Overview

This comprehensive course delivers the required knowledge and skills for persons wishing to become or who currently are fire protection service technicians.

These technicians are responsible for non-trade installations and maintenance of fire protection systems throughout Australia and may specialise in one or more areas of equipment or systems such as:

• inspect and test fire protection equipment in the field such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels and fire hydrants.
• inspect, test and maintain pre-engineered fire suppression systems on vehicles and equipment.
• maintain, test and refill extinguishers in a workshop environment.

• inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems.
• recover, fill and store scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.
• inspect, test and maintain passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.
• inspect and test fire detection and warning systems.

Units of Study

To successfully complete this qualification you must complete 13 units of competency; 7 core units and 6 elective units.

Core Units

• BSBOPS203   Deliver a service to customers.
• BSBPEF202   Plan and apply time management.
• CPPCMN2002   Participate in workplace safety arrangements.
• CPPFES2004   Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems.
• CPPFES2005   Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.
• CPPFES2006   Prepare for installation and servicing operations.
• CPPFES2007   Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement.

Elective Units

• CPPFES2003   Safely move loads and dangerous goods.
• CPPFES2010   Inspect and test fire hose reels.
• CPPFES2011   Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets.
• CPPFES2016   Inspect, test and maintain delivery lay flat fire hoses.
• CPPFES2020   Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
• CPPFES2021   Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers.
• CPPFES2025   Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems.
• CPPFES2026   Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems.
• CPPFES2027   Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems.
• CPPFES2029   Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices.
• CPPFES2035   Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors.
• CPPFES2037   Inspect and test fire hydrant systems.
• CPPFES2039   Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.
• CPPFES2043   Apply regulations to prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions.
• CPPFES2047   Inspect and test control and indicating equipment.
• CPPFES2048   Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.
• CPPFES2049   Conduct recovery, reclaim and refill operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.
• CPPFES2050   Monitor storage operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.
• CPCPFS3040   Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems.
• CPCPFS3041   Inspect and test fire pumpsets.

Our Units of Competency are delivered in three ways, by distance education, face-to-face classes and on-the-job training.

This qualification and units of competency assists in meeting the requirements of the following:

• Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS).
• Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGG) Extinguishing Agents Handling License (EAHL).
• Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Fire Occupational License.
• South Australia Consumer and Business Services – Restricted License.
• Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Fire Protection Licensing.

Enrolment

Students may enrol in this course any time and start studying straight away!

Download your Enrolment Form today:

CPP20521 Enrolment Form

All this for only $3050.00.

Face-to-Face Classes: Sydney.

Completion Time Limit: 1 Year from Enrolment.

RPL/RCC: If you have prior learning or current competencies in the fire service sector, contact us to discuss the option of RPL/RCC.

Nationally Recognised Award: CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.

Corporate Training:

If your organisation is interested in having this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact us to discuss face-to-face delivery options Australia Wide.

Call us today on 1300 72 1444 to discuss your requirements now.