Diploma of Fire Systems Design - CPC50520

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: Not available

No training providers have entered fees on My Skills for this course.

Please contact individual training providers directly to compare course fees.

Average Course Duration: 2 Years

2 Years is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 1 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Australian Apprenticeships

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship. The fee and duration of an Australian Apprenticeship may differ in each state or territory – view more details.

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.

Want to see Training Providers who offer this course?

Search All Training Providers

Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

Learn more

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

43.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.5%

Managers

12.2%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

66.1%

Construction

10.2%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

5.7%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

Learn More

JobTrainer

If you are leaving school or looking for work, you may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer.

For information on courses and occupations that may be available in your region, please select your state or territory.

Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Learn More

Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Construction, Plumbing and Services Career Pathway

Diploma of Fire Systems Design is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Construction, Plumbing and Services.

Stream

Fire Protection

Building & Construction Surveying & Management

Certificate II

Certificate III

Fire Systems Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Wall & Floor Tiling

Plastering

Painting & Decorating

Carpentry

Joinery, Stairs & Shop Fitting

Stone Work

Signage

Concreting & Steelfixing

Demolition

Rigging & Scaffolding

Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Roofing

Swimming Pools and Spas

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 12 units of competency:

4 core units

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 8 units from Group A Water-based systems, or

all 5 units from Group B Detection and warning systems plus 3 additional electives, or

all 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 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
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCSFS5001	Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects
CPCSFS5002	Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements
CPCSFS5005	Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components

Group - A Water-based systems elective unit
CPCPCM4013	Produce 2D architectural drawings using design software
CPCSFS5003	Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects
CPCSFS5006	Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems
CPCSFS5007	Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCSFS5009	Create detailed designs for fire systems’ water supplies
CPCSFS5010	Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems
CPCSFS5011	Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes
CPCSFS5013	Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects

Group B - Detection and warning systems elective units
CPCPCM4013	Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
CPCSFS5003	Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects
CPCSFS5008	Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems
CPCSFS5011	Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes
CPCSFS5013	Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects

Group C - Annual certifier elective units
BSBAUD513	Report on a quality audit
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCSFS5014	Conduct annual fire systems certification inspections
CPCSFS5015	Assess documentation for annual fire systems certification inspections

Group D - General elective units
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service stratgies
BSBOPS505	Manage organisational customer services
BSBPMG535	Manage project information and communication
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC5009	Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
CPCCSV5009*	Assess the impact of fire on building materials
CPCPCM3024	Prepare simple sketches and drawings
CPCPCM4013	Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software

Training Providers

View training providers who offer this course and compare their course fees and durations.

Learn more

Need help choosing?

Need help choosing a training provider? Download a factsheet and comparison table to assist you with comparing training providers and making a decision.

Learn more

USI

All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

Learn more

Labour Market

Labour market insights can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job.

Learn more