Certificate III in Fire Protection
This is a trade qualification for installing, testing, servicing and repairing fire protection systems. Work includes fire sprinklers, hydrants and hose reels, fire pumps, control valves and alarms, welding and pressure testing. Fire sprinkler fitters already in the industry could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC32813 Certificate III in Fire Protection (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who install, test or service fire sprinkler and hydrant systems and want a formal trade qualification.
JOB ROLES
- Fire sprinkler fitter tradesperson
- Fire sprinkler fitter
Qualification structure
37 units in total. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: A minimum of 3 elective units must be chosen from those listed below. Up to 2 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below or from any Training Package or accredited course. An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that the unit has a prerequisite. Please check the unit for information on this. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.
Core units
32 units- CPCPCM2045 (has a prerequisite)Handle and store plumbing materials
- CPCPCM2046 (has a prerequisite)Use plumbing hand and power tools
- CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communication
- CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2040 (has a prerequisite)Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
- CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPCM2047 (has a prerequisite)Carry out levelling
- CPCPCM2049 (has a prerequisite)Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM2052 (has a prerequisite)Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM2053 (has a prerequisite)Weld using metal arc welding equipment
- CPCPCM3023 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
- CPCPFS2021 (has a prerequisite)Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
- CPCPFS3030Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables
- CPCPFS3031 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
- CPCPFS3034 (has a prerequisite)Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
- CPCPFS3036 (has a prerequisite)Install special hazard systems
- CPCPFS3037 (has a prerequisite)Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
- CPCPFS3038 (has a prerequisite)Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
- CPCPFS3040Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
- CPCPFS3041Inspect and test fire pumpsets
- CPCPFS3042 (has a prerequisite)Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
- CPCPFS3043 (has a prerequisite)Conduct functional water flow testing
- CPCPFS3044 (has a prerequisite)Install distribution and range pipes
- CPCPFS3045 (has a prerequisite)Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
- CPCPFS3046 (has a prerequisite)Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure
- CPCPFS3047 (has a prerequisite)Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers
- CPCPFS3048 (has a prerequisite)Install fixed fire pumpsets
- CPCPMS3031 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
- CPCPWT3028 (has a prerequisite)Install property service
- CPPFES2025AInspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
- CPPFES2043APrevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
- CPPFES2047AInspect and test control and indicating equipment
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
18 unitsGeneral Electives
- CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms
- CPCCPB3015 (has a prerequisite)Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
- CPCCRI3001Operate personnel and materials hoists
- CPCCST2005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCPCM2054 (has a prerequisite)Carry out simple concreting and rendering
- CPCPCM3021 (has a prerequisite)Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
- CPCPCM3022 (has a prerequisite)Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
- CPCPCM3024Prepare simple drawings
- CPCPCM2048 (has a prerequisite)Cut and join sheet metal
- CPCPFS2022 (has a prerequisite)Install portable fire equipment
- CPCPFS3049 (has a prerequisite)Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets
- CPCPWT3025 (has a prerequisite)Install water pumpsets
- CPCPWT3029 (has a prerequisite)Install water pipe systems
- CPPCMN2002Participate in workplace safety arrangements
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. This is a licenced occupation.
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