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:
CPP30821
State Code:
BGJ7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
20/01/2021
Approved Date
27/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
470
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 19/05/2021 Current Approved
1.00 20/01/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This is a qualification for 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.
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 sixteen (16) units of competency:
- Six (6) core units
- Ten (10) elective units.

For the elective units:
- a minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- up to four (4) units may be selected from Group B
- up to four (4) vocationally relevant fire industry units may be selected from Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in the current versions of the following Training Packages:
- CPP Property Services Training Package
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
- UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
BBB29 CPPCMN2002 Participate in workplace safety arrangements 25 Unit of competency
OCW11 CPPFES2006 Prepare for installation and servicing operations 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Fire Protection Inspection and Testing 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
OCO25 CPCPFS3042 Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems 60 Unit of competency
OCW07 CPPFES3032 Conduct enclosure integrity testing 30 Unit of competency
OCO24 CPCPFS3043 Conduct functional water flow testing 32 Unit of competency
OCW19 CPPFES3046 Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuators 30 Unit of competency
OCV98 CPPFES3024 Inspect and maintain portable foam-generating equipment 30 Unit of competency
OCW27 CPPFES2047 Inspect and test control and indicating equipment 25 Unit of competency
OCV99 CPPFES3038 Inspect, test and maintain portable fire monitors 15 Unit of competency
OCW02 CPPFES3042 Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems 40 Unit of competency
OCW28 CPPFES3045 Install gaseous agent containers and actuators 45 Unit of competency
OCW20 CPPFES3040 Install passive fire and smoke containment systems 40 Unit of competency
OCW15 CPPFES3044 Interpret installation requirements for gaseous fire-suppression systems 30 Unit of competency
OCW10 CPPFES2003 Safely move loads and dangerous goods 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General 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
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
OCO91 CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements 34 Unit of competency
OCE28 BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 50 Unit of competency
OCF18 BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources 15 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OCE33 BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 35 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
OAQ30 BSBXTW301 Work in a team 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D765 CPP30811 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information