FPAS Fire Safety Assessment Common Units Course
FPAS Fire safety assessment Common Units Course
This course covers the units that are common to many Fire Safety Measures within the Fire Safety Assessment Class of FPA Australia’s Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS). The course is delivered in the workplace with support from industry experts
Who’s it for?
This course is for fire safety assessors employed in the fire protection industry who need to apply or transition to qualified accreditation as prescribed in the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) for Fire Safety Assessment work.
The course covers the four units of competency required for 29 of the 36 Fire Safety Measures and includes:
- BSBOPS304 Deliver and Monitor Service to Customers
- CPPFES2004 Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
- PUAFIR403 Assess Building Plans
- PUAFIR507 Inspect Building Fire Safety Systems
When combined with other short courses relevant to each specific fire safety measure, participants will meet the FPAS application requirements for each specific measure.
The course is for individuals who hold a Certificate II or higher qualification in engineering, construction, plumbing, electrical, fire safety or property services.
are there any special requirements needed to take this course?
- Participants must be employed in the fire industry and have the capacity to undertake fire safety assessment work.
- Participants require access to a personal computer or tablet and have basic computer skills to enable use of the on-line learning system.
course information
The course provides participants with the foundation skills and knowledge to perform fire safety assessment work in the fire protection industry and covers:
- Assessing building plans, inspecting fire safety systems and equipment and determining level of performance
- Understanding key Australian standards, regulations and codes related to fire safety assessment of fire protection systems and equipment
- Providing effective customer service including the ability to communicate issues arising from the assessment of the performance of a range of fire protection systems and equipment
- FPAS Fire Safety Assessment accredited practitioners and those seeking accreditation will achieve part of the qualified accreditation training requirements.
- Provides the foundation skills and knowledge required to undertake fire safety assessment work.
- Completion of this course will satisfy the common units required to attain qualified accreditation for the Fire Safety Assessment class under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme for 29 of the 36 Fire Safety Measures
- The course is self-paced and typically takes 3 months to complete.
- Participants are required to complete the course within 6 months of enrolling
- The course is delivered in the workplace via a distance-based delivery model and supported by an online learning system.
- Participants are supported throughout the learning process by our industry experts.
- The course forms part of the requirements needed by fire safety assessors to apply for, or transition to, qualified accreditation as prescribed in the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) for 29 of the 36 Fire Safety Measures.
- To apply for FSA accreditation for any of the 29 measures covered by this course, participants will also need to complete:
- The specific short course/s covering each fire safety measure required; and
- Hold a certificate II or higher qualification in engineering, construction, plumbing, electrical, fire safety or property services.
- Need help? Let us demystify licensing and accreditation requirements and identify the training you require. Apply Now for a Training Plan.
The Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) set up the FPAS (Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme) for the benefit and sustainability of the industry. It is designed to ensure that all appropriately qualified practitioners have accreditation. It has gained recognition from State Governments such as NSW.
On completion of this course, participants may choose to enrol in other courses that cover fire safety assessment of specific fire safety measures or select from any of our professional development courses
- Training for this course is delivered in the workplace via self paced learning. This method allows participants to choose how much training they undertake prior to assessment.
- Experienced individuals can proceed direct to assessment or refresh their existing skills and knowledge by reviewing the provided learning materials prior to undertaking the required assessments.
- To select this pathway, enrol in the training course and proceed to assessment when you are ready.
COURSE FEES
Standard Enrolment $1,590
- $1,000 – Required at enrolment
- Balance payable in one month
Group Discount for Businesses
- Enrol three or more participants to be eligible for a group discount. Call to discuss your business needs
COURSE OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency: