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Test and Maintain Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Skill Set
Test and Maintain Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CPPSS00041
CPPSS00041
State Code
AC737
AC737
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
10/01/2012
Current Release Date
17/01/2014
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
185
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/01/2014 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/01/2012 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
Completion of these units provides credit towards CPP20511 Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing and CPP30811 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.
This skill set meets the full licensing requirements of the Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence: Fixed System Testing and Maintenance.
This skill set meets the full licensing requirements of the Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence: Fixed System Testing and Maintenance.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This skill set is for people who test and maintain a gaseous fire extinguishing system (fire protection equipment), including to:
a test actuation release systems; and
b disconnect and reconnect actuation devices (mechanisms); and
c disconnect and reconnect any interconnections to other gaseous systems containers; and
d disconnect and reconnect ancillary equipment connections from containers to manifold and pipework; and
e test actuation devices (mechanisms); and
f perform any tests and maintenance on any Fire Detection and Alarm System, including any remote operation panel and actuation and control system that interfaces with or forms part of a gaseous fire extinguishing system; and
g perform any tests and maintenance on gaseous agent containers and ancillary equipment connections from containers to manifold and pipework.
Note: This licence does not entitle the licensee to perform in situ liquid level testing that does not involve any of the actions in paragraphs (a) to (f).
a test actuation release systems; and
b disconnect and reconnect actuation devices (mechanisms); and
c disconnect and reconnect any interconnections to other gaseous systems containers; and
d disconnect and reconnect ancillary equipment connections from containers to manifold and pipework; and
e test actuation devices (mechanisms); and
f perform any tests and maintenance on any Fire Detection and Alarm System, including any remote operation panel and actuation and control system that interfaces with or forms part of a gaseous fire extinguishing system; and
g perform any tests and maintenance on gaseous agent containers and ancillary equipment connections from containers to manifold and pipework.
Note: This licence does not entitle the licensee to perform in situ liquid level testing that does not involve any of the actions in paragraphs (a) to (f).
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units from CPP07 Property Services Training Package meet industry requirements for testing and maintaining fixed fire extinguishing systems.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC159 | CPPFES3046A | Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuators | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC148 | CPPFES2047A | Inspect and test control and indicating equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC140 | CPPFES2025A | Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC122 | CPPCMN2002A | Participate in workplace safety arrangements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC133 | CPPFES2006A | Prepare for installation and servicing operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC147 | CPPFES2043A | Prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WC130 | CPPFES2003A | Safely move loads and dangerous goods | 25 | Unit of competency |