Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing - CPP30821

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3990

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Description

This is a qualification for fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation, commissioning and complex servicing of fire protection systems or for supervision of fire protection services work.

At Certificate III level, fire protection technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain types of systems, such as:

installing and commissioning pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

installing gaseous fire-suppression system containers and actuators

conducting complex servicing of fire protection systems.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to fire protection inspection and testing in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

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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.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

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.

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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.

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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.

Property Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Property Services .

Stream

Fire Protection Equipment/Systems

Certificate II

Fire Services Technician

Certificate III

Portable Fire Equipment Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Real Estate & Strata Management

Security

Surveying & Spatial Information Services

Waste Management

Cleaning Operations

Pest Management

Building Design, Accessibility & Sustainability

Pool & Spa Services

Certificate II

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.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

16 units of competency:

6 core units

10 elective units.

For the elective units:

a minimum of 4 units must be selected from Group A

up to 4 units may be selected from Group B

up to 4 vocationally relevant fire industry units may be selected from Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in the current versions of the following Training Packages:

CPP Property Services Training Package

CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Core units
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities
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 Group A: Fire protection inspection and testing electives
CPPFES2003	Safely move loads and dangerous goods
CPPFES2047	Inspect and test control and indicating equipment
CPPFES3024	Inspect and maintain portable foam-generating equipment
CPPFES3032	Conduct enclosure integrity testing
CPPFES3038	Inspect, test and maintain portable fire monitors
CPPFES3040	Install passive fire and smoke containment systems
CPPFES3042	Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
CPPFES3044	Interpret installation requirements for gaseous fire-suppression systems
CPPFES3045	Install gaseous agent containers and actuators
CPPFES3046	Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuators
CPCPFS3042*	Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
CPCPFS3043*	Conduct functional water flow testing

Group B: General electives
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBLDR301	Support effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS301	Maintain business resources
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBSTR301	Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBWHS311	Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBXTW301	Work in a team
CPCPCM2043	Carry out WHS requirements
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

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