PRICE – $2,830 pp
Now – $1,850 pp
Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Overview
This qualification applies to fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installations and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.
Duration: Four days of face-to-face training plus online learning and a workplace logbook
Cost: Contact Client Services for more information
Components: Thirteen (13) units of competency
Location: Perth WA
Pre-requisites: As per Entry Requirements
CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Course Overview
This qualification is practical and applies to individuals who wish either to have career as a fire protection technician or acquire the skills for non-trade installations and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.
Attractive to employers, the qualification CPP20521 assists to reduce the compliance costs by managing their compliance internally.
Graduates of CPP20521 also have an opportunity to start their own business as a fire protection technician.
PTI prides itself as an industry leader within Western Australia in the delivery of this qualification.
The CPP20521 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing is delivered over five (5) individually delivered modules:
- Module One – Introduction to Fire Protection
- Module Two – Deliver a Quality Service
- Module Three – Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Module Four – Vehicle Fire Suppression Servicing
- Module Five – Demonstrate First Attack Fire Fighting Equipment
This qualification provides successful graduates with an educational pathway to the qualification CPP30821 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.
FEES
The total course fees are $1,850.
The total course fees are divided into the following payments:
- eLearning – $1,250
- Face-to-face – $600
To secure your place on the course, you will only be required to pay for the eLearning. Once you are ready to book into one of our face-to-face classes to finish off your training, you will be required to pay the final instalment.
WORKPLACE LOGBOOK
Following the course, participants will need to complete a workplace logbook to demonstrate the transfer of skills from training to the workplace. As per the assessment requirements, students will need to complete the following logbook tasks to achieve competency:
- Inspecting and testing 18 fire hose reels at a minimum of 4 different locations (5 hose reels in a recess, cupboard or cabinet)
- Inspections and testing on 4 fire blankets
- Inspections and testing on 5 fire extinguishers.
- Testing and maintaining 2 non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems and replacing one component each within the extinguishing systems and detection systems with approved replacement componentry
- Six-Monthly/Yearly inspection and test procedures on 14 fire hydrant systems installed across nine different locations
- The Appropriate documentation should be attached as evidence of tasks, e.g. service register, inspection report, JHA. etc.
- The logbook is to be signed off by a supervisor.
Core Units
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
CPPCMN2002 Participate in workplace safety arrangements
BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers
CPPFES2004 Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
CPPFES2006 Prepare for installation and servicing operations
CPPFES2007 Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement
Elective Units
CPPFES2010 Inspect and test fire hose reels
CPPFES2011 Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets
CPPFES2020 Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets
CPPFES2027 – Inspect, test, and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
CPPFES2037 Inspect and test fire hydrant systems
CPPFES2043 Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
Communication
Participants are required to speak and write in English along with good literacy and numeracy skills.
Assessors are able to provide additional support to participants as requested. If specialised support, such as an interpreter, is required, further costs may be incurred.
Physical capacity
Participants must be physically able to conduct good manual handling techniques. You should be able to safely pick up 15-20kg and conduct 10 minutes of mild continuous exercise.
Drivers License
Have a valid or the equivalent of an Australian drivers license.
Policy
Notification of cancellation or transfer
All cancellations, transfers, or variations to face to face course bookings must be received in writing by emailing Client Services.
Cancellations – a student withdraws from a course.
| Minimum Notice Periods *where “working days” means Monday to Friday | |||
| Course Type | Full Refund of Course Fee | 50% Refund of Course Fee | No Refund of Course Fee |
| Half or full day courses | 2 working days | Not applicable | <2 working days |
| Longer courses (2+ days) | 7 working days | 4-6 working days | <3 working days |
| Online courses | If course not commenced | Not applicable | Once course commenced |
Transfers – a student changes to a different course date.
| Minimum Notice Periods *where “working days” means Monday to Friday | |||
| Course Type | No Charge | 50% Refund of Course Fee | 100% Charge of Course Fee |
| Half or full day courses | 2 working days | Not applicable | <2 working days |
| Longer courses (2+ days) | 7 working days | 4-6 working days | <3 working days |
Substitutions – a student is no longer able to attend and the employer sends another person instead.
An alternate learner may be substituted for a face-to-face course prior to the commencement of a course at no additional cost.
(Applies if there is no prerequisite online component)
Non-attendance
If a learner fails to attend a course, no refund will be payable. A voicemail message on PTI answering service, outside of business hours on the day before the course, is not accepted as a notification of cancellation.
If a learner is sick on the day of their course and can support this with a medical certificate, they will be transferred to an alternate date at no charge.
If the learner has failed to attend due to any other reason no refund will be payable, but a course transfer may be granted at the discretion of the Administration Manager.
Course Cancellation by PTI
In the event that PTI, or any third party delivering training and assessment on its behalf, closes, cancels, or ceases to deliver for any reason, a course or part of a course that a learner is enrolled in, a refund of fees paid for services not provided will be given to the learner by PTI. Learners who have already been assessed as competent for some units will be issued a Statement of Attainment for these units and the costs of issuing the Statement(s), including training, assessment and administration fees, will be deducted from the refund total.
PTI also reserves the right to cancel any course if insufficient registrations are received. Should this occur, those who registered will be notified and their course fees refunded in full or they will be transferred to another course. PTI will not be liable for any claims arising from course cancellation.
Exceptional Circumstances
PTI aims to be flexible and accommodating and recognises that in some cases there are exceptional circumstances where a charge may not be incurred. This discretion applies to cancellations, transfers, and non-attendance, as listed above. Exceptional circumstances could include serious illness or injury, death in the family.