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RPL - Inspect & Test SKILL SETS

VIC restricted class & SA Registration requirements

OVERVIEW

NATIONAL DELIVERY

Fire Industry Training (FiT) is pleased to announce the released of our redesigned Recognition of Prior Learning tailored to meet South Australia ‘test & inspect’ registration and Victorian ‘restricted classes’ in Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel testing requirements.

Duration & Structure

Applicants will be required to successfully demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

The steps in completing a successful RPL application consists of:

  1. Contact FiT
  2. Provide evidence of experience
  3. Complete online Assessment
  4. Undertake the 2-day Practical Assessment.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN – The ‘General test & inspect registration’ units
(which covers the ‘Hydrant & Hose Reel’ units, indicated with “*”):

  • *CPPCMN2002 Participate in workplace safety arrangements
  • *CPPFES2004 Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
  • *CPPFES2006 Prepare for installation and servicing operations
  • *CPPFES2010 Inspect and test fire hose reels
  • *CPPFES2037 Inspect and test fire hydrant systems
  • CPCPFS3040 Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
  • CPCPFS3041 Inspect and test fire pumpsets.

VICTORIAN – ‘Fire Protection restricted to the routine servicing of UNPUMPED HYDRANTS and valves (ongoing restricted class)’ units:

  • CPPCMN2002 Participate in workplace safety arrangements
  • CPPFES2004 Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
  • CPPFES2006 Prepare for installation and servicing operations
  • CPPFES2037 Inspect and test fire hydrant systems
  • CPCPFS3043 Conduct functional water flow testing.


OR the ‘Fire Protection restricted to the routine servicing of Fire HOSE REELS (ongoing restricted class)’ units:

  • CPPCMN2002 Participate in workplace safety arrangements
  • CPPFES2004 Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
  • CPPFES2006 Prepare for installation and servicing operations
  • CPPFES2010 Inspect and test fire hose reels.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must currently be working in the industry, with 2-years continuous documented experience conducting routine servicing.
You must have access to provide evidence in performing the following work:

  • Declaration by employer
  • Service records:
    Unpumped Hydrants-
    6-monthly servicing – completion of at least 20 service jobs at 10 different locations
    Annual servicing – completion of 20 service jobs at 10 different sites.
    Fire Hose Reels-
    6-monthly servicing – completion of service jobs at 20 different sites OR 100 service jobs
    Annual servicing – completion of service jobs at 20 different sites OR 100 service jobs.
  • Resume
  • White Card / Construction Induction Card
  • Certified copies of any Qualifications
  • Site Induction records
  • Toolbox talk attendance records
  • Knowledge around fire protection equipment identification and routine service of the chosen item you’re seeking RPL in.

Qualification & STATEMENT

On successful completion of a unit of competency, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment.

Pathways & Career Opportunities

Graduates may be eligible to apply for state specific Fire Protection licenses.

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 in South Australia & Victoria
  • 14 weeks (average)
  • Part-time, Face-to-face & distance learning
  • NFIA Members $1400
    Non-NFIA Member $1750
    (VBA exam $285)

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