Certificate III in Fire Protection
CPC32820
TAFE NSW in NSW offers Certificate III in Fire Protection (CPC32820), a nationally recognised AQF Level 3 qualification.
TAFE NSW
Tier 2TAFE · NSW
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Domestic fee · Full qualification
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Career outcome
Mapped ANZSCO occupation
- Fire Protection PlumberANZSCO 334117
- PlumbersANZSCO 3341
- Plumber (General)ANZSCO 334111
Subjects & units of competency
32 core units · 18 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completed- CPCPCM2039
Carry out interactive workplace communication
CORE - CPCPCM2040
Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
CORE - CPCPCM2041
Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CORE - CPCPCM2043
Carry out WHS requirements
CORE - CPCPCM2045
Handle and store plumbing materials
CORE - CPCPCM2046
Use plumbing hand and power tools
CORE - CPCPCM2047
Carry out levelling
CORE - CPCPCM2049
Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
CORE - CPCPCM2052
Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CORE - CPCPCM2053
Weld using metal arc welding equipment
CORE - CPCPCM3023
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CORE - CPCPFS2021
Connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
CORE - CPCPFS3030
Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables
CORE - CPCPFS3031
Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
CORE - CPCPFS3034
Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
CORE - CPCPFS3036
Install special hazard systems
CORE - CPCPFS3037
Install residential life safety sprinkler systems
CORE - CPCPFS3038
Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
CORE - CPCPFS3040
Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems
CORE - CPCPFS3041
Inspect and test fire pumpsets
CORE - CPCPFS3042
Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
CORE - CPCPFS3043
Conduct functional water flow testing
CORE - CPCPFS3044
Install distribution and range pipes
CORE - CPCPFS3045
Fit off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment
CORE - CPCPFS3046
Test the integrity of water-based fire protection systems using pressure
CORE - CPCPFS3047
Test and maintain automatic fire sprinklers
CORE - CPCPFS3048
Install fixed fire pumpsets
CORE - CPCPMS3031
Fabricate and install steel pressure piping
CORE - CPCPWT3028
Install property service
CORE - CPPFES2025A
Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
CORE - CPPFES2043A
Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
CORE - CPPFES2047A
Inspect and test control and indicating equipment
CORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
ELECTIVE - CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
ELECTIVE - CPCCCM3001
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
ELECTIVE - CPCCPB3015
Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
ELECTIVE - CPCCRI3001
Operate personnel and materials hoists
ELECTIVE - CPCCST2005
Carry out load slinging of off-site materials
ELECTIVE - CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
ELECTIVE - CPCPCM2048
Cut and join sheet metal
ELECTIVE - CPCPCM2054
Carry out simple concreting and rendering
ELECTIVE - CPCPCM3021
Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
ELECTIVE - CPCPCM3022
Weld polymer pipes using fusion method
ELECTIVE - CPCPCM3024
Prepare simple drawings
ELECTIVE - CPCPFS2022
Install portable fire equipment
ELECTIVE - CPCPFS3049
Conduct preventive maintenance on fixed fire pumpsets
ELECTIVE - CPCPWT3025
Install water pumpsets
ELECTIVE - CPCPWT3029
Install water pipe systems
ELECTIVE - CPPCMN2002
Participate in workplace safety arrangements
ELECTIVE - HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
ELECTIVE