CPP20511 - Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

This qualification applies to fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.

Fire protection technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain groups of equipment or systems, such as:

inspect and test fire protection equipment in the field

maintain, test and refill extinguishers in the workshop

inspect, test and maintain pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

inspect and test water-based fire-suppression systems

inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems

inspect, test and maintain passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

inspect and test fire detection and warning systems

recover, reclaim, fill and store scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

Subjects


To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 13 units of competency: 7 core units 6 elective units. The elective units are chosen as follows: up to 6 units from the elective units listed below up to 2 fire industry units from Certificate III qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title
BSBWOR202A	Organise and complete daily work activities
CPPCMN2002A	Participate in workplace safety arrangements
CPPCMN2003A	Provide effective client service
CPPFES2004A	Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
CPPFES2005A	Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
CPPFES2006A	Prepare for installation and servicing operations
CPPFES2007A	Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement

Elective units of competency

Unit code	Unit title
CPCPFS3020A	Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
CPCPFS3021A	Inspect and test fire pumpsets
CPPFES2003A	Safely move loads and dangerous goods
CPPFES2010A	Inspect and test fire hose reels
CPPFES2011A	Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
CPPFES2016A	Inspect, test and maintain delivery lay flat fire hoses
CPPFES2020A	Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets
CPPFES2021A	Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers
CPPFES2025A	Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
CPPFES2026A	Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems
CPPFES2027A	Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
CPPFES2029A	Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices
CPPFES2035A	Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors
CPPFES2037A	Inspect and test fire hydrant systems
CPPFES2039A	Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
CPPFES2043A	Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
CPPFES2047A	Inspect and test control and indicating equipment
CPPFES2048A	Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents
CPPFES2049A	Conduct recovery, reclaim and fill operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents
CPPFES2050A	Monitor storage operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents
HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills


Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	be appropriately assertive, e.g. in relation to OHS issues establish and use networks interpret the needs of team members from clear interaction listen to and understand work instructions, directions and feedback negotiate responsively, for example own work role and conditions read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as OHS requirements share information, e.g. with other staff speak clearly and directly to relay information write for record keeping and documentation
Teamwork	work as an individual and a team member work with diverse individuals and groups apply knowledge of own role as part of a team identify and use the strengths of other team members give feedback
Problem-solving	apply basic numeracy skills to workplace requirements involving measuring and counting develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems show independence and initiative in identifying problems solve problems individually or in teams apply a range of strategies in problem solving use numeracy skills to solve problems, e.g. time management, using resources test assumptions and take context into account listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues resolve client concerns relative to workplace responsibilities
Initiative and enterprise	adapt to new situations be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others, e.g. within a team or supervised work context and in line with guidelines generate a range of options in response to workplace matters translate ideas into action within scope of own work role develop innovative solutions within established guidelines, e.g. within a team or supervised work context develop a strategic, creative and long-term vision
Planning and organising	collect, analyse and organise information use basic business systems for planning and organising be appropriately resourceful take limited initiative and make decisions within workplace role and authorised limits participate in continuous improvement and planning processes work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables determine or apply required resources allocate people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements manage time and priorities adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies
Self-management	be self-motivated in relation to requirements of own work role articulate own ideas and vision within a team or supervised work context balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements monitor and evaluate own performance within a team or supervised work context take responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	be open to learning new ideas and techniques learn in a range of settings, including informal learning participate in ongoing learning learn in order to accommodate change learn new skills and techniques take responsibility for own learning contribute to the learning of others, e.g. by sharing information apply a range of learning approaches develop own learning pathways participate in developing own learning plans, e.g. as part of performance management
Technology	use technology and related workplace equipment use basic technology skills to organise data adapt to new technology skill requirements apply OHS knowledge when using technology