Certificate III in Fire Protection - CPC32813

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification is part of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. It provides a trade outcome in installing, testing and maintaining fire protection systems.

Structure

37 units: 31 core
6 elective

Subjects

Carry out levelling
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Conduct functional water flow testing
Handle and store plumbing materials
Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
Design pre-calculated fire sprinkler systems
Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
Operate personnel and materials hoists
Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
Install home fire sprinkler systems
Operate elevated work platforms
Install water pipe systems
Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
Work safely on roofs
Carry out interactive workplace communication
Carry out simple concreting and rendering
Provide basic emergency life support
Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure
Install trench support
Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
Install fixed fire pumpsets
Install water service
Carry out WHS requirements
Install special hazard systems
Participate in workplace safety arrangements
Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
Cut and join sheet metal
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
Prepare for installation and servicing operations
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
Install water pumpsets
Inspect and test fire pumpsets
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
Work safely at heights
Install distribution and range pipes
Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets
Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
Install portable fire equipment
Mark out materials
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
Inspect and test control and indicating equipment
Use plumbing hand and power tools
Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers

Study pathways

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Further information

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.