Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• be appropriately assertive, e.g. in relation to OHS issues
• establish and use networks
• interpret the needs of team members from clear interaction
• listen to and understand work instructions, directions and feedback
• negotiate responsively, for example own work role and conditions
• read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as OHS requirements
• share information, e.g. with other staff
• speak clearly and directly to relay information
• write for record keeping and documentation

Teamwork

• work as an individual and a team member
• work with diverse individuals and groups
• apply knowledge of own role as part of a team
• identify and use the strengths of other team members
• give feedback

Problem-solving

• apply basic numeracy skills to workplace requirements involving measuring and counting
• develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• show independence and initiative in identifying problems
• solve problems individually or in teams
• apply a range of strategies in problem solving
• use numeracy skills to solve problems, e.g. time management, using resources
• test assumptions and take context into account
• listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues
• resolve client concerns relative to workplace responsibilities

Initiative and enterprise

• adapt to new situations
• be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols
• identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others, e.g. within a team or supervised work context and in line with guidelines
• generate a range of options in response to workplace matters
• translate ideas into action within scope of own work role
• develop innovative solutions within established guidelines, e.g. within a team or supervised work context
• develop a strategic, creative and long-term vision

Planning and organising

• collect, analyse and organise information
• use basic business systems for planning and organising
• be appropriately resourceful
• take limited initiative and make decisions within workplace role and authorised limits
• participate in continuous improvement and planning processes
• work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables
• determine or apply required resources
• allocate people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements
• manage time and priorities
• adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

• be self-motivated in relation to requirements of own work role
• articulate own ideas and vision within a team or supervised work context
• balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements
• monitor and evaluate own performance within a team or supervised work context
• take responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• be open to learning new ideas and techniques
• learn in a range of settings, including informal learning
• participate in ongoing learning
• learn in order to accommodate change
• learn new skills and techniques
• take responsibility for own learning
• contribute to the learning of others, e.g. by sharing information
• apply a range of learning approaches
• develop own learning pathways
• participate in developing own learning plans, e.g. as part of performance management

Technology

• use technology and related workplace equipment
• use basic technology skills to organise data
• adapt to new technology skill requirements
• apply OHS knowledge when using technology

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

• 13 units of competency:

• 7 core units
• 6 elective units.

The elective units are chosen as follows:

• up to 6 units from the elective units listed below
• up to 2 fire industry units from Certificate III qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBWOR202A

Organise and complete daily work activities

CPPCMN2002A

Participate in workplace safety arrangements

CPPCMN2003A

Provide effective client service

CPPFES2004A

Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems

CPPFES2005A

Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

CPPFES2006A

Prepare for installation and servicing operations

CPPFES2007A

Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement

Elective units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

CPCPFS3020A

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

CPCPFS3021A

Inspect and test fire pumpsets

CPPFES2003A

Safely move loads and dangerous goods

CPPFES2010A

Inspect and test fire hose reels

CPPFES2011A

Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets

CPPFES2016A

Inspect, test and maintain delivery lay flat fire hoses

CPPFES2020A

Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets

CPPFES2021A

Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers

CPPFES2025A

Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems

CPPFES2026A

Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems

CPPFES2027A

Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

CPPFES2029A

Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices

CPPFES2035A

Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors

CPPFES2037A

Inspect and test fire hydrant systems

CPPFES2039A

Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems

CPPFES2043A

Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

CPPFES2047A

Inspect and test control and indicating equipment

CPPFES2048A

Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

CPPFES2049A

Conduct recovery, reclaim and fill operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

CPPFES2050A

Monitor storage operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid