Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

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This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This is a qualification for fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.

Fire protection technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain groups of equipment or systems, such as:

  • inspecting and testing fire protection equipment in the field
  • maintaining, testing and refilling extinguishers in the workshop
  • inspecting, testing and maintaining pre-engineered fire-suppression systems
  • inspecting and testing water-based fire-suppression systems
  • inspecting, testing and maintaining gaseous fire-suppression systems
  • inspecting, testing and maintaining passive fire and smoke containment products and systems
  • inspecting and testing fire detection and warning systems
  • recovering, reclaiming, filling and storing scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to fire protection inspection and testing in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Portable Fire Equipment Operator Level II

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Deliver a service to customers Core
Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment Core
Identify and report on types of installed fire safety equipment and systems Core
Maintain quality of work and promote continuous improvement Core
Participate in workplace safety arrangements Core
Plan and apply time management Core
Prepare for installation and servicing operations Core
Apply regulations to prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions Elective
Carry out WHS requirements Elective
Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems Elective
Conduct functional tests on fire detection, warning and intercommunication devices Elective
Conduct recovery, reclaim and fill operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents Elective
Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and fire blankets Elective
Identify, inspect and test fire and smoke doors Elective
Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems Elective
Inspect and test control and indicating equipment Elective
Inspect and test emergency and exit lighting systems Elective
Inspect and test fire hose reels Elective
Inspect and test fire hydrant systems Elective
Inspect and test fire pumpsets Elective
Inspect, test and maintain delivery layflat fire hoses Elective
Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers Elective
Inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems Elective
Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems Elective
Install portable fire extinguishers, fire cabinets and fire blankets Elective
Monitor storage operations for scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Receive and dispatch scheduled gaseous fire-extinguishing agents Elective
Safely move loads and dangerous goods Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Fire Protection Equipment Technician

    ANZSCO 399918

    Fire Protection Equipment Technicians install, test and maintain fire protection equipment and systems such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems and foam generating equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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