Description
Overview
Firefox Training offers these nationally recognised units of competency to individuals who are working towards becoming a Fire Safety Assessor (also called an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety)) in NSW under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS). A Fire Safety Assessor in NSW is responsible for auditing and assessing onsite fire safety measures for the purpose of informing an annual or supplementary fire safety statement. The training is customised to assist in students’ industry skills and to improve their employability.Duration & Structure
A large portion of this qualification is delivered online via our industry leading Learning Management System. Once registered, each student can access and complete the learning materials via both desktop and mobile devices. Our interactive training mixes text, video, and embedded learning checks to ensure students are kept engaged.
Each student will have access to our fully qualified assessors via online messaging throughout the duration of the course. Once all the learning requirements have been achieved and the student is ready for assessment, an Assessment Block is booked to be delivered at a suitable venue.
Units of Competency
For a student to be awarded their NSW Fire Safety Assessor units, they must successfully complete all units of competency below.
Common Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| PUAFIR403 | Assess building plans |
| PUAFIR507 | Inspect building fire safety systems |
Licence Class Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCPFS3040 | Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems |
| CPCPFS3041 | Inspect and test fire pumpsets |
| CPCPFS3042 | Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire suppression systems |
| CPPFES2004 | Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems |
| 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 |
| CPPFES2026 | Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems |
| CPPFES2029 | Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices |
| CPPFES2035 | Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors |
| CPPFES2037 | Inspect and test fire hydrant systems |
| CPPFES2039 | Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems |
| PUAFER003 | Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources |
Common Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBAUD513 | Report on quality audits |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCSFS5014 | Conduct annual fire systems inspections |
| CPCSFS5015 | Prepare documentation for annual fire systems inspections |
Licence Class Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| CPPFES2004 | Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems |
| CPPFES2011 | Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets |
| CPPFES2020 | Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets |
| CPPFES2035 | Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors |
| CPPFES2039 | Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems |
| PUAFER003 | Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources |
| PUAFIR403 | Assess building plans |
| PUAFIR507 | Inspect building fire safety systems |
It is recommended that students are able to demonstrate language, literacy, and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Recognition of Prior Learning & Credit Transfers
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment only process. RPL captures evidence from a student who has learnt a relevant unit in other courses, from life or work experience, and from any training at work. This ‘Prior Learning’ must be relevant to one or more of the units of competency they are enrolling in. A student who is assessed through RPL as competent in a unit is deemed to have completed that unit in the course.
If you believe you have completed a unit of competency in another formal learning experience, you may be eligible for a Credit Transfer (CT). You will have to provide a certified copy of the Statement of Results or Statement of Attainment through the enrolment process as evidence. If a CT is identified, you will not have to complete the unit again.
If you have any questions about the RPL process, your eligibility, or the evidence you would be required to produce you can read more about it here, or get in touch with us here.
Qualification & Statement
On successful completion of these units, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment.
Pathways & Career Opportunities
Students will develop skills that lead to:
- Work opportunities that include scope to carry out work in some Australian States and Territories
- Increased employability within the Fire Protection Industry
- Further study to obtain other Units of Competency which are relevant to a variety of fire occupations.
- Units of Competency that may assist in applying for licences from:
- Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme — FPAS (NSW)
Fees & Payment
Firefox Training offers a range of accredited and non-accredited courses, and eligible individuals may attract subsidies. As these arrangements vary from state to state and according to an individual’s circumstances, please contact Firefox Training to discuss these options.
Full Fee Student
Certificate II Pathway from $1,800
$1,500 — Required at commencement
Balance required prior to issuing Statement of AttainmentDiploma Pathway from $1,800
$1,500 — Required at commencement
Balance required prior to issuing Statement of Attainment
Single Unit of Competency from $250
Full payment required at commencement of learning.