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This qualification educates students in the development of technical designs and documentation for fire suppression systems and meets the requirements of the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC).
Efficient, safe and functional fire systems only occur when they have been well designed. Designing fire systems includes detailing the installation requirements, testing and commissioning schedules, quality control checklists etc, which are all aligned to Australian regulatory requirements.
The hours to completion are dependent on the stream chosen. It is expected participants will be required to engage in learning for up to 24 months.
Fire Industry Training (FiT) delivers this course through distance learning using a combination of blended learning, workplace-based learning and submission of project work. Once all learning requirements have been achieved the student will be required to complete the associated assessment tools.
To be awarded the Qualification, students are required to successfully complete the following 12 units of competency (4 core and 8 elective units chosen by FiT after consultation with industry experts):
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5001 | Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects | C | 1-4 |
| CPCSFS5002 | Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements | C | 5-8 |
| CPCSFS5005 | Research and evaluate fire systems technologies and components | C | 9-14 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | C | 15-16 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5003 | Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects | E | 17-20 |
| CPCSFS5006 | Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems | E | 21-32 |
| CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | E | 17-32 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5007 | Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems | E | 33-40 |
| CPCSFS5009 | Create detailed designs for fire systems’ water supplies | E | 40-51 |
| CPCSFS5010 | Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems | E | 52-57 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5011 | Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes | E | 58-63 |
| CPCSFS5013 | Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects | E | 64-71 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5001 | Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects | C | 1-4 |
| CPCSFS5002 | Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements | C | 5-8 |
| CPCSFS5005 | Research and evaluate fire systems technologies and components | C | 9-14 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | C | 15-16 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5003 | Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects | E | 17-20 |
| CPCSFS5006 | Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems | E | 21-32 |
| CPCPCM4013 | Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software | E | 17-32 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5007 | Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems | E | 33-40 |
| CPCSFS5009 | Create detailed designs for fire systems’ water supplies | E | 40-51 |
| CPCSFS5010 | Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems | E | 52-57 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective | Weeks |
| CPCSFS5011 | Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes | E | 58-63 |
| CPCSFS5013 | Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects | E | 64-71 |
Students with relevant industry experience or who hold one or more units of competency delivered in this course and who can demonstrate experience within the last two years, are encouraged to discuss the matter with FiT, as formal recognition may shorten the duration of the course.
FiT are offering Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in the first instance to the experienced Fire Systems Designer community of NSW. This is an assessment only process designed to provide a quality outcome to the participants and community, through a rigorous assessment of every facet of Fire Systems Design.
The Assessments are aimed at putting into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained during your training sessions. They form the evidence that will be generated by you, gathered by your Assessor and then used to make an overall judgement about whether you are ‘Competent’ or ‘Not Competent.
Evidence for assessment in this Qualification is gathered through a range of tasks, including:
Assessments may be conducted in your workplace or a simulated environment (ie training centre) at the time agreed to by you, your Assessor and your Supervisor (if applicable).
On successful completion of CPC50520 Diploma of Fire Systems Design, students will be awarded a Qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially completed the Diploma.
This qualification offers pathways into industry specific short course or a higher level qualification designed to maximise employability.
FiT offers a range of accredited and non-accredited courses which do not attract government funding. Eligible individuals may attract industry or employee fund subsidies. As these arrangements vary from state to state and according to an individual’s circumstances, please contact FiT to discuss these options.
Full Qualification upfront payment upon submission of enrolment $1,500, with the balance paid in instalments at the commencement of each new unit.
RPL Application upfront payment upon submission of enrolment $1,500, with the balance paid throughout the year (individualised payment schedules will be provided)
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