Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Qualification
National Code:
CPP20511
State Code:
D761
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
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
365
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/01/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/01/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.
Fire protection technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain groups of equipment or systems, such as:
inspect and test fire protection equipment in the field
maintain, test and refill extinguishers in the workshop
inspect, test and maintain pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
inspect and test water-based fire-suppression systems
inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
inspect, test and maintain passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
inspect and test fire detection and warning systems
recover, reclaim, fill and store scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units
- six (6) elective units.

The elective units are chosen as follows:
- up to six (6) units from the elective list
- up to two (2) fire industry units from Certificate III qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) 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
D1025 BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities 15 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
WC123 CPPCMN2003A Provide effective client service 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to six (6) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
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
D7445 CPCPFS3020A Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems 40 Unit of competency
WC143 CPPFES2029A Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices 30 Unit of competency
WC150 CPPFES2049A Conduct recovery, reclaim and fill operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents 25 Unit of competency
WC138 CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets 40 Unit of competency
WC144 CPPFES2035A Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors 20 Unit of competency
WC146 CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems 20 Unit of competency
WC148 CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment 25 Unit of competency
WC141 CPPFES2026A Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems 40 Unit of competency
WC135 CPPFES2010A Inspect and test fire hose reels 20 Unit of competency
WC145 CPPFES2037A Inspect and test fire hydrant systems 20 Unit of competency
D7446 CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets 40 Unit of competency
WC137 CPPFES2016A Inspect, test and maintain delivery lay flat fire hoses 30 Unit of competency
WC139 CPPFES2021A Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers 40 Unit of competency
WC140 CPPFES2025A Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems 40 Unit of competency
WC142 CPPFES2027A Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems 40 Unit of competency
WC136 CPPFES2011A Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets 25 Unit of competency
WC151 CPPFES2050A Monitor storage operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents 20 Unit of competency
WC147 CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions 15 Unit of competency
WC149 CPPFES2048A Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents 20 Unit of competency
WC130 CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W632 PRM20406 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ6 CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information