Overview
This course is designed to support fire protection technicians responsible for regularly inspecting, testing and maintaining of pre-engineered fire-suppression systems.
Duration: 6 hour workshop
Cost: $450 per person
Components: Face-to-face intensive training and assessment
Location: Perth WA
Pre-requisites: as per entry requirements
CPPFES2027 Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire suppression systems
Course Overview
This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for regularly inspecting, testing and maintaining pre-engineered, foam, wet chemical, powder or water mist fire-suppression systems. This unit does not apply to any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state and territory regulations).
The CPPFES2027 Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire suppression systems is delivered as follows:
6 hour workshop comprised of face-to-face training with theory and practical assessments in a classroom setting. Throughout the workshop participants will be exposed to simulate workplace practical’s preparing to conduct fire equipment inspection.
To meet the assessment requirements in full, participants will need to complete a workplace logbook post-course to demonstrate transfer of skills. This includes the inspection, testing and maintenance of two non-gaseous systems, using different extinguishing agents and completing the following maintenance activities for each system:
- replacing the agent and recharging the system to operational condition
- replacing one component within the extinguishing system with approved replacement componentry
- replacing one component within the detection system with approved replacement componentry.
Additional training to help the participant meet the requirements of the course will be available. Participants will receive support during the course as needed. PTI also makes themselves available to the students for workplace support within the scope of training. There may be an extra cost associated.
CPPFES2027 Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire suppression systems
Communication
Participants are required to speak and write in English along with good literacy and numeracy skills. Participants will need to be able to read and write detailed reports. The ability to communicate complex skills to other participants is a requirement to meet the course requirements.
Participants needing support will receive the needed help. Extra support may incur further costs to the participant.
Physical capacity
Have a good level of fitness to be able to conduct good manual handling techniques. You should be able to safely pick up 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.