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Important Note:
You should visit the following web pages for information on how to apply for this licence class and the different grades available:
Trade Contractors - full licence class
Nominee Supervisor - supervising work on behalf of a company
PI Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance is required where the licence includes certification:
Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Licence Classes
(1) Certify
(2) Inspect and test
Scope of work
1) For a licence class mentioned in section (1) above — certify, inspect and test emergency lighting systems to provide a level of illumination for safe evacuation in a fire emergency, provide identification of exits and paths of travel to an exit, and to safeguard occupants by making them aware of the fire emergency.
2) For a licence class mentioned in section (2) above — inspect and test emergency lighting systems to provide a level of illumination for safe evacuation in a fire emergency, provide identification of exits and paths of travel to an exit, and to safeguard occupants by making them aware of the fire emergency.
Technical qualifications
a. For the licence class mentioned in section (1) above —
(i) the successful completion of all of the following units of competency—
• Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS2001A;
• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications CPCCCM2001A;
• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations CPCCCM1005A;
• Inspect for Legislative Compliance PUAFIR510A;
• Prepare a Fire Protection Certification Statement or Report REP 1;
• Inspect, Test and Maintain Emergency Exit Lighting Systems PRMPFES26B; or
(ii) successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to all of the units of competency mentioned in paragraph a.(i);
b. For the licence class mentioned in section (2) above —
(i) the successful completion of Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) PRM20406 including successful completion of the competency—
• Inspect, Test and Maintain Emergency Exit Lighting Systems PRMPFES26B; or
(ii) successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the course mentioned in paragraph (b)
(i); or
(iii) possession of an electrical mechanic licence.
Managerial qualifications
An approved managerial qualification.
Experience requirements
Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—
a. the scope of work for the class; or
b. other work, if the authority considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.
Financial requirements
The relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.
Refer to Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 2003
Schedule 2 - Part 30
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DEFINITIONS
Certify means
(a) to give advice or a report, including a certificate, stating that a fire protection system complies with Australian and international standards, Building Code of Australia requirements and manufacturer’s specifications after conducting a survey of the system; and
(b) to give a QBSA licensee certificate under the Building Regulation 2006 for the work.
Inspect and test means
(a) to inspect by visual examination the components of fire protection systems or equipment to establish correct settings, physical condition or fitness for purpose under 1-5-5, AS 1851-2005; and
(b)to test, after inspecting, by the confirmation of correct function or performance of a component or system under 1-5-13, AS1851-2005.
 Click here to open a PDF version of the scope of work
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Important Note:
Interstate Applicants - may be eligible to obtain a BSA licence through Mutual Recognition. The website page Interstate (Mutual Recognition) provides further information.
Overseas Applicants - may have to have an overseas qualification assessed for equivalency prior to applying. The website page Overseas Applicants provides further information. |
Technical Qualifications and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A formal technical qualification could consist of any of the following:
A completed apprenticeship
Successful completion of the appropriate course for this licence class
Successful completion of an equivalent course for the class of licence (e.g. similar modules)
A recognition certificate
A qualification of statement of attainment of the required competency issued by an approved authority for the class of licence
These types of qualifications are issued by Registered Training Organisations to persons who have successfuly completed their training.
If you do not hold a formal technical qualification you may be able to obtain this by undergoing RPL. RPL is provided by Registered Training Organisations (listed below). BSA's web page Recognition of Prior Learning provides more information about this process.
Registered Training Organisations:
Certify
JIST (Joint Industry Services Training)
Address: PO BOX 102,
Salisbury QLD 4107
Phone: 07 3255 5698 (Registration 07 3277 4963)
Fax: 07 3255 5686
Contact: Trevor Torrens
Email: office@jist.com.au
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Inspect and Test
Please note that the Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) listed are provided as a guide only and can be subject to change at any time. The BSA does however strive to ensure that the information contained is as accurate and up-to-date as possible and welcomes feedback from the RTOs where information should be amended or updated. Prospective licence applicants should be aware that it is common that RTOs will notify the BSA that they are delivering a qualification which aligns with a licence class and wish to be included on this website, however, RTOs do not always notify the BSA when they have discontinued delivery of a qualification and therefore should be removed from the website.
Prospective licence applicants should also note that RTOs often choose to offer more than one type of delivery and training and assessment. For example, they could decide to deliver all modes (on-campus/face-to-face/lecture style of delivery, electronic/online/web delivery, Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) or Upskilling/Gap training). Delivery could be via one mode only, or a combination of all and RTOs will often change their delivery modes depending on demand. The BSA therefore recommends that interested persons make their own enquiries to see if an RTO is delivering the qualification they seek, the cost, duration and the mode of delivery, in order to make the decision of which option suits them best.
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