 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ7 CPP30821 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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