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May 2013

Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS)

Class: Inspect and Test

National Seminar

National Seminar May 2013 DRAFT 2

FPAS: Some important terms

ACCREDITATION SCHEME: A non-governmental, voluntary formalised process to recognise

appropriate levels of skill, knowledge competencies (whether in the form of a qualified certification,

other credentials, or on-the-job experience) along with quality assurance components.

QUALIFIED ACCREDITATION: Refers to an individual who holds an approved Certificate II or higher

qualification plus the required units of competency for a specific category of work activities.

EXPERIENCED (TRANSITIONAL) ACCREDITATION: Refers to an individual who has relevant work

experience in the fire protection industry. An Experienced (transitional) applicant may have an existing

is considered complementary to minimum skills required in the fire protection industry.

TRAINEE (TRANSITIONAL) ACCREDITATION: Refers to an individual working under supervision in the

fire protection industry whilst undertaking approved formal learning.

BUSINESS RECOGNITION: Business Recognition will be awarded to business entities that are investing

in the skills, knowledge and experience of those fire protection technicians engaged in the business

and supporting them in achieving individual accreditation.

CLASS: The different types of work undertaken in the fire protection industry. These include design,

install and commission, certify, inspect and test, and maintain.

CATEGORY: The types of fire equipment or fire systems worked on by fire protection technicians.

LEVEL: Routine Level (R) or Complex Level (C) are based on the skills and knowledge required to

work within a category.

FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN: A worker or practitioner who works in the fire protection industry.

INSPECT: To visually examine the components of fire protection systems or equipment to establish

correct settings, physical condition or fitness for purpose.

TEST: To test, after inspecting, by the confirmation of correct function or performance of a

component or system.

ROUTINE (R): Individuals accredited with R in a given category have been deemed competent to

conduct activities up to and including six (6) monthly as described in AS1851-2012.

COMPLEX (C): Individuals accredited with C in a given category have been deemed competent to

conduct those activities for Routine Level (R) and generally those activities conducted annually as

described in AS1851-2012.

Individual Accreditation pathways

Business Recognition pathway

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Sufficient evidence of experience

Trainee (transitional) Accreditation

Limited to working only under direct supervision of an individual who is accredited as Qualified or Experienced (transitional).

Must be enrolled in approved formal learning within six (6) months of making application to the Scheme.

Payment of accreditation fee.

Twenty-four (24) months relevant experience in the fire protection industry

OR

Certificate III qualification + six (6) months experience in the fire protection industry.

Certificate II qualification + twelve (12) months experience in the fire protection industry

OR

Transitional accreditation: expected to be assessed and transition to a Qualified Accreditation within twenty-four (24) months.

A signed undertaking that the business entity will ensure that all fire protection technicians engaged by the business will become accredited within three (3) to forty-eight (48) months (at a rate of no less than 25% of those engaged per year).


Entry prerequisite Conditions to Satisfy Recognition

Engage one (1) or more accredited fire protection technician(s) in each category for which the

business provides a service.

Qualified Accreditation

Conditions to Satisfy Experienced

Conditions to Satisfy Trainee

engages one (1) or more accredited fire protection technicians(s) in that category.

Business Recognition

Entry prerequisite Conditions to Satisfy Qualified

Holds the required Unit(s) of Competency.

Payment of accreditation fee. Certificate II (as a minimum).

Transitional accreditation: expected to be assessed and transition to a Qualified Accreditation within twenty-four (24) months.


Employed by a recognised fire protection company or a group-training scheme that is providing work in

the fire protection industry.

Entry prerequisite

Entry prerequisite

Experienced (transitional) Accreditation

Table 1. Routine and Complex Level frequencies for inspect and test activities based on AS1851-‐2012.


Figure 1

Unit Title Name Category Fire

sprinkler systems

Fire pumpsets

Fire hydrant systems

Fire detection and alarm systems

Gaseous fire

suppress. systems

Pre-‐engineered

fire suppress. systems (non-‐

gaseous)

Portable fire

equipment and fire hose reels

Fire and

smoke doors

Fire seals and

collars

Exit and emergency lighting

Qualified Accreditation: requires an entry prerequisite of Certificate II or higher and the units of competency listed below for each category.

