Certificate III in Fire Protection
CPC32820
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
37Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
5Training providers
Dec 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPC32820, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Fire Systems Technician
Industries
Building Trades
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CPC32820 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 37 units: 32 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCPB3015Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
CPCCRI3001Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCST2005Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCPCM2039Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
CPCPCM2041Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM2045Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046Use plumbing hand and power tools
CPCPCM2047Carry out levelling
CPCPCM2048Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPCM2049Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2052Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053Weld using metal arc welding equipment
CPCPCM2054Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM3021Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPCM3022Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
CPCPCM3023Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPCM3024Prepare simple drawings
CPCPFS2021Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
CPCPFS2022Install portable fire equipment
CPCPFS3030Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables
CPCPFS3031Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCPFS3034Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
CPCPFS3036Install special hazard systems
CPCPFS3037Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CPCPFS3038Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CPCPFS3040Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
CPCPFS3041Inspect and test fire pumpsets
CPCPFS3042Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
CPCPFS3043Conduct functional water flow testing
CPCPFS3044Install distribution and range pipes
CPCPFS3045Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
CPCPFS3046Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure
CPCPFS3047Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers
CPCPFS3048Install fixed fire pumpsets
CPCPFS3049Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets
CPCPMS3031Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CPCPWT3025Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3028Install property service
CPCPWT3029Install water pipe systems
CPPCMN2002Participate in workplace safety arrangements
CPPFES2025AInspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
CPPFES2043APrevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
CPPFES2047AInspect and test control and indicating equipment
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CPC32820 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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