Qualification details

Version

Comment

1

Revised qualification deemed not equivalent to CPC32812

• four core units revised resulting in non-equivalence and changes to codes:

• CPCPFS3044A Install distribution and range pipes
• CPCPFS3045A Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
• CPCPFS3046A Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure
• CPCPFS3047A Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers

• two new units added to elective pool:

• CPCPFS3048A Install fixed fire pumpsets
• CPCPFS3049A Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets

• pathways information added

2

Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for:

RIICCM210A to RIICCM210D

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in installing, testing and maintaining fire protection systems.

Occupational titles may include:

• Fire protection systems technician.

The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as fire protection specialist units of competency.

The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

Communication 

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

• Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including safety data sheets (SDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans, drawings and specifications
• Schedules
• Load tables
• Designs
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Uses industry-accepted visual communications, including hand signals
• Reports and records routine workplace and regulatory information, including test data
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks
• Produces drawings and sketches

Teamwork 

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Works with others to plan and sequence tasks
• Identifies and uses the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Participates in workplace meetings

Problem solving 

• Responds effectively to hazards, risks, emergencies and first aid situations
• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial actions and/or reports to supervisor
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
• Tests systems, components and services
• Locates and repairs gas leaks
• Assesses roof work site safety

Initiative and enterprise 

• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Designs pre-calculated fire sprinkler systems
• Determines requirements for installations

Planning and organising 

• Prepares work area
• Identifies and obtains necessary documentation
• Collects, analyses and organises workplace information
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Carries out site inspections
• Determines material quantity requirements and conformity to requirements
• Coordinates delivery of materials
• Determines installation requirements
• Fabricates and installs systems and components
• Installs water services, pumps and meters
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management 

• Recognises obligations and accepts responsibility for own work and safety
• Recognises quality requirements and completes work to expected standard
• Identifies personal career development needs and sets own and team work goals
• Participates in workplace induction
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment
• Seeks support to improve work performance

Learning 

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
• Participates in workplace induction

Technology 

• Uses electricity and electrical equipment safely
• Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
• Identifies technological trends that may affect the plumbing and services sector
• Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on tools and equipment
• Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 37 units of competency:

• 31 core units
• 6 elective units.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units  

CPCPCM2039A

Carry out interactive workplace communication

CPCPCM2040A

Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities

CPCPCM2041A

Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector

CPCPCM2043A

Carry out WHS requirements

CPCPCM2045A

Handle and store plumbing materials

CPCPCM2046A

Use plumbing hand and power tools

CPCPCM2047A

Carry out levelling

CPCPCM2048A

Cut and join sheet metal

CPCPCM2049A

Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment

CPCPCM2050A

Mark out materials

CPCPCM2052A

Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment

CPCPCM2053A

Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment

CPCPCM3023A

Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping

CPCPFS2021A

Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems

CPCPFS3030A

Design pre-calculated fire sprinkler systems

CPCPFS3031A

Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems

CPCPFS3034A

Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms

CPCPFS3036A

Install special hazard systems

CPCPFS3037A

Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems

CPCPFS3038A

Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations

CPCPFS3044A

Install distribution and range pipes

CPCPFS3045A

Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment

CPCPFS3046A

Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure

CPCPFS3047A

Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers

CPCPMS3031A

Fabricate and install steel pressure piping

CPCPWT3025A

Install water pumpsets

CPCPWT3028A

Install water services

CPPFES2025A

Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems

CPPFES2043A

Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

CPPFES2047A

Inspect and test control and indicating equipment

HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support

Elective units  

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCPB3015A

Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems

CPCCRI3001A

Operate personnel and materials hoists

CPCCST2005A

Carry out load slinging of off-site materials

CPCPCM2054A

Carry out simple concreting and rendering

CPCPCM2055A

Work safely on roofs

CPCPCM3021A

Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

CPCPCM3022A

Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method

CPCPFS2022A

Install portable fire equipment

CPCPFS3040A

Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems

CPCPFS3041A

Inspect and test fire pumpsets

CPCPFS3042A

Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

CPCPFS3043A

Conduct functional water flow testing

CPCPFS3048A

Install fixed fire pumpsets

CPCPFS3049A

Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets

CPCPWT3029A

Install water pipe systems

CPCPWT3030A

Install home fire sprinkler systems

CPPCMN2002A

Participate in workplace safety arrangements

CPPFES2006A

Prepare for installation and servicing operations

RIICCM210D

Install trench support