R = Routine Level and C = Complex Level definition in Key below matrix. R C R C R C R C C C C C C C

CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack fire fighting equipment X

CPPFES2010A Inspect and test fire hose reels X

CPPFES2011A Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets X

CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets X

CPPFES2021A Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers X

CPPFES2025A Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire suppression systems X

CPPFES2026A Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems X

CPPFES2027A Inspect, test and maintain non-‐gaseous pre-‐engineered fire suppression systems X

CPPFES2029A Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices X *

CPPFES2035A Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors X

CPPFES2037A Inspect and test fire hydrant systems X X

CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems X

Figure 1

Unit Title Name Category Fire

sprinkler systems

Fire pumpsets

Fire hydrant systems


Gaseous fire

suppress. systems

Pre-‐engineered

fire suppress. systems (non-‐

gaseous)

Portable fire

equipment and fire hose reels

Fire and

smoke doors

Fire seals and

collars


Qualified Accreditation: requires an entry prerequisite of Certificate II or higher and the units of competency listed below for each category.

R = Routine Level and C = Complex Level definition in Key below matrix. R C R C R C R C C C C C C C

CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions X Option

CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment X X X X X

CPCPFS3020A Conduct basic functional testing of water-‐based fire suppression systems X X

CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets X X X

CPCPFS3022A Conduct complex functional testing of water-‐based fire suppression systems X X #

CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing X X

Figure 1. Qualified Accreditation

* Check the availability through FPA Australia. # Unit of competency under review. Key:

R Routine Level: accreditation is for activities conducted up to and including six (6) monthly as described in AS1851-‐2012 and as indicated in Table 1 on page 4. C Complex Level: accreditation includes those activities for Routine Level (R), and generally those activities conducted annually as described in AS1851-‐2012 and as indicated in Table 1 on page 4. X Required qualification or skill set for the category and level of inspection and testing work for accreditation under this Scheme. Option Required unit elective option available in qualification for the category and level of inspection and testing for accreditation under this Scheme.

Core units in Certificate II and Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.

Matrix FPAS National Seminars DRAFT FPA Australia 1300 731 922 www.fpaa.com.au 5 & 6

http://www.fpaa.com.au/

Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) DRAFT

Required Competencies for ten (10) categories in the 'Inspect and Test' Class (Figure 1 matrix on page 5 & 6 in tabular form).

Qualified Accreditation requires an entry prerequisite of Certificate II or higher and the units of competency listed below.

1 Fire sprinkler systems

Old code unit Current code unit

PRMPFES53A CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements R Level

PRMPFES03C CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods R Level

PRMPFES04B CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems R Level

PRMPFES06C CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations R Level

PRMPFES47A CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment R Level

New unit CPCPFS3020A Conduct basic functional testing of water-‐based fire-‐suppression systems R Level

New unit CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets C Level

New unit CPCPFS3022A Conduct complex functional testing of water-‐based fire-‐suppression systems C Level

New unit CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing C Level

2 Fire pumpsets






New unit CPCPFS3021A Inspect and test fire pumpsets R Level New unit CPCPFS3022A Conduct complex functional testing of water-‐based fire-‐suppression systems * C Level

* Under review

3 Fire hydrant systems






PRMPFES37A CPPFES2037A Inspect and test fire hydrant systems R Level

New unit CPCPFS3023A Conduct functional water flow testing C Level

4 Fire detection and alarm systems






PRMPFES47A CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment R Level

New unit CPPFES2029A Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices C Level

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5 Gaseous fire suppression systems DRAFT


PRMPFES53A CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements C Level

PRMPFES03C CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods C Level

PRMPFES04B CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems C Level

PRMPFES06C CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations C Level

PRMPFES25C CPPFES2025A Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-‐suppression systems C Level

PRMPFES43A CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions C Level

PRMPFES47A CPPFES2047A Inspect and test control and indicating equipment C Level

6 Pre-‐engineered fire suppression systems (non-‐gaseous)






PRMPFES27B, 29B, 30B & 31B CPPFES2027A Inspect, test and maintain non-‐gaseous pre-‐engineered fire-‐suppression systems C Level

PRMPFES43A CPPFES2043A Prevent ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions Option

7 Portable fire equipment and fire hose reels





PRMPFES05B CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack fire fighting equipment C Level


PRMPFES10B CPPFES2010A Inspect and test fire hose reels C Level

PRMPFES11B CPPFES2011A Install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets C Level

PRMPFES09B & 20B CPPFES2020A Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets C Level

