Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Fire Protection

Certificate III in Fire Protection

Qualification
National Code:
CPC32808
State Code:
W604
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
09/09/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
760
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2011 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
33 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:
31 compulsory units plus
2 elective units
1. Compulsory Units

All 31 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9636 CPCPCM2011A Apply first aid in the workplace 24 Unit of competency
W9627 CPCPCM2002A Carry out interactive workplace communication 12 Unit of competency
W9632 CPCPCM2007A Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
W9628 CPCPCM2003A Carry out OHS requirements 32 Unit of competency
W9665 CPCPFS2001A Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems 52 Unit of competency
W9633 CPCPCM2008A Cut and join sheet metal 16 Unit of competency
W9634 CPCPCM2009A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
W9676 CPCPFS3010A Design pre-calculated fire sprinkler systems 24 Unit of competency
W9667 CPCPFS3001A Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems 16 Unit of competency
W9643 CPCPCM3003A Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 8 Unit of competency
W9708 CPCPMS3001A Fabricate and install steel pressure piping 52 Unit of competency
W9669 CPCPFS3003A Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment 24 Unit of competency
W9630 CPCPCM2005A Handle and store plumbing materials 12 Unit of competency
W9861 PRMPFES47A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment 23 Unit of competency
S4455 PRMPFES25B Inspect and test gaseous fire suppression systems 23 Unit of competency
W9670 CPCPFS3004A Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms 60 Unit of competency
W9668 CPCPFS3002A Install distribution and range pipes 48 Unit of competency
W9673 CPCPFS3007A Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems 54 Unit of competency
W9672 CPCPFS3006A Install special hazard systems 24 Unit of competency
W9762 CPCPWT3005A Install water pump sets 8 Unit of competency
W9765 CPCPWT3008A Install water service 8 Unit of competency
W9635 CPCPCM2010A Mark out materials 16 Unit of competency
W9858 PRMPFES43A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions 30 Unit of competency
W9629 CPCPCM2004A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities 12 Unit of competency
W9675 CPCPFS3009A Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers 40 Unit of competency
W9674 CPCPFS3008A Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations 36 Unit of competency
W9671 CPCPFS3005A Test fire protection systems for pressure 8 Unit of competency
W9631 CPCPCM2006A Use plumbing hand and power tools 16 Unit of competency
W9638 CPCPCM2013A Weld using arc welding equipment 8 Unit of competency
W9637 CPCPCM2012A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment 8 Unit of competency
W9626 CPCPCM2001A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector 16 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two units to be completed

The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9642 CPCPCM3002A Weld plastic pipe using fusion method 8 Unit of competency
W9640 CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W074 BCP30503 Certificate III in Fire Protection Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D415 CPC32811 Certificate III in Fire Protection Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a representation of CPC32808 taken from the Construction, Plumbing Services and Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. The program was created in STARS on 9/9/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.

Entry Requirements
No information
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