Certificate III in Fire Protection Control

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain fire protection systems in multiple, commercial and industrial premises.


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 370 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC022B

Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities

60

add topic UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEE108A

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for ELV circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE119A

Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits

40

add topic UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

20

add topic UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEH102A

Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH161A

Position and terminate fire detection and warning system apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEH162A

Verify compliance and functionality of fire protection installations

60

add topic UEENEEH163A

Enter and verify programs in preparation for commissioning fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEK142A

Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

20

add topic CPPFES2043A

Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

10

Total points in core

690

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 370 points from the following groups:

Group

Minimum points

Maximum points

A

Imported and Common Elective Units

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

170

B

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

200

370

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 170

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

add topic CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic HLTCPR211A

Perform CPR

10

add topic HLTFA311A

Apply first aid

10

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 170 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

Complete units to a minimum weighting of 200

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEEF104A

Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling

40

add topic UEENEEF105A

Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling

40

add topic UEENEEH111A

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH164A

Commission commercial fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEH165A

Find and repair faults in fire protection systems

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor control devices

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEM024A

Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems gas atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM077A

Install and maintain the integrity of fixed gas detection equipment

20

add topic UEENEEM080A

Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area

20

add topic UEENEEP013A

Disconnect /reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring

60

add topic UEENEEP018A

Locate and rectify faults in low voltage control devices using set procedures

20

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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