FPAS FSA Advanced Practitioner Course
Training Course Pathway
About the course
This short FPAS FSA Advanced Practitioner Course Fire Training Classes course is for practitioners to learn how to inspect existing fire systems; assess compliance with the relevant legislation, codes and standards; and report on whether they continue to perform to appropriate fire safety standards.
The course is designed for inexperienced FPAS FSA practitioners who already hold a Diploma or higher-level qualification in engineering, construction, plumbing, electrical, fire safety or property services, or anyone wanting to extend their skills and knowledge in fire safety assessment.
Are there any special requirements needed to take this course?
- Participants must be employed in the fire industry and have the capacity to undertake the inspection of a range of complex building types to determine and report on the performance of fire safety measures installed in the building.
- Participants require access to a personal computer or tablet to enable use of the on-line learning system.
COURSE INFORMATION
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge for a successful career as a fire safety assessor / annual certifier of fire protection systems. The course covers:
- Determining the requirements for fire systems in accordance with relevant legislation, codes and standards
- Reviewing fire systems plans, specifications and documents to determine the required level of performance
- Undertaking building inspections to identify the level of compliance and performance of fire systems
- Reporting on the findings of fire safety inspections
- The training course is self-paced and typically takes 6 months to complete.
- Participants are required to complete the course within 12 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.
- This course meets the FPAS application requirements for Fire Safety Assessment for 23 of the 36 fire safety measures for anyone who already holds a Diploma or higher-level qualification in engineering, construction, plumbing, electrical, fire safety or property services.
- Either this short course (for anyone who has completed an eligible Diploma or higher-level qualification), or the Diploma of Fire Systems Design (Annual Certifier) stream is a mandatory requirement for anyone who needs to be accredited in:
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems (level 2)
- Automatic fire suppression systems (level 2)
- Fire dampers
- Fire hydrant systems (level 2)
- Mechanical air handling systems
- Smoke and heat vents
- Smoke dampers
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.
- 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 $7,000
Pay by Instalments on a Payment Plan∗
- $1,000 – Paid at enrolment
- Balance payable in instalments of $750 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: