Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Fire Systems Design
Diploma of Fire Systems Design
CPC50520
BGE6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/06/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The Diploma of Fire Systems Design reflects and supports the role of fire systems designers who prepare detailed technical designs and documentation for water-based fire suppression systems and/or fire detection and occupant warning systems.
The Diploma of Fire Systems Design also includes a stream qualification for the annual certifier of fire systems.
Fire systems designers may enter the industry from a diverse range of occupations and sectors. They may choose to extend their careers by seeking to undertake subsequent higher education qualifications in related disciplines, including mechanical engineering and fire engineering.
The qualification has common core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for fire systems designers and certifiers, as well as specialist streams for:
water-based systems
detection and warning systems
annual certifiers.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in twelve (12) units of competency:- four (4) core units
- eight (8) elective units.
The elective units are to be chosen as follows.
All units from one of the specialisations (Group A, B or C) must be completed. That is:
- all eight (8) units from Group A Water-based systems, or
- all five (5) units from Group B Detection and warning systems plus 3 additional electives, or
- all four (4) units from Group C Annual certifier plus 4 additional electives.
The additional electives must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Of these, 1 unit can be selected from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at a Diploma or higher AQF level. One unit can be selected from Group Ain the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. The remainder are to come from groups A, B, C or D listed below.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit information on TGA. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCM48 | CPCSFS5001 | Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCM43 | CPCSFS5005 | Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCM47 | CPCSFS5002 | Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group - A Water-based systems elective unit
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM40 | CPCSFS5006 | Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCM37 | CPCSFS5009 | Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCM39 | CPCSFS5007 | Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCM45 | CPCSFS5003 | Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCO66 | CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCM35 | CPCSFS5011 | Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCM36 | CPCSFS5010 | Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCM34 | CPCSFS5013 | Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Detection and warning systems elective units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM38 | CPCSFS5008 | Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCM45 | CPCSFS5003 | Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCO66 | CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCM35 | CPCSFS5011 | Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCM34 | CPCSFS5013 | Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Annual certifier elective units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM33 | CPCSFS5014 | Conduct annual fire systems inspections | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCM32 | CPCSFS5015 | Prepare documentation for annual fire systems inspections | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCR11 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE62 | BSBAUD513 | Report on quality audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - General elective units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP25 | CPCCSV5009 | Assess the impact of fire on building materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCN83 | CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBA98 | BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCE37 | BSBOPS505 | Manage organisational customer service | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE76 | BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCO71 | CPCPCM3024 | Prepare simple drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCO66 | CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCR11 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W713 | CPC50509 | Diploma of Fire Systems Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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