Designing Water Based Systems
'Add On' Course for Annual Certifiers
Training Course Pathway
About the course
This course is for annual certifiers / fire safety assessors who want to learn how to design water-based fire suppression systems including fire sprinkler, fire hydrant and fire hose reel systems.
The course is designed as an ‘add on’ course for participants who have enrolled in, or have completed, a Diploma of Fire Systems Design – Annual Certifier Stream course.
Are there any special requirements needed to take this course?
- Participants must have completed or enrolled in a Diploma of Fire Systems Design course.
- Participants must be employed in the fire industry and have the capacity to complete fire systems designs and documentation for actual construction projects
- Participants require access to a personal computer or tablet to enable use of the on-line learning system.
- Participants must have access to the following software to support production of designs and documentation:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) or appropriate drawing software
- Hydraulic analysis software, such as Hyena
- Word processing and spreadsheets
COURSE INFORMATION
What does the course cover?
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge for a successful career as a fire systems designer of water based fire systems. The course covers:
- Determining the requirements for fire systems in accordance with relevant legislation, codes and standards
- Creating detailed designs and specifications for fire sprinkler systems
- Creating detailed designs and specifications for fire hydrant and hose reel systems
- Creating detailed designs and specifications for fire systems water supplies
- Assessing issues relating to on-site installation and the production of specifications and supporting documentation for fabrication of pipework.
- Producing 2D drawings of a plumbing or services layout for a basic building
- Providing design documentation to support installation and commissioning processes
How long does the course take to complete?
- The course is delivered over a period of 12 months across three learning blocks, each of approximately 4 months in duration
How is the course delivered?
- The course is delivered via a combination of on-line learning and workshops
- The workshops will be delivered through a combination of online and in-person sessions.
- Participants are supported throughout the learning process by our industry experts.
How does the course link to Licensing or Accreditation requirements?
- When completed in addition to a Diploma of Fire Systems Design – Annual Certifier Stream, the course will allow a practitioner to meet the FPAS application requirements for Fire Systems Design for:
- Fire Sprinkler Systems (Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reel Systems (Level 1, 2 and 3)
Need help with licensing and accreditation requirements
- Each state and territory government determines the licence or accreditation requirements for fire protection work in their jurisdiction. Further information on these requirements can be found here.
- Need help? Let us demystify licensing and accreditation requirements and identify the training you require. Apply Now for a Training Plan.
Additional Training Opportunities
- Participants can combine this course with the Designing Detection Systems ‘Add On’ Course for Water Based Systems Designers to meet the accreditation requirements for Fire Systems Design for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 1, 2 and 3)
- Please contact our support team to discuss combining courses to ensure you benefit from the best combination of courses to meet your specific needs.
I'm already experienced, is this course for me?
- This course can be completed using a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.
- Further details on the RPL pathway for this course can be found here.
Course Fees
Training Course Pathway $10,000
Pay by Instalments on a Payment Plan∗
- $1,000 – Paid at enrolment
- Balance payable in instalments of $1000 per month
∗ Conditions Apply – Refer Payment Plan Policy
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Course outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
Unit Code:
Description:
CPCPCM4013
Produce 2D architectural drawings using design software
CPCSFS5003
Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects
CPCSFS5006
Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems
CPCSFS5007
Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems
CPCSFS5009
Create detailed designs for fire systems’ water supplies
CPCSFS5010
Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems
CPCSFS5011
Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes
CPCSFS5013
Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects