Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
CPP20521
BGJ6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/10/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 19/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 20/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for 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:
inspecting and testing fire protection equipment in the field
maintaining, testing and refilling extinguishers in the workshop
inspecting, testing and maintaining pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
inspecting and testing water-based fire-suppression systems
inspecting, testing and maintaining gaseous fire-suppression systems
inspecting, testing and maintaining passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
inspecting and testing fire detection and warning systems
recovering, reclaiming, filling and storing scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to fire protection inspection and testing in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirteen (13) units of competency:- Seven (7) core units
- Six (6) elective units.
For the elective units:
- up to six (6) units may be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) vocationally relevant fire industry units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package at Certificate III level.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD34 | BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCW05 | CPPFES2005 | Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCW23 | CPPFES2004 | Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCW00 | CPPFES2007 | Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBB29 | CPPCMN2002 | Participate in workplace safety arrangements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE03 | BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCW11 | CPPFES2006 | Prepare for installation and servicing operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D761 | CPP20511 | Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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