PRMPFES14C & 21C CPPFES2021A Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers C Level

8 Fire and smoke doors






PRMPFES33A & 35A CPPFES2035A Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors C Level

9 Fire seals and collars






PRMPFES36A & 39A CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems C Level

10 Exit and emergency lighting

Existing code unit New code unit





PRMPFES26B CPPFES2026A Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems C Level

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Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) Example Only DRAFT

Table 3: Indicative Summary of Costs for Inspect and Test Accreditation

Units of competencies for: R Level C Level

Fire sprinkler systems $1,890 $3,345

Fire pumpsets $1,405 $1,890

Fire hydrant systems $1,205 $1,690

Fire detection and alarm systems $1,405 $1,890

Gaseous fire suppression systems $2,090

Pre-‐engineered fire suppression systems (non-‐gaseous) $1,505

Portable fire equipment and fire hose reels $2,290

Fire and smoke doors $1,305

Fire seals and collars $1,305

Exit and emergency lighting $1,205

PLEASE NOTE: These costs represent the maximum costs for attaining competencies for accreditation through FPA Australia. It is considered that costs will be less as: 1. FPAA membership discounts will apply. 2. Many individuals holding required units or appropriate experience can progress directly to assessment therefore saving training costs. 3. Group assessments will be available through FPA Australia via individual quotes that reflect a company's specific needs. 4. The units are included as core units and electives in Certificate II and Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.

These costs do not include fees involved in enrolling in a full Certificate II or Certificate III qualification. 9

Table 4: Indicative Total Cost for Inspect and Test Accreditation for R and C Levels DRAFT

Category

Level R C R C R C R C C C C C C C

CPPCMN2002A $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230

CPPFES2003A $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230

CPPFES2004A $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230

CPPFES2006A $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230

CPPFES2005A $230

CPPFES2010A $285

CPPFES2011A $285

CPPFES2020A $285

CPPFES2021A $285

CPPFES2025A $485

CPPFES2026A $285

CPPFES2027A $385

CPPFES2029A $485

CPPFES2035A $385

CPPFES2037A $285 $285

CPPFES2039A $385

CPPFES2043A $200 Option ($200)

CPPFES2047A $485 $485 $485 $485 $485

CPCPFS3020A $485 $485

CPCPFS3021A $485 $485 $485

CPCPFS3022A $485 $485

CPCPFS3023A $485 $485

TOTAL $1,890 $3,345 $1,405 $1,890 $1,205 $1,690 $1,405 $1,890 $2,090 $1,505 $2,290 $1,305 $1,305 $1,205

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Pre-‐engineered fire suppression systems (non-‐

gaseous)

Portable fire equipment and fire hose reels

Fire and smoke doors

Fire seals and collars


Fire sprinkler systems

Fire pumpsets Fire hydrant systems


Gaseous fire suppression systems

It is proposed to apply the following fees to Individual Accreditation and Business Recognition(GST inclusive).

Application fee: $100 * includes all categories * includes 1st year of accreditation fee

Status change: $44

Yearly renewal $100

Application fee: $400 * One state or Territory (additional State or Territory $200) * includes 1st year of accreditation fee

Status change: $88

Yearly renewal $300

Status change: Border concession:

Level R to Level C One application fee will apply when a businessCategory validation (multiple) provides a service across a state or territory border Experienced / Trainee to Qualified that is within 100 kms from its principal place

of operation.

Ten (10) Categories:

Fire sprinkler systems Fire pumpsetsFire hydrant systems Fire detection and alarm systemsGaseous fire suppression systems Pre-‐engineered fire suppression systemsPortable fire equipment and fire hose reels Fire and smoke doors Fire seals and collarsExit and emergency lighting



Individual

Business

Individuals who successfully complete the accreditation will:

* Receive an accreditation identification card for the class, category and level

for which they are accredited, with a two (2) year expiry date.

* Be listed on the FPA Australia website as an accredited individual with accreditation

details relating to class, category and level (no contact information).

Business entities that successfully complete the business recognition process will:

* Receive a framed recognition certificate for the class, category and level for which recognition is gained.

*

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* Be able to use the FPAS logo on stationery.

* Be entitled to indicate on stationery that the business is recognised in the approved category

or categories for which the business is recognised.

* Be able to use marketing materials to promote business recognition status.


Individual accreditation entitlements

Business recognition entitlements


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