Certificate III in Fire Protection – Apprenticeship Pathway

CPC32820

Certificate III in Fire Protection - Apprenticeship Pathway

OVERVIEW

NATIONAL DELIVERY

Fire Industry Training (FiT) offers this qualification exclusively as an apprenticeship to registered Sprinkler Fitting Apprentices. Our CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection – Apprenticeship Pathway program covers the knowledge required in all aspects of installation and maintenance of fire protection systems in both domestic and commercial buildings.

DURATION & STRUCTURE

The apprenticeship has a nominal completion of four years. FiT delivers the qualification (according to an agreed Training Plan) over three years of Trade School attendance. The schooling is face-to-face, part-time, with regular attendance blocks and is supported by integrated eLearning.

There are a selected number of safety related units of competency and First Aid training delivered and assessed in the first year of training by our partner RTO, CEPUTEC (RTO #4612) who are a specialist Workplace Health and Safety organisation.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The units of competency represent the core and electives selected by FiT, following consultation with industry representatives and regulatory authorities. For a student to be awarded this qualification, they must successfully complete all 37 units of competency (32 core and 5 elective units): NOTE: In Victoria there are an additional 5 units of competency required to be eligible for registration with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) (formerly the Victorian Building Authority).

First Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPCM2039*	Carry out interactive workplace communication	C
CPCPCM2040	Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials	C
CPCPCM2041*	Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector	C
CPCPCM2043*	Carry out WHS requirements	C
CPCPCM2045*	Handle and store plumbing materials	C
CPCPCM2046	Use plumbing hand and power tools	C
CPCPCM2047	Carry out levelling	C
CPCPCM2048	Cut and join sheet metal	E
CPCPCM3023	Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping	C
CPCPCM3024	Prepare simple drawings	E
CPCPFS2022	Install portable fire equipment	E
CPCPFS3044	Install distribution and range pipes	C
CPCPFS3045	Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment	C

*These units are delivered by the approved third-party training provider CEPUTEC on behalf of FiT. All students remain enrolled with FiT for the full qualification, with the final Statement of Attainment and Qualification issued by FiT (even when individual units are delivered by the third-party). FiT manages the enrolment (no separate enrolment required), scheduling, and assessment reporting process for all third-party units.

Second Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPFS2021	Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems	C
CPCPFS3031	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems	C
CPCPFS3034	Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms	C
CPCPFS3036	Install special hazard systems	C
CPCPFS3037	Install residential life safety sprinkler systems	C
CPCPFS3038	Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations	C
CPCPFS3047	Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers	C
CPCPFS3048	Install fixed fire pumpsets	C
CPCPWT3025	Install water pumpsets	E
CPCPWT3028	Install property service	C
CPCPWT3029	Install water pipe systems	E
CPPFES2043A	Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions	C
CPCPFS3046	Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure	C

Third Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPCM2049	Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment	C
CPCPCM2052	Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment	C
CPCPCM2053	Weld using metal arc welding equipment	C
CPCPFS3030	Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables	C
CPCPFS3040	Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems	C
CPCPFS3041	Inspect and test fire pumpsets	C
CPCPFS3042	Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems	C
CPCPFS3043	Conduct functional water flow testing	C
CPCPMS3031	Fabricate and install steel pressure piping	C
CPPFES2025A	Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems	C
CPPFES2047A	Inspect and test control and indicating equipment	C

First Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPCM2039*	Carry out interactive workplace communication	C
CPCPCM2040	Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials	C
CPCPCM2041*	Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector	C
CPCPCM2043*	Carry out WHS requirements	C
CPCPCM2045*	Handle and store plumbing materials	C
CPCPCM2046	Use plumbing hand and power tools	C
CPCPCM2047	Carry out levelling	C
CPCPCM2048	Cut and join sheet metal	E
CPCPCM3023	Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping	C
CPCPCM3024	Prepare simple drawings	E
CPCPFS2022	Install portable fire equipment	E
CPCPFS3044	Install distribution and range pipes	C
CPCPFS3045	Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment	C

*These units are delivered by the approved third-party training provider CEPUTEC on behalf of FiT.
All students remain enrolled with FiT for the full qualification, with the final Statement of Attainment and Qualification issued by FiT (even when individual units are delivered by the third-party). FiT manages the enrolment (no separate enrolment required), scheduling, and assessment reporting process for all third-party units.

Second Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPFS2021	Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems	C
CPCPFS3031	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems	C
CPCPFS3034	Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms	C
CPCPFS3036	Install special hazard systems	C
CPCPFS3037	Install residential life safety sprinkler systems	C
CPCPFS3038	Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations	C
CPCPFS3047	Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers	C
CPCPFS3048	Install fixed fire pumpsets	C
CPCPWT3025	Install water pumpsets	E
CPCPWT3028	Install property service	C
CPCPWT3029	Install water pipe systems	E
CPPFES2043A	Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions	C
CPCPFS3046	Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure	C

Third Year

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CPCPCM2049	Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment	C
CPCPCM2052	Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment	C
CPCPCM2053	Weld using metal arc welding equipment	C
CPCPFS3030	Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables	C
CPCPFS3040	Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems	C
CPCPFS3041	Inspect and test fire pumpsets	C
CPCPFS3042	Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems	C
CPCPFS3043	Conduct functional water flow testing	C
CPCPMS3031	Fabricate and install steel pressure piping	C
CPPFES2025A	Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems	C
CPPFES2047A	Inspect and test control and indicating equipment	C

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You must be employed and registered as an Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter prior to commencing this qualification with FiT. There are no additional formal course entry requirements or pre-requisites but apprentices without Construction Induction Card will be expected to attain it.

It is recommended that students are able to demonstrate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Students will be expected to have access to:

Computer
Internet
National Construction Code
Australian Fire Standards

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING & CREDIT TRANSFER

Students with relevant industry experience or who hold one or more units of competency delivered by FiT in this qualification and who can demonstrate experience within the last two years, are encouraged to discuss the matter with FiT.

QUALIFICATION & STATEMENT

On successful completion of CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection – Apprenticeship Pathway, students will be awarded a qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete the Certificate.

PATHWAYS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This qualification offers pathways into industry specific short course or a higher level qualification.

Graduates in this qualification are eligible to apply for registration/occupational license as a Sprinkler Fitter with their state regulator. Students are advised to confirm the registration/licensing requirements in their state or territory, as some states may require additional requirements for registration/licensing.

FEES, PAYMENTS & GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Each state and territory has its own rules relating to eligibility and table of subsidies eligible persons will pay. See our page RTO Information for full details of the fees & payable.

Interested in finding out more?

If you would like more information or are interested in applying for this course, send us your enquiry today.

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Course at a glance

Delivered Nationally
Three-years Trade School attendance
Part-time, consisting of 4 x 2 weekly
attendance blocks per year
Eligible individuals can attend this course using State or Territory funding. See our page RTO Information for full details of the fees payable.

CPC